It feels so great to finally have a place of our own and have the space to work on exciting projects like this. We're very happy with the final result, but let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions!
I was laughing, as you were building your rack, & it was getting heavier! However it’s great that you managed to make it work without attaching anything to the wall. Great job! I lived an apartment once. The living room had a large long closet for an entertainment stand of some sort. I used that area to put a similar bike rack in it. I had a couch, coffee table 5 mountain bikes, & 2 road bikes. Great job! Ride on!😊
Came here for inspiration. I have a 10x10 shed in which we store 6 adult bikes and boundless tools. Thinking of a triangular wood frame concept to place in one corner, to hold the bikes "standing up" (on rear wheel). Still in planning process.
When you said "diagonal", that was the magic word! 😉 If you look at almost any open metal or wooden structure, you'll see triangles. Your side bench was fine for strengthening the rack. But you could have added 45 degree braces down at the bottom, just to half the length of the horizontal feet and those would have done the same job as the long diagonal. Hmm, actually you could remove the central feet now, that might save you tripping over them when handling the hanging bikes. But you two did a pretty good job anyhow. 👍
Thanks! It was a fun project where I got to learn some new stuff along the way. I took out the center foot as well. Good to know that the shorter triangles would also work
One thing you might want to try is put thick felt pads all around the bottom corners and sides to help moving this heavy piece and prevent your floors from getting scraped. Great job!
When I lived in America (and was single), I had a very large living room. I set up 4 wall-mounted bike racks made of cedar, and decorated my room with 8 road bikes. They were old racers dating from the 40's to the 80's, fully restored. I seldom rode them, I had a room in the back of the house where I kept the bikes I rode and raced. Now I am in Japan, and we have 4 spots in the underground parking garage, my wife and daughter each have one, the other two are mine. From the 20-odd bikes I used to have, I now have just 2, my old Gios, a team-issue racer on which I competed around southern Europe, and a Birdy folder which is what I use for fitness and commuting. Nowadays I collect guitars, which take up a lot less space than bicycles.
Wow, that sounds like a pretty impressive collection! Too bad there's a lot less space for storing things like that here in Japan compared to the US :/
I am planning to do something similar. I wanted to drill into the garage wall so 2 pieces of timber, hooks and I'm done but the family didn't want to in case they wanted to move things around it'll be easier so will do doing something similar. I only have 2 bikes but will be making it to have 5 hooks so friends can park their bikes and to accommodate n+1 bikes :P
Great final design! I have made one with just a 2X4 into the wall and a small footing to clear the baseboard molding. For anyone planning to do this or a variation of it, it is very convenient. If you add a few doormats or rubber underneath the bikes it will protect the floor and allow you to even clean and lubricate the chain while the bike is still hanging and the pedals can be turned freely. Also I would store the mountain bike on the left, so that the handlebar does not get in the way of the others as much, as well as rotate the handlebar on the planet X bike if you are not riding it, so as to have more space.
There is a Harbor Freight 6 bike rolling rack for $50. It works amazing holding 4 mtbs, 1 road bike. And a fat bike in my apartment and doesn't take up much room
Yeah, I'm a bit worried about a big earthquake, but I'm hopeful it should withstand the little ones (though I'm basing this on pure wish-fullness haha) Sounds like you need to make a bike rack too 😉
It’s got to be anchored to the studs in the wall - preferably 3 or 4 anchor points where each bike is hung, though the challenge in Japan might be making it too rigid.
That stinks. You're either left with legs or adhesives. Again, the seismic activity might be a concern in Japan as such having legs might make the rig less rigid. Cheers
Hi Cruise, what's the distance between each hooks? Do you think you'd need more? What height are the hooks at? I'd very much like to build something similar for my apartment in the city where I can't screw anything. Thanks!
About 42 cm.. I'm actually considering going smaller to fit more bikes.. You could also vary the heights to fit the handlebars easier.. Height depends on the bike size, but just measure your bike height and add a few cm and you should be good
Great DIY video except I would still nail a tie-in to wall to avoid tipping over like what’s required nowadays for those flat screen TV and IKEA cabinets that was tilting over and hurting kids. But, the bigger question is what was your masters in? First time I heard you say grad school.
