With new regulations and hours for fitness centers, and social distancing affecting public transportation, cycling has seen quite the boom in 2020. Hopping on your bicycle is a great way to get around town, get out of town, and burn some calories. But as much as we would love to ride our bike during all waking hours, sometimes we have to hang up the towel and give our two-wheeler (and ourselves) some rest. Which can pose an all-too-familiar problem — where do we keep our bike so it’s out of harm’s way, but still within reach when we want to hit the road? That's why we set out to research and uncover the best bike storage ideas out there.
If you have limited storage (or just have way too many bikes), you'll need to get creative. So whether you need to keep your bike inside your cramped city apartment, in an overcrowded garage, or even in your backyard, we have a storage solution that will both protect your bicycle and keep it easily accessible for daily trips to the grocery store, park, and neighborhood watering hole.
Strong, low-profile, and easy to adjust is Vibrelli's wall-mounted rack. Its main support bar slides in and out to accommodate different sizes of handlebars. Two frame-supporting arms cradle the body of the bike protectively. And a strap keeps the front wheel from spinning in place.
“Small, yet mighty” is how we like to describe this well-designed Vibrelli.
This two-piece hook rack is one of the higher-rated bike storage solutions on Amazon, with an average of 4.5 stars from over 3,000 reviews. Users love its simple, affordable approach to apartment storage for one bicycle.
A top hook pulls away from the wall to hold your front wheel, while a lower tray supports your rear wheel and protects the wall. It takes up barely any space and can be tucked in tight corners. And both pieces are a breeze to install — just make sure you screw into a stud so your bike doesn't come crashing down if you slam the front door. That would not be a good time.
No tools or hardware needed here — this stand-up rack leans against the wall for support. It's a true space saver, with horizontal arms that can be easily adjusted to fit any frame style for two bikes (or this alternative fits four bikes).
Perhaps best of all, your landlord will be overjoyed that you refrained from drilling a handful of new holes in the drywall, and you can easily take it with you from one rental to the next. Full return of your security deposit? Sign us up.
We don't recommend swinging from these Monkey Bars, but your bikes can. Mount them on the wall just above eye level in your garage, and neatly hang up to four bikes off the ground.
This rack's main benefit is that it frees up valuable floor space for additional storage under the bikes. It also provides easy access to each cycle and prevents dings and scratches — now you don't have to move everyone else's to get your precious two-wheeler out of the back.
When your garage is already incredibly well organized and you're still short on space, this Rad pulley system is the only way to go. Simply attach one clip to the handlebars and one to the seat, then pull the rope — the RAD system's pulleys will hoist your bike to the ceiling.
A secure locking mechanism prevents unwanted release, making this great for heavy bikes that are harder to lift. We've heard they're a big hit with senior citizens (ahem, Mom and Dad).
When your bike cost more than your car, you'll probably want to keep it indoors — away from dust, dirt, rain, and far from car doors or power tools. We imagine you might want to show it off, too, like the work of art that it is.
Hiplok's Airlok has an inner core of hardened steel that anchors to the studs in your wall framing, which is then concealed by this sexy cover, and then finished off with a key lock. Because any die-hard cyclist knows you can never be too safe with your ride — even if it's on display like a painting.
No garage or indoor space for your two-wheelers? Keep them outside and protected from the elements with this storage tent, which has plenty of space for two bikes (or one bike and some gardening tools).
A full-length zipper makes access easy for tall people. And it's built with a heavy-duty combination of polyester and ripstop vinyl, with waterproof fabric and a reinforced floor, so it'll stay erect and dry for years to come.
Need somewhere for the whole gang to lock up their bikes outside of the rendezvous spot (your house)? You're in luck, because this rack, which resembles one you'd see outside your favorite coffee shop or at the neighborhood park, has enough space for up to six bikes.
It's a great solution for the garage if you have a large family, and an even better solution for the backyard if your youngster and her friends regularly leave your lawn looking looking like a yard sale — littered with bikes all summer long.
There's something surprisingly attractive about this simple Hornit clip. It's one of the smallest bike storage solutions on the market, so it's great to tuck into an awkward corner of your studio apartment, and won't be an eyesore when it's empty.
Pick from multiple sizes based on the width of your tires, then simply anchor the clip to your wall, and rest the back tire on the ground. Happy hanging.
Have some unused space in your backyard? Working with limited indoor space? This plastic outdoor storage shed can fit a few bikes and spare parts, no problem.
Our favorite feature is the sliding lid, which allows for easy walk-in access. And if you don't fill this shed with bikes, it can be used to keep your lawnmower, weed trimmer, and your patio umbrella away from the sun and rain.
It doesn't get any simpler than this super affordable option. Screw these hooks into the studs in your garage at eye level (without tools), then hang your bike from the front tire. Or hang them from the ceiling, but only if you can hoist your bike up overhead.
They're made of heavy-duty steel and have a nonslip coating, making them the cheapest and easiest bike storage solution around.
If you don't want to lean your bikes on one another, this two-bike stand will prevent unnecessary wear and tire and keep each bike easily accessible to grab and go. It's simple — just slide the front wheel into the rack, and your bike stands upright. When your bikes are used daily, this easy-access rack will get you out the door faster.
Andrew BettlachAndrew has been contributing to the outdoors and fitness content on BestProducts.com since 2017; he's a nature lover, peak-bagger, skier, and general good-time haver who lives in Colorado, knows where all the fresh snow is, and what gear you should be wearing for staying warm or looking fresh.
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