11 Ways to Store a Bike In Any Kind of Space

Give your bike the showroom treatment with the Rakk stand. I’ve been using the Rakk for over a decade, and because the freestanding rack is so portable and light, I’ll move it from the garage to the basement and back again—wherever I need to park my bikes.

You can store your 20-inch BMX bike just as easily as your 29er (up to 2.25 inches wide)—with the front or rear wheel. If you have more than one bike, the racks can be linked together with the included metal clips. And since the rack holds the tire, your expensive frame will never come in contact with rubberized arms or metal hardware.

Think of this as a coat rack for your bikes. The stand design allows you to mount two bikes, supporting up to 100 pounds in total. The durable aluminum construction is built to last, and rubberized feet prevent scuffing on the floor.

The hassle-free assembly requires minimal effort and expertise to install; hardware and a wall strap are included, and the only other tool you'll need is a screwdriver.

The pulley system of the Wallmaster ceiling-mounted hoist is one of the easiest ways to save space by allowing you to lift bikes—up to 100 pounds and up to 12 feet high—off the floor and up toward the ceiling.

A locking mechanism prevents the bikes from accidentally releasing. Rubber-coated hooks keep bikes from being scratched or from slipping around once in place. For those with vaulted or lofted ceilings in the garage, this hoist/rack is a great option.

A less obtrusive alternative to a freestanding rack is a storage pole, such as Topeak’s Dual Touch Bike Storage Stand. Two rubber ends anchor the pole to the floor and ceiling, with no wall-drilling necessary—just make sure you have the pole snug and stable before mounting your bikes on the hooks.

The unit boasts soft rubber cradles that will protect your bike’s finish, and it's suitable for road, mountain, hybrid, and electric bikes. The rack is also moveable as needed.

For families or cyclists with more than two bikes, a ceiling rack, like this one from Saris, offers the most storage bang for your buck—and it keeps the bikes high above your cars in the garage.

The four separate racks can glide along the mount, giving you the option to tuck your bikes against the wall or space them out for easy access.

By far the most affordable option: A screw-in storage hook for your wall or ceiling is a simple yet effective way to hang your bike off the ground and out of the way. Use just one hook to hang your bike vertically or two to hang it horizontally.

The design is simple and straightforward, the unit is strong, and the price is unbeatable. While it does require precise installation, doing so is relatively easy.

For a clean aesthetic coupled with a space-saving design, the Velo Hinge allows bikes to pivot so you can easily access any neighboring bikes. The 2.0 model is now updated with grip tape on the tire contact plate to add stability.

When not in use, the hook folds into the hinge for a clean aesthetic. The oversized hook fits almost any bike and swings either left or right to fit your needs.

This powder-coated alloy steel standing bike rack is great for households with multiple cyclists. Pull right up and park your bike in one of five slots—it accommodates nearly all sizes, it’s simple to assemble, and it’s adjustable.

Though it takes up floor space, it’s relatively light and easy to move into the garage, basement, or onto the front lawn for visitors during gatherings. This rack works well for those who don’t want to contend with complicated assembly.

The Velo Wall Rack 2D boasts a versatile design that allows it to store bikes of various shapes, sizes, and styles. The arms adjust horizontally and vertically and have soft rubber to protect your bike’s finish.

The contoured shape of the frame cradles accommodates most any frame tube shape. And the anodized aluminum will hold up to temperature and moisture changes in your garage or give a clean and sophisticated aesthetic if used inside your home or apartment.

The Gootus rack is not only simple to install, with no required assembly, but also portrays a stylish “smile” design, adding a flash of whimsy. To mount a bike, just insert a pedal into the rack's bracket mechanism and you’re done. Both mounting and detaching takes only a moment—just lift the bike off and you're ready to ride.

The heavy-duty stainless steel rack comes with two types of screws enabling you to easily mount it on brick, drywall, or wood stud walls. Compatible with road, mountain, or virtually any bike with a pedal, the rack gets your bike out of your way quickly and easily.

Unless your child is so young that you don’t want them to have unsupervised access, then a floor rack like Woom’s Dock allows kids to have the freedom to ride—without needing assistance from mom or dad.

Small, compact, and inexpensive, the Dock does everything it should and nothing more. It easily folds down and can be stored out of the way when not in use. The stand fits 12- to 14-inch wheel sizes.