Best Inside Storage Options for 2 Step Through EBikes? And Stair Access ramp.

[Ron Mayer]

Hi -We'll be moving to a new place soon and we'll need to store our two Trek Verve low step bikes inside. Anyone have recommendations on storage options (racks, etc)? Again both bikes are step throughs and weigh around 50lbs.
Also looking for ideas to add a bike stair access ramp for about 5 or 6 stairs at the entrance.

 

[FezUSA]

There are some interesting options on ramps. Harbor Freight and other places offer ramps for loading bikes and quads etc. into the back of pick-up beds, they might work for you. Titan Ramps make a nice one for < $100, 8' long. Amazon also sells pet ramps for big dogs (150lb rating) that would probably work too, lots of options in this category - all with Amazon reviews.

I would also look at getting some aluminium U-channel from places like Grainger etc. Not sure what tyre widths you need but you can get 8' by 3" or 4" or 5" widths for $26, $32, $70 respectively.

A really cheap and similar option to the U-channel is to go to a place like Menards and get a metal framing stud, under $5 for 9' x 3 5/8"!! Cut it to size and good to go.

And for the woodworker person, I would consider making/ using a runnel.
http://sdotblog.seattlemultiqa.wpen...s/10/2011/06/wood-runnel-close-up-w-bike2.jpg

 

[reed scott]

My bike climbs stairs in walk mode just fine.

 

[reed scott]

I should add ... you need to have it in the right gear when using walk mode to climb stairs. If you forget to shift down and it's an Ultra motor bike it will try pretty hard to get away from you.