If there's a big enough earthquake to make this thing fall over, then I have bigger things to worry about 😱 My MA was in Interactive Media & Web Design. I used to teach some courses back at a University in the US part-time before coming to work in Japan. I still make websites now and work as a freelancer while teaching English here.
this was suggested on my feed this morning. i didn't even search for bike racks, but glad this popped up. I may do something like this but smaller since I only have 2 bikes here and if I end up staying in this apartment. How much did the entire project cost you minus the tools?
I love all types of woodworking projects, and I know your pain of lack of work time on cordless drills. I eventually bought a corded one. I also use a mini ban saw for my work which speeds up cutting, but leave a lot for sanding. I mostly use it for frame building for my art which I am not good at, at all. I think you stand looks pretty nice, and seems well made for the job, so nice work. I live in a loft apartment in the States, so also get living in limited space. Most of my tools are for my book making and glass projects. My house has turned into a 5th grade art teachers play house... lol
This has opened up a whole new world for me. I really enjoyed the project, but unfortunately don't have much space remaining in my apartment to continue working on new projects. Definitely do want to switch to a corded drill though since I have no real need for a cordless drill. It's not worth the hassle of swapping out the battery every minute.. Sounds like your house is quite the place haha.
Good idea and good work... But if you if you have hydraulic disc brakes you should not store them vertically. Why? In time the air in your brake lever reservoir will start to slowly migrate upward towards the wheel calipers which now are positioned higher than your levers. After a while your brakes will feel spongy and other mysterious brake problems will start to happen.
Hey Cruise, You've been hanging your bikes by their wheel and have no problems correct? I've been thinking about doing that too but want to know if it's gonna cause issue with rim scratches or will it deform the wheel or spokes? People tell me that wheels sustain more force from rider's weight vs just hanging by a hook on the wall. What do you think?
I haven't had any problems. You'll want to make sure the hook has some nice cushion though, especially for carbon wheels. We also hang (most) of our demo bikes at work with no problems.
@@TwoWheelCruise Thanks. That's good to know. What about a heavy bike similar to the mamachari? Would you recommend hanging that by the rear wheel? I'm curious.
Do you have a car and if not how do you transport your bikes when going someplace far out? Hmmm I imagine most public transportation has bike racks in Japan. Good DIY project by the way.
No car.. Most public transportation is not very bicycle friendly in Japan unfortunately. You can bring bikes on most trains, but not during busy hours and they need to be put in a bag. We pretty much always ride straight from our door, and sometimes get rides from friends if we're going somewhere really far away.
Hopefully we won't have to go through this again until the next move, at which point we will likely use a moving company.. Don't move enough regularly to justify a cargo bike, as cool as it would be....
No, didn't do anything on the floor 😥😥 It's really cheap fake wood and there are impression marks from the previous person, so hopefully there's no extra fees
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
apply some varnish...or else at least smoothen the edges....if not you may get some splinters when u take ur bikes out...But its very functional...u jus need to improve it aesthetically....nice video
Why not a triangle shape on the sides? It's a lot stronger and takes less space and materials. Another good idea would be making the beams fit nicely, it adds to the over all strength and it would look so much better in the end. Here some examples that you may be able to use: i.stack.imgur.com/rK4hl.png ruclips.net/video/AZGbnroab1o/видео.html For the rubbing against the wood you could add some protection. I don't know if IKEA in Japan has this, but you could always try, there is a product that you put in your kitchen drawers so pots and pans won't slide around as much. It should cost too much either. This product can be used to cover the wood a bit where the bikes may touch the wood. It will take away the worries a bit. Alternatively you could find a rubbery material (can also be found in a similar roll as common aluminium foil rolls) This is a bit more on the pricey side but it should last a lot longer. For the back of the rack it would be smart to add something like a bed sheet, do make it removable so it can be washed from time to time. This will stop rubber tracks from appearing on the wall behind it and also dirt etc will sooner stick to the rack then the wall. A tarp that you usually use to cover a car or bike for example would also be excellent as this only needs a wet cloth to be cleaned.
