How to Build a Bike Storage Rack

A bike rack allows people to hang bikes vertically on a wall. It keeps the bikes organized, untangled and out of the way. Read on to learn how to build a bike storage rack.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Tape measure
• 5 vinyl-coated metal hooks
• 2 2-by-4 boards cut 4 feet long
• 1 drill
• 4 3-1/2- or 4-inch screws

1. Measure the length of the bikes from tire to tire. Measure the width of one tire.
2. Start 2 inches from the edge of a 2-by-4. Screw three vinyl-coated hooks into it. Place each hook 22-inches apart. Start 12 1/2 inches from the edge of the other 2-by-4. Screw the other two hooks into the board. They also need to be set 22 inches apart.
3. Drill a hole 1 inch from the end of each 2-by-4.
4. Measure the length of the bike plus 2 inches from the floor up on the wall. Mark the spot.
5. Mount the 2-by-4 with the three screws to the wall at the measured line. Use the 3-1/2- or 4-inch screws for the job.
6. Measure up, from that board, the length of the tire plus 2 inches. Mount the second board.
7. Slide the tire one of the bikes into the hook to hang the bike.

Tips & Warnings

• Stain or paint the boards to match the décor of the room.
• To protect the wall behind the rack, hang a sheet of plastic where the tire hits the wall.

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