How to Hang a Bike From the Ceiling With Hooks
Bicycles are important means of transportation for many people living in urban environments but it is important to be able to store your bicycle when you are not using it so that it is up off the floor and as much out of the way as possible. This is a common problem and several manufacturers have designed hooks which allow you to easily hang the bicycle from the ceiling. If your ceiling joists are exposed, such as in a garage or on a porch, then you will not even have to screw in your hooks. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Exposed Ceiling
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Examine the ceiling of your storage space. If the ceiling joists are exposed you will see rafters and other framing members supporting the roof or floor above the storage area. These types of exposed beams offer the easiest way to hang a bicycle.
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Select an S-type padded bicycle hook, which home improvement stores stock. One part of the hook goes over the top of the rafter and the other part hangs down to hold your bicycle tire.
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Place two S-type hooks on the same rafter, spaced as far apart as your bicycle tires. Turn your bicycle upside down and hang it.
Unexposed Joists
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Measure the distance from the center to the outside of the handlebar. You will need this distance plus 2 or 3 inches away from the wall. Mark the ceiling with the distance.
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Move a stud finder this distance from the wall, parallel to the wall. If you don't encounter any ceiling joists then the joists may run parallel to the wall. Move the stud finder away from the wall until you locate the ceiling joist. Measure the distance between each bicycle wheel.
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Drill a hole for your first bicycle hook screw. Screw the hook into the ceiling joist. Measure along the joist the distance between your wheels and drill. Screw in your second bicycle hook. Invert your bicycle and hang it from its wheels.
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Tips & Warnings
Attach your bicycle helmet, lights, chains, pump, and gloves to your bicycle so that everything is in one place when you need to use your bicycle the next time. Many hoists are available to hang a bicycle in almost any position.
References
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