Thanks for all of the advice! A triangle on both sides would of worked, but I had a vision of making a shelf on the right side for some odd reason and delusion that it would be stronger. Ended up with a mutant rack with a triangle on one side and rectangle support on the other. Probably used more materials than I needed, but at least it seems sturdy enough. That rack video you sent is neat, but we really wanted to get a vertical bike solution. Otherwise, we would stick with the floor mounts that we already had. Definitely need to get some sort of protection for the rear wall. Was thinking to just get a tarp sheet. I didn't think about protecting the wood as well, but that might be a good idea..
The video was just a idea for the triangle part that I mentioned. Aside from that, a pallet would be rather dodgy. It could easily splinter causing a unwanted puncture. So please see it as a idea suggestion. If you make it taller and then add your hooks, it would allow you to do what you already did but have it so much stronger and you would have space for your normal bike as well the way you wanted. You will need a lot less materials for the strength and you can also use those things to keep it upright during a Earthquake. For the protection of the wood, well either make sure it is coated properly so it gets protection that way or as i said, add a tarp or something. But what I mostly meant in my comment is to protect the bikes. It is hard to find the right paint for your bikes as no factory is willing to deliver that or even mention what paint it is. So protecting the bikes from minor damages like that would be well worth it as that paint also keeps it from rusting.
I agree that the triangle design adds the most stability with the least amount of resources. I wasn't really aware of that when I started, but oh well. I'll keep that in mind when I build V2. That makes more sense that it's to protect the bikes than the other way around. I hadn't thought about splinters on the bottom, so I'll definitely get something down there to protect the bottom contact points.
What do you mean? I did a triangle for support on the left, but wanted to make an extra platform for storage on the right. Road bikes here are generally about 30% more expensive here than where I'm from in the US. The used market is pretty good though since people keep everything in good condition, but nothing in my size 😢
most were bought on sale (closeout, black friday, etc), or used.. and they've been slowly piling up over the years... I actually used to have more back in the US though haha 😂
When you're riding for 5+ years. You'll eventually collect a couple without even knowing. For reasons that validates so well in your mind. LOL. Been riding for almost 20 years now. So... you get the picture. :D
So, getting excited about owning tools is a sign you're an adult. I suppose that means I've been an adult since I was 8 years old, or the last 39 years lol. By the way, the Makita TD171D is the best battery powered drill for the money (made right there in Japan) - worth it because when you need one of those, ummm, YOU MOST DEFINITELY NEED ONE lol Check out AvE's review ruclips.net/video/p2EpdRN2h6A/видео.html
just screw in a 2x4 horizontally into studs behind wall,then pre drill holes into 2x4 for bike hooks.screw them in about 12 inches on center boom! half hour job .stop wasting time and money
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
It feels so great to finally have a place of our own and have the space to work on exciting projects like this. We're very happy with the final result, but let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions!
Looks fantastic. How far apart did you space your verticals that have the bike hooks on them?
I was laughing, as you were building your rack, & it was getting heavier! However it’s great that you managed to make it work without attaching anything to the wall. Great job! I lived an apartment once. The living room had a large long closet for an entertainment stand of some sort. I used that area to put a similar bike rack in it. I had a couch, coffee table 5 mountain bikes, & 2 road bikes. Great job! Ride on!😊
Thanks for the amazing idea of drilling into wood rather than into walls! I can't believe I hadn't thought of that!
Came here for inspiration. I have a 10x10 shed in which we store 6 adult bikes and boundless tools. Thinking of a triangular wood frame concept to place in one corner, to hold the bikes "standing up" (on rear wheel). Still in planning process.
When you said "diagonal", that was the magic word! 😉
If you look at almost any open metal or wooden structure, you'll see triangles. Your side bench was fine for strengthening the rack. But you could have added 45 degree braces down at the bottom, just to half the length of the horizontal feet and those would have done the same job as the long diagonal. Hmm, actually you could remove the central feet now, that might save you tripping over them when handling the hanging bikes.
