Review - Cyclehoop Bikeshelf Wall Storage Rack
Storing a bike suspended off the floor makes a lot of sense: it makes better use of available space, and it makes it easier to clean around it. The Bikeshelf from UK brand Cyclehoop, is a neat solution. The Bikeshelf can be installed to any concrete or brick wall, using a set of robust Rawl plugs. It is a weighty piece of metal, but once it is bolted into place, it provides a seriously secure and stable place to hang your bike. The bike is hung from the top tube, which is preferable to hanging a bike by the front wheel or seat-post. The set-up means there is a lower chance of damaging the wheels, or the risk of the bike slipping on the seat-post. The paintwork on the top tube is protected by an integrated rubber lining on the cradle area. The shelf unit itself doubles up as a useful place to keep helmet, shoes and other riding accessories; with a small shelf inside the unit giving extra storage. You can also secure the bike to the shelf using a U-bolt lock, by passing it thro...