Top Bike Racks for Any and All Needs
November 1, 2013
Last week we talked about the best bike racks for those that are on a budget. These were the simples of the simple – the bike racks for the bachelor, organization for the unemployed. However, this week we are going to take a 180 and discuss the other end of the spectrum: top bike racks. These are the biggest and the best bike racks that you can find. Whether you want to show off to your friends, or just have a whole bunch of bikes to store, this is the post for you.
There are many top bike racks, and people purchase them for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you are a die-hard bicycle enthusiast, and want to have top of the line equipment. Others just like to show off their wealth and have premium everything. Still others have a lot of bicycles they need to have stored, and when you need to organize more than two bicycles, it can get pricey.
The first top bike rack is for those that have a lot of bicycles to store. Perhaps you have a family of four, and want to store all of their bicycles in one easy to maintain location. The Indoor Outdoor Poly Lumber Bike Rack is ideal for this situation. This rack is made from a unique poly material that makes it resistant to the elements. With space to store up to 8 bicycles, you have plenty of room for the family and maybe even some friends too!
Next is the top bike rack for road warriors. This car-mounted bicycle rack is perfect for finding that remote locale for your next ride. The Advantage Sports Rack GlideAway2 provides incredible storage for any journey. It is made by Heininger, one of the top names in car bicycle racks. This is certainly a top bike rack if I have ever seen one.
Lastly, you have the fancy bike rack for those that love to show off. The Garage Gator Motorized System is a great way to show your friends how cool you are. This top bike rack is able to hold up to 220 pounds. What is especially cool about this rack is that it can store items other than bicycles as well.
There you have it, three of the top bike racks available today!
Winter Season Storage Ideas Include Bin Rack
October 30, 2013
One way to cut down on the clutter in your home is to utilize winter season storage. Typically there are things you need in the summer and things you need in the winter, so why have all of these items lying around your house causing a mess? Instead, keep them stored away so you can add organization to the home, plus you will know exactly where to find your stowed away stuff.
There are a few ways to go about achieving the perfect winter season storage set up. You can jump through a bunch of hoops, building your own storage system from metal, wood or even plastic. If you build it yourself, I guess the biggest benefit is the knowledge that you have created a high quality product for off season storage. Of course, if you are not a great handyman, perhaps you won’t be quite so sure?
Plus, that all takes a ton of time. And who has time to build an entire winter season storage rack. Especially when you consider that there are perfectly good pre-built storage options available out there. These pre-built storage racks provide ample space for all of your out-of-season items, such as those flip flops, pool toys, warm weather clothing and more!
The best option that I have come across for winter season storage is the 12-Tote Model Storage System. What makes this a great off season storage option is that it provides ample space for storage while still having a compact footprint. That way you can really increase the amount of storage in your home without eating up a bunch of floor space.
Of course, you don’t need to use this amazing bin storage rack for off season storage alone. This bin rack makes it easy to access everything that is stored within, so even if you need to keep everyday items in there, you will still be able to get to them with ease!
Affordable Bike Racks for the Budget Conscious
October 25, 2013
For the last few months I have been using a jerry-rigged “bike rack” to store my ride. While this has been extremely cost effective, I worry that my bicycle will get stolen at some point. The bicycle is simply tied up to a truss in the parking garage below my building. While this basement garage is fairly well-secured, it is not particularly difficult for an intruder to get into if he or she so desired. So I started to research an appropriate bicycle rack for my storage needs and came across and (perhaps not so surprising) revelation: bicycle racks are expensive! Here are a couple suggestions for affordable bike racks.
While you may not want to blow your money on a bike rack, it is important to not be penny-wise and pound-foolish. If your bicycle is not secured properly, you could end up spending hundreds or thousands to replace your bicycle or its parts when you could have just parted with 50 bucks or so to keep it properly stored. While it may seem like an unnecessary expense at the time, you will be extremely happy with your decision when you realize the garage has been raided but your bicycle was left untouched.
So let’s go onto the affordable bicycle racks so you can find the proper storage for your ride. While you can definitely spend some big bucks on a rack, there are plenty that are sturdy, secure and low-cost.
Two great affordable bike racks
The Lean Machine Gravity Bike Rack has a very fitting name – it is both extremely durable and lightweight, making it perfect for those that need to store their bicycle on the go. The rack can hold up to two bicycles, and with a price tag under 60 dollars, is certainly a great affordable bike rack choice.
For those that are a little more tight on space, the Platinum One Bike Adjustable Wall Mount is a great affordable bike rack option. This rack can be installed onto the wall and takes up next to no space! The rack can hold one bicycle at a time and comes in at a price under $40! This is one of the most simple affordable bike racks available today.
As you can see, there are plenty of affordable bike racks available for any situation and need. With so many options available, there really is no excuse for you to keep tying your bike up to trees and stops signs in your front yard!