But you two did a pretty good job anyhow. 👍
Thanks! It was a fun project where I got to learn some new stuff along the way. I took out the center foot as well. Good to know that the shorter triangles would also work
I am really looking for this DIY Bike Rack. Very helpful to me. From Bangladesh with love.
Great job, looks good, from Michigan
One thing you might want to try is put thick felt pads all around the bottom corners and sides to help moving this heavy piece and prevent your floors from getting scraped. Great job!
thanx for the idea. if i ever get more bikes in the future... i will do something like this.
When I lived in America (and was single), I had a very large living room. I set up 4 wall-mounted bike racks made of cedar, and decorated my room with 8 road bikes. They were old racers dating from the 40's to the 80's, fully restored. I seldom rode them, I had a room in the back of the house where I kept the bikes I rode and raced.
Now I am in Japan, and we have 4 spots in the underground parking garage, my wife and daughter each have one, the other two are mine. From the 20-odd bikes I used to have, I now have just 2, my old Gios, a team-issue racer on which I competed around southern Europe, and a Birdy folder which is what I use for fitness and commuting.
Nowadays I collect guitars, which take up a lot less space than bicycles.
Wow, that sounds like a pretty impressive collection! Too bad there's a lot less space for storing things like that here in Japan compared to the US :/
Great item! Would highly recommend!
brilliant idea,i was looking at a way of fitting more than two bikes into my 6x4 plastic shed and freeing up some space,going to try something simlar
I am planning to do something similar. I wanted to drill into the garage wall so 2 pieces of timber, hooks and I'm done but the family didn't want to in case they wanted to move things around it'll be easier so will do doing something similar. I only have 2 bikes but will be making it to have 5 hooks so friends can park their bikes and to accommodate n+1 bikes :P
Great final design! I have made one with just a 2X4 into the wall and a small footing to clear the baseboard molding. For anyone planning to do this or a variation of it, it is very convenient. If you add a few doormats or rubber underneath the bikes it will protect the floor and allow you to even clean and lubricate the chain while the bike is still hanging and the pedals can be turned freely.
Also I would store the mountain bike on the left, so that the handlebar does not get in the way of the others as much, as well as rotate the handlebar on the planet X bike if you are not riding it, so as to have more space.
thanks for the tips! Planet X needs some work.. and tires before I can switch it around..
You did an awesome job. Many kudos...😀👍👌👊🚴♀️🚴♂️
Thanks! :)
Nice job,good wood (not many knots) Congrats! So HAPPY!
Thanks! :)
There is a Harbor Freight 6 bike rolling rack for $50. It works amazing holding 4 mtbs, 1 road bike. And a fat bike in my apartment and doesn't take up much room
Hade pisan hasilna mang mantappp 😍
Very nice project, and video, and people! Thanks for sharing!
Might not withstand an earthquake but kudos for doing this yourself ! I've just moved in a new place too, bikes all over the place...
Yeah, I'm a bit worried about a big earthquake, but I'm hopeful it should withstand the little ones (though I'm basing this on pure wish-fullness haha)
Sounds like you need to make a bike rack too 😉
Are there not small rubber pads you can stick under the base of the rack? I think they’re available in Japan for furniture.
Good for you dude. Well done! 👍🏽
Thanks!
Good use of that space there. Bikes look nicely organized.
Thanks! I still get really happy every time I walk into this room haha 😂😂😂
参考になりました!
家でもやってみようかな
It’s got to be anchored to the studs in the wall - preferably 3 or 4 anchor points where each bike is hung, though the challenge in Japan might be making it too rigid.
Unfortunately can't drill in the walls.
That stinks. You're either left with legs or adhesives. Again, the seismic activity might be a concern in Japan as such having legs might make the rig less rigid. Cheers
Looks awesome. Good build dude
Thanks man! :)
nice work mate
I have the same situation. Thank you for this solution. 👍
Nicely done!
Thanks!
Well done.
As someone that brought home an office chair via bike, I can relate. Lol
Great job, it's absolutely brilliant!!
