How do you store your bike?

[CdnShaun]

Just a precautionary note, these types of racks don’t work that well with bikes with mudguards

The models I have shown in my photo - you are correct, they are not mud guard friendly.

Steadyrack does have a model that is compatible with mudguards. I have not tried it myself. In the video I linked you can see this model in action as well if it helps.

Rated for 25kg it could still be an option for lighter ebikes, ebikes with the battery removed, etc.

Fender Rack

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[mrgold35]

I have 5 Steadyracks in my garage. I put the 4 bolts of each rack into the studs for max holding weight. Zero issues with holding my 3 ebikes ( two 80 lbs Radrovers, one 65 lbs Radcity w/ fender, & two 30-35 lbs reg bikes). I have three different Steadyracks:
- two fat tire
- one MTB
- two for bikes with fenders

I had one Steadyrack for my Radrover for +2 years and it has worked perfectly. Being able to swing the bikes left/right helps with storage. I'm able to park my SUV in the garage now when the (e)bikes were taking that space before.

 

[Taylor57]

I park them in the garage in front of the cars next to the chargers. I take the Sport battery inside once in awhile when it's super hot, but my 2 bikes are outside dogs! If I ever get an expensive one I will probably let it sleep in the guest room

 

[Buckdubay]

Might have to build one. I like the idea of bike shoes , helmet and bike at neatly stored on wall. Probably will incorporate charger as well.

 

[Buckdubay]

Like the first one byunbee posted. It would just be made of some sort of hard wood

 

[mrgold35]

Took some picks of my 5 Steadyrack bike holders for my ebikes and reg bikes. I like the ability to swing left or right for easy access and for more compact storage. Very easy to install the rack and mount/dismount the bikes. Drilling the top hole into the stud at 72" works out perfect for me and leaves about 1-7 inches of space under the tire depending on the bike (7" for blue pedal extra small 700X40c bike, 1" for Radcity step thru, 2 1/2" for Radrovers).

Steady rack for (e)bikes with fenders:

 

[Dallant]

Just what it says. I have a Specialized Como 3.0 with the low bar. I like to get my bikes off the tires when I’m not riding them, but haven’t found a convenient way to hang this one on the wall. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I’m not concerned about getting my tires off the ground since the bike was engineered to be on its tires.
Seems to me that it’s just as bad to hang a bike from the top tube for long periods of time. Bottom line is that I don’t really know the best way to store my bike but on the tires and the kickstand is likely how It will be stored.

 

[mrgold35]

I’m not concerned about getting my tires off the ground since the bike was engineered to be on its tires.
Seems to me that it’s just as bad to hang a bike from the top tube for long periods of time. Bottom line is that I don’t really know the best way to store my bike but on the tires and the kickstand is likely how It will be stored.

Hanging by front tire might be an issue for (e)bike with brakes and suspension systems that use fluids. I don't know how those fluids would pool or leak if stored 90 degrees for long periods of time. I've heard brakes that use mineral oil can leak out if stored 90 degrees. All my bikes have springs and cables for mechanical brakes and suspensions.

Steadyrack just gave me the ability to move my SUV back into the garage, no heavy lifting and takes up less space compared to horizontal racks, don't have to add the top-tube bar for horizontal storage on wife's step-thru, bikes are off the ground for easy garage floor cleaning, and my 4'11" wife can mount/dismount her bikes with minimal effort.

 

[Prairie Dog]

The Steadyrack looks like a well designed product and the manufacturer appears to have thought through the details. Unfortunately with wall-to-wall slat panels installed in our garage it's a no go and so I've gone the traditional route using hooks. One upside is that the vertical hooks/accessories can be removed or simply shuffled along inside the channels if I need to make more space for bikes or other garage related items. Fortunately, the Creos are not that heavy for me to lift and they will likely be stored in the basement during the winter season here.

 

[Code54]

" I've heard brakes that use mineral oil can leak out if stored 90 degrees."
If the brake systems works as designed this is not an issue. For the system to work it has to be 100% sealed and if it leaks that would mean it is not sealed and pressure would not be able to be built up so stopping would not be possible.

 

[6zfshdb]

I'm fortunate enough to have plenty of space so I don't need to store my bikes in cramped spaces.

Since I no longer use my pickup to plow snow, I don't use it much in winter. Most of the time, I store the bike in the truck which is garage kept. This way, it's ready to go on a moments notice.

I just slide the bike & rack out of the bed if I need to use the truck for another purpose.

 

[goose1207]

Took some picks of my 5 Steadyrack bike holders for my ebikes and reg bikes. I like the ability to swing left or right for easy access and for more compact storage. Very easy to install the rack and mount/dismount the bikes. Drilling the top hole into the stud at 72" works out perfect for me and leaves about 1-7 inches of space under the tire depending on the bike (7" for blue pedal extra small 700X40c bike, 1" for Radcity step thru, 2 1/2" for Radrovers).

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Steady rack for (e)bikes with fenders:
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I have 2 RadRover5 fat tire bikes, 1 of which is a regular one and the other is the step thru model. It's hard to tell from the pic but will the Steadyrack for Fat Bikes work with the fenders that came with the bike? I've been looking for a vertical storage solution but haven't had much luck finding one that will work with the factory fenders. Also, do the bikes need be a few inches off the ground? That's what it looks like in the pic in order to clear the tail of the rear fender. Thanks!