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by **mikesbytes** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:26 pm

I got a triple garage and I don't park the car in it

by **tatt2** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:45 pm

mikesbytes wrote:I got a triple garage and I don't park the car in it

Got the same size shed and no cars in it, motorbikes and pushbikes and a bar/lounge area but no cars...

by **Deanj** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:51 pm

Double garage is full of stuff till the garden gets sorted and the shed is put up. Could be a while though, things are not moving well at the minute :roll:

by **mikesbytes** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:02 pm

The amount of crap you own is directly proportional to the amount of space you have to store it. Generally people are good at purchasing but not at parting with stuff.

by ez » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:20 pm

Mulger bill wrote:That looks interesting, are the hooks adjustable?

Yes all four hooks are totally adjustable so you can get the right "hang" for each of your bikes.

by **sogood** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:22 pm

mikesbytes wrote:The amount of crap you own is directly proportional to the amount of space you have to store it. Generally people are good at purchasing but not at parting with stuff.

You accumulate material and wealth to be passed onto the next generation. Then the next generation would carelessly dispose both in double time in your absence. :shock:

by **Deanj** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:29 pm

mikesbytes wrote:The amount of crap you own is directly proportional to the amount of space you have to store it. Generally people are good at purchasing but not at parting with stuff.

We got rid of all of that useless stuff moving from the UK which is a handy way of a good clean out. Car, motorbike, tools, mowers, more bikes and trailer is pretty much it. Just not very well organised :oops:

by **X-wing** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:29 pm

Right on! I went into my double garage a few weeks back and couldn't get to my tools because of all the 'stuff' in there.

So I had a long hard look at the place and gave away or sold a bunch of 'stuff'.

Now I have room, and those bike hangers will make it even nicer in there.

Hopefully it will stay that way for a while.

by **gdl_gdl** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:14 pm

Thanks for the tip Ez!

This should keep 'er indoors happy for a while! (I do need a mat for the floor though!)

Cheers,

Gary

by **europa** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:46 pm

I bought one of them free standing jobbies. Liked it so much, I bought another

Richard
slowly getting his dining room sorted out :oops:

by **gsxrboy** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:54 pm

I bought a Topeak and it is great !

linky to goodness

by **MountGower** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:09 pm

gsxrboy

Can I ask how much the Topeak stand was?

by **Sveky** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:34 pm

We've got 4 topeak racks at our work & from memory we paid about 200 a pop. They aren’t cheap but they are quality units.

by **gsxrboy** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:08 pm

*is fashionably late*

Yep, $200 for the dual mount, they are almost a work of art !.

by **Birdman** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:10 am

gdl_gdl wrote:Thanks for the tip Ez!

This should keep 'er indoors happy for a while! (I do need a mat for the floor though!)

Cheers,

Gary

That would be a good idea if we didn't see the 3rd bike sitting in the bottom right of the photo. Where does that one go? :lol:

Mitch.

by **Blybo** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:17 am

Sveky wrote:We've got 4 topeak racks at our work & from memory we paid about 200 a pop. They aren’t cheap but they are quality units.

With the topeak unit you can also get a servicing bracket for the bottom bike that will telescope away from the pole when needed allowing the pedals to clear the main pole. This is very much on my short list as it will perform storage (2 bikes) and servicing duties in my garage.

by **khendar** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:48 am

$10 worth of PVC, a hacksaw and a bit of ingenuity will get you one of these =)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Rack/

I'm looking at modifying that design to lift the wheels off the ground so I can work on the bike.

by **stryker84** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:02 pm

Nice find. I might do likewise, when I get a bit more itme / leisure money to spend.

I'm thinking even incorporate a removable pipe that goes through a frame triangle to prop the back wheel off the ground, and a wider base filled with wet sand or concrete for stability, so it'd almost be a workstand. Hmm...

by **Aushiker** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:47 pm

Thanks ez. Looks interesting. Will have to check it out.

Regards
Andrew

by **mbiffen** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:05 pm

Crazy Sales has them $38.95 + postage. $17.64 to Perth

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by **europa** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:07 pm

mbiffen wrote:Crazy Sales has them $38.95 + postage. $17.64 to Perth [/img]

That's where I got mine - both of them

Richard

by **Wazza** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:28 am

khendar wrote:$10 worth of PVC, a hacksaw and a bit of ingenuity will get you one of these =)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Rack/

I'm looking at modifying that design to lift the wheels off the ground so I can work on the bike.

Did anyone get the detail from this site. I cannot seem to access it :evil:

Waz

by **khendar** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:24 am

Should be all you need to build it.

by **sogood** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:35 am

Ok, after examining the various options, I've ended up doing the simple hook-on-wall. Two big coated hooks, two plugs and a big masonry drill to fit. $12 from Bunnings. Nice and high on the wall, leaving plenty of space for another side hanging bike below. Installed within 30mins. Just need a low step ladder to hang the bikes up.

by **Aushiker** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:50 pm

sogood wrote:Ok, after examining the various options, I've ended up doing the simple hook-on-wall. Two big coated hooks, two plugs and a big masonry drill to fit.

Care to provide photos and/or details of the type of hooks used etc?

Thanks
Andrew

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