Thanks! :)
Thanks for the idea!
Thanks! 😀
Nicely done. Only concern would be the stress being put on your spokes. Any updates since you’ve made this?
No problems so far. I don't think there's much spoke damage since hook racks are pretty popular
Awesome! I think you just solved my n+1 problem :-)
It is simple and good idea. But how many bikes are you going to own?!!
Don't know, they just naturally accumulate over time haha
Well done....
Thanks! 😁
Seeing the hack saw to cut that type of wood makes me nervous going into this!
Nice giant road bike... I'll be here if you're over it... :-D
Lol
Is there no wall studs that you could have screw into?
nice...good job
Thanks!
That is an awesome rack! Looks perfect for hanging up your bikes!
Hi Cruise, what's the distance between each hooks? Do you think you'd need more? What height are the hooks at? I'd very much like to build something similar for my apartment in the city where I can't screw anything. Thanks!
About 42 cm.. I'm actually considering going smaller to fit more bikes.. You could also vary the heights to fit the handlebars easier.. Height depends on the bike size, but just measure your bike height and add a few cm and you should be good
Muy wife would freak out Watching the scratchs on the wall!!
Great project! Cheers,
Fortunately, my wife gave me free reign of this room 😀
And thanks!
Great DIY video except I would still nail a tie-in to wall to avoid tipping over like what’s required nowadays for those flat screen TV and IKEA cabinets that was tilting over and hurting kids. But, the bigger question is what was your masters in? First time I heard you say grad school.
If there's a big enough earthquake to make this thing fall over, then I have bigger things to worry about 😱
My MA was in Interactive Media & Web Design. I used to teach some courses back at a University in the US part-time before coming to work in Japan. I still make websites now and work as a freelancer while teaching English here.
Wow. Great job Cruise-san! Hope I can build something like that for my MTB. :)
Very clever
Nice area
Your MTB should be the one on the Bottom anf your Allez mounted on the wall
this was suggested on my feed this morning. i didn't even search for bike racks, but glad this popped up. I may do something like this but smaller since I only have 2 bikes here and if I end up staying in this apartment. How much did the entire project cost you minus the tools?
It didn't cost that much, mostly just the wood and the mounts, so maybe about $75 ish..
Love this!
Looks good!
Thanks!
I love all types of woodworking projects, and I know your pain of lack of work time on cordless drills. I eventually bought a corded one. I also use a mini ban saw for my work which speeds up cutting, but leave a lot for sanding. I mostly use it for frame building for my art which I am not good at, at all. I think you stand looks pretty nice, and seems well made for the job, so nice work. I live in a loft apartment in the States, so also get living in limited space. Most of my tools are for my book making and glass projects. My house has turned into a 5th grade art teachers play house... lol
This has opened up a whole new world for me. I really enjoyed the project, but unfortunately don't have much space remaining in my apartment to continue working on new projects. Definitely do want to switch to a corded drill though since I have no real need for a cordless drill. It's not worth the hassle of swapping out the battery every minute.. Sounds like your house is quite the place haha.
Can you share to me the dimension of this rack?? I think i would love to build one
Awesome
😀
Triangles are are strongest. Does leaving the bikes hanging off the wheel untrue the wheel ?
haven't had any problems
なるほどなるほどー。参考になりました。
Good idea and good work... But if you if you have hydraulic disc brakes you should not store them vertically. Why? In time the air in your brake lever reservoir will start to slowly migrate upward towards the wheel calipers which now are positioned higher than your levers. After a while your brakes will feel spongy and other mysterious brake problems will start to happen.
Era exatamente o que eu precisa pois tenho o mesmo problema com espaço parabens
Brilliant
you may want to stain the wood or paint it white good build
Probably will do that one day 😀 thanks!
Hey Cruise,
You've been hanging your bikes by their wheel and have no problems correct? I've been thinking about doing that too but want to know if it's gonna cause issue with rim scratches or will it deform the wheel or spokes? People tell me that wheels sustain more force from rider's weight vs just hanging by a hook on the wall. What do you think?
