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Re-use an ikea compression rod, fastener bracket, a large hook, a lug nut, nacl+ gel, some wire and a piece of pipe insulation to put together this simple space saving bike rack without penetrating any walls.

Because of compression strength limits this rack works best with one bike as shown. A rack for multiple bikes (that can be used as a functional workstation) is published as “DIY: double compression bike rack”.

Instructions:

First place the rod 1 wheel radius from one wall and 1/2 the width of the handlebars from the other wall. This allows the bike to sit at rest evenly and most parallel to the wall. Compress the rod against the ceiling and floor enough to hold the bike later.

To make the hook bracket run the hook thru the bracket, wrap wire around the threads, fill the lug nut half way with glue and thread it to the wire wrapped hook end.

After the glue dries fasten the bracket to the pole at least 6″ below the ceiling to allow some room to lift the wheel into place. Wrap some pipe insulation over the hook to protect the rim from dents or scratches.

After placing the bike on the rack make adjustments to the position of the rod that best suits the bike. Screw the rod at the ceiling and tighten the bolts at the bottom.

Cut a piece of pipe insulation long enough to protect the crank arm, chainstay and rod from scratches and place as shown.

Tips:

Be prepared to reposition that rod.

Popcorn ceilings hide penetrations best.

Positioning that hook depends on your rim depth and how high you want to lift your bike.

The bike sits best with the right crankarm at 6 o’clock.

The bike should be hung from the rear wheel.

Hanging the bike from the front wheel generates stress around the headset, fork and stem and should be avoided.

Hanging a bike by a composite and/or monocoque wheel will cause deformation and should be avoided.

Hang the bike driveside out for best presentation.

I place mine by the front door for easy access.

The idea for this rack came from a wooden/PVC rack I built in the 1980s found in Sunset Magazine.

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This makes it WAY too easy to expose my lolcats/bicycle fetish.