We recently had our council hard rubbish clean up so figured it was a good time to organise the storage under our stairs. Our biggest problem was all the bikes, scooters etc. I needed something that I could move the bikes easily when needing to access the storage behind them. So using some timber and bike hooks I bought from Bunnings I created this bike stand on castors. Can’t believe how easy it is now to store them away and move them. After measuring the heights, widths I needed and then cutting all the lengths I was able to knock it over in a day.
Here are the plans plus photos from each step. If you’d like them emailed send me a PM with your email address and I’ll send it through.
I’ve tried to keep it simple so if anything doesn’t make sense or have other questions please let me know.
Any recommendations or alterations are welcome ☺️
Love this @Tara86, it's so clever. Well done.
Many thanks for sharing.
Jason
Please email the plan, re. timbers etc...
Hi @LIZFILMER,
Welcome to Workshop, our online community for sharing D.I.Y. advice and inspiration. We're glad you could join us and trust you will receive loads of inspiration and helpful advice from our clever and creative members.
Let me tag the wonderful @Tara86 for you. Hopefully she can reply soon with some more detail so you can replicate her terrific project.
Thanks,
@LIZFILMER so glad you like it. It’s made a huge difference for us. Can’t believe how easy it is now to move the bikes.
I will get the plans out and post them for you. Including the sizes of our bikes.
Measure the length of your bike, the Handle bars and the wheel so you can make any alterations should your bikes differ in sizes to ours.
The other thing will your bikes be stored in the open or in a storage room? As I wanted ours to fit in the storage room under the stairs I had to make sure it would fit. If it’s going to be in an open area then you can make the stand wider with more space between the bikes.
Hi Tara,
Awesome idea.
Please email the plans as well.
Brilliant job sharing the step-by-step instructions for members who'd like to replicate your fantastic project @Tara86. You're a star.
Thanks so much for sharing,
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Thanks again,
Can I please get information how to build this thanks
Hi @D-rocks,
Welcome to Workshop.
The wonderful @Tara86 posted an informative step-by-step how-to on building this project on page 1 of this discussion - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Garage-and-Shed/D-I-Y-portable-bike-stand/td-p/27968 - not sure if you missed it?
Please let us know if you have questions or a struggling with anything. I'm sure Tara and the rest of the helpful Workshop community would be more than happy to assist.
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Love the idea could I please get information how to build this thanks
Hey @Dj84,
As previously mentioned, the clever and creative @Tara86 has posted an informative step-by-step how-to on building this project on page 1 of this discussion - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Garage-and-Shed/D-I-Y-portable-bike-stand/td-p/27968. Please let us know if you have any questions after taking a look at what she has posted. I'm sure Tara and the rest of the helpful Workshop community would be more than happy to assist you with anything you need.
Welcome to the Workshop community. We are pleased to have you join us.
@D-rocks @Dj84 thanks heaps!
Had as a lot of members request an emailed copy of the plans. PM me your email address if you’d like me to send it through.
cheers
So generous of you Thank you! This is so clever!
Thanks for joining in the discussion on Workshop @LizDavila. I'm sure the wonderful @Tara86 appreciates the positive feedback. Let us know if you are planning on building your own!
Feel free to post on Workshop anytime you need assistance with a project around the house and garden, or have anything new to share. We have clever and creative members like Tara sharing inspiring projects and helpful information and advice on the site every day. We are pleased you could join us.
Welcome,
Hi there @Tara86.
Just what I need to make room in our garage. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to get to make this
@Tara86, you're a champion! Thank you so much for sharing your build and plans with us all!
It's exactly what I've been needing to help tidy-up and minimise the space the bikes are taking up in my garage (leaving more space for workshop!).
Hello @Tara86 I can see you have been busy again. Looks great and look at all the time you save, space as well. Only having to move one instead of two and being up off the ground like that you will never back over one... Awesome gal... Looks great.
this Old Gal
Pls email me the plans ASAP
Hi tara 86
You are inspirational. Is it possible for me to get an email copy of the material list and step by step instructions for the Bike stand.
Thanks
Bebgregg
Hi tara86
How would i go about making bike stand for 1 bike only. Im a novice D.I.Y. Learner.
Cheers Ms B
@Loredana,
You can find Tara's plans and list of materials here - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Garage-and-Shed/D-I-Y-portable-bike-stand/m-p/28339#M1304
@bebgregg
Do you need the stand to be portable like Tara's, or would something like this fit your needs? - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Garage-and-Shed/Hanging-bikes-in-garage/m-p/26373
Let me extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community to you both. Great to see you've been inspired by @Tara86's fantastic work. Feel free to post anytime you need a hand with a project or have something to share.
@Loredana @bebgregg If you can PM your email address I can send you the plans.
@bebgregg if you want to do it for only one bike you can still use the same dimensions or can make the cuts shorter. I’m happy to help write up plans for one bike if you’d like?
@Old-gal24 @TempestSkye7 thanks heaps for such lovely compliments. It’s been a great help for me in the garage!
Love the idea of the castors!
Hi jason
Thanks for welcome. Im checking out tomorrow if i could use the vertical wall hanger.
I think i will need to go with tara's 86 portable bike stand, however materials and instructions for 1 bike only.
Great project Tara & thanks for the details picture - I might try a more permanent version to mount in a shed
Thanks for joining in the discussion @damo_
We're looking forward to seeing what you can create. Fantastic to see you've been inspired by Tara's popular project. As you can see, we have loads of clever and creative members on the site sharing helpful advice and project inspiration every day. We trust you'll get loads of assistance and inspo for all your projects around the house and garden from our amazing community.
An inspiring solution!