I haven't had any problems. You'll want to make sure the hook has some nice cushion though, especially for carbon wheels. We also hang (most) of our demo bikes at work with no problems.
@@TwoWheelCruise Thanks. That's good to know. What about a heavy bike similar to the mamachari? Would you recommend hanging that by the rear wheel? I'm curious.
I mix front and back
well done !!
Do you have a car and if not how do you transport your bikes when going someplace far out? Hmmm I imagine most public transportation has bike racks in Japan. Good DIY project by the way.
No car.. Most public transportation is not very bicycle friendly in Japan unfortunately. You can bring bikes on most trains, but not during busy hours and they need to be put in a bag. We pretty much always ride straight from our door, and sometimes get rides from friends if we're going somewhere really far away.
Can you please send me the link for the rack you mentioned it is $10 in minutes 13:46? Thanks
in the description
Nice idea😊
Thanks! 😀
With all the big stuff you have been getting lately have you thought about a cargo bike?
Hopefully we won't have to go through this again until the next move, at which point we will likely use a moving company.. Don't move enough regularly to justify a cargo bike, as cool as it would be....
Neat!! Did you place some tape under the wooden parts which go on the floor to avoid chikki-kin or rei-kin to apply?
No, didn't do anything on the floor 😥😥
It's really cheap fake wood and there are impression marks from the previous person, so hopefully there's no extra fees
Hey, what kind of bike is the Schwinn one? I can't see it on your bike rack. But well done.
Thanks! It's a schwinn Madison, and it's in a different room.
It's a joy watching your videos. Glad i subscribed.I have a Schnell single speed commuting one. But you know, how hard is to commute on bike in India.
Thanks! 😀
I've not been to India yet, but I've seen lots of videos and can imagine the commute is pretty busy..
Hi! This is good idea! And awesome rack you have made!
Thanks! 😀
Nice rack. What was the spacing used between each bike?
Thanks! I did about 60cm spacing between bikes
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
Love this! i was looking at buying a frame and my heart dropped. This seems like a more nicer and affordable route! Any suggestions on sizes?!
those pupils though
umm 👁
put some diagonal supports on the legs
Kill the space on top of each wood and the wall bulge by squeezing in some spacer such as plastic, rubber, cardboard, etc.
good idea, thanks!
it's a funny video :) specially @14:27
you cleaned the space! Thumbup
Thanks :)
Enough space for baby
😅
what kind of Giant bike is Thuong's? size?
It's an old used Giant TCR Medium. Bought it off of a co-worker who bought it used from another co-worker who bought it off of a friend.
apply some varnish...or else at least smoothen the edges....if not you may get some splinters when u take ur bikes out...But its very functional...u jus need to improve it aesthetically....nice video
Thanks! and good point. I bought some sandpaper and did smoothen some of the edges, but got lazy and didn't finish.. One day I'll get around to it..
Why not a triangle shape on the sides? It's a lot stronger and takes less space and materials. Another good idea would be making the beams fit nicely, it adds to the over all strength and it would look so much better in the end. Here some examples that you may be able to use:
i.stack.imgur.com/rK4hl.png
ruclips.net/video/AZGbnroab1o/видео.html
For the rubbing against the wood you could add some protection. I don't know if IKEA in Japan has this, but you could always try, there is a product that you put in your kitchen drawers so pots and pans won't slide around as much. It should cost too much either. This product can be used to cover the wood a bit where the bikes may touch the wood. It will take away the worries a bit. Alternatively you could find a rubbery material (can also be found in a similar roll as common aluminium foil rolls) This is a bit more on the pricey side but it should last a lot longer.
For the back of the rack it would be smart to add something like a bed sheet, do make it removable so it can be washed from time to time. This will stop rubber tracks from appearing on the wall behind it and also dirt etc will sooner stick to the rack then the wall. A tarp that you usually use to cover a car or bike for example would also be excellent as this only needs a wet cloth to be cleaned.
Thanks for all of the advice!
A triangle on both sides would of worked, but I had a vision of making a shelf on the right side for some odd reason and delusion that it would be stronger. Ended up with a mutant rack with a triangle on one side and rectangle support on the other. Probably used more materials than I needed, but at least it seems sturdy enough. That rack video you sent is neat, but we really wanted to get a vertical bike solution. Otherwise, we would stick with the floor mounts that we already had.
Definitely need to get some sort of protection for the rear wall. Was thinking to just get a tarp sheet. I didn't think about protecting the wood as well, but that might be a good idea..
The video was just a idea for the triangle part that I mentioned. Aside from that, a pallet would be rather dodgy. It could easily splinter causing a unwanted puncture. So please see it as a idea suggestion. If you make it taller and then add your hooks, it would allow you to do what you already did but have it so much stronger and you would have space for your normal bike as well the way you wanted. You will need a lot less materials for the strength and you can also use those things to keep it upright during a Earthquake.
For the protection of the wood, well either make sure it is coated properly so it gets protection that way or as i said, add a tarp or something. But what I mostly meant in my comment is to protect the bikes. It is hard to find the right paint for your bikes as no factory is willing to deliver that or even mention what paint it is. So protecting the bikes from minor damages like that would be well worth it as that paint also keeps it from rusting.
I agree that the triangle design adds the most stability with the least amount of resources. I wasn't really aware of that when I started, but oh well. I'll keep that in mind when I build V2. That makes more sense that it's to protect the bikes than the other way around. I hadn't thought about splinters on the bottom, so I'll definitely get something down there to protect the bottom contact points.
Why didn't you just make a triangle? And what is the cost for a road bike in Japan ?
What do you mean? I did a triangle for support on the left, but wanted to make an extra platform for storage on the right.
Road bikes here are generally about 30% more expensive here than where I'm from in the US. The used market is pretty good though since people keep everything in good condition, but nothing in my size 😢
If im near in your house i would love to help sir! Hehe
Nagakute. Mostly finished already, but thanks anyway 😉
Yeah it is really nice and simple! Great job sir!
Thanks!
How the hell do you afford all those bikes.
most were bought on sale (closeout, black friday, etc), or used.. and they've been slowly piling up over the years... I actually used to have more back in the US though haha 😂
But do you really need so many bikes?
Never enough 😁
ivanteo1973 more bike more happiness
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Thanks! :)
Dude why so many bike?
They're all for different types of riding ;) and there's two of us
Gotta live by the N+1 formula, where N= the # of bikes you own. I have 5 myself
My favorite formula!
When you're riding for 5+ years. You'll eventually collect a couple without even knowing. For reasons that validates so well in your mind. LOL. Been riding for almost 20 years now. So... you get the picture. :D
turn the mountain bike to the left
Can i have the one??😅🤦🏻♂️
Gonna be missing teeth soon with that steer tube
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So, getting excited about owning tools is a sign you're an adult. I suppose that means I've been an adult since I was 8 years old, or the last 39 years lol. By the way, the Makita TD171D is the best battery powered drill for the money (made right there in Japan) - worth it because when you need one of those, ummm, YOU MOST DEFINITELY NEED ONE lol Check out AvE's review ruclips.net/video/p2EpdRN2h6A/видео.html
みどりちゃん笑
ネーミングセンスいいでしょう
You just know his wife came in and corrected his design. I can imagine her rolling her eyes lol 😉
Actually, she had no input on the design since she said it's my room Haha, but she wanted control of the living room
Two Wheel Cruise haha nice 😊
swap it to the road bike
just screw in a 2x4 horizontally into studs behind wall,then pre drill holes into 2x4 for bike hooks.screw them in about 12 inches on center boom! half hour job .stop wasting time and money
He's renting the apartment/flat, he may not be permitted to drill into the walls.
(But, I see your point.)
Triangles are stronger than squares
Thanks! Lesson learned
I usually like your vids very much, but this one is unwatchable because of all the camera movement -I almost lost my lunch after only 4 min.
It's an older one with an older camera ;)
@@TwoWheelCruise I managed to finish it in 3 shorter viewings -love the rack and will copy your design this week (minus the shelf). Thank you!
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...