7 Best Garage Bike Storage Ideas to Keep Your Space Organized

Best for Versatility

1.   SMARTOLOGY Extra-Large Bike Hook, Bicycle Storage Hanger

Our Rating

9.8/10

$17.99

KEY SPECS

Another easy bike garage rack that I like is these Saratlogy Bike Hooks. All you need to do is screw them directly into a stud. Then, you just need a drill to start the hole and twist the hook in. And you get four hooks for under $18, making it really inexpensive.

I have several of these hooks hanging in my garageand they make a no-frills and versatile solution to hanging up bikes. The most critical part is making sure you install these hooks into a wall stud, since just twisting them into drywall won’t give the hook enough support to hold the bike.

The other important aspect is to make sure you don’t exceed the weight limit. You can use two hooks to distribute the weight if you have a heavy bike. But if you put too much weight on the hook you risk the hook breaking or coming out of the wall, which can cause damage to your bike.

You can hang the bike in several ways. Either hang the bike with a single hook from its rear-wheel or position two hooks to hold it from both wheels. The rubber coating keeps the wheel protected from scratches, which is especially important if you have carbon frames.

If you don’t have enough studs, you can use some lumber to create a base for your rack.

OUR VERDICT

I have a number of these hooks to hang a variety of bikes. For example, I can easily hang my steel gravel bike by the wheel with one of these hooks. None of my bikes weigh more than 60 pounds, so I can easily put a hook in every study along the well to get our bikes off the floor. I give this style of rack a 9.8 out of 10 for its versatility, price, and ease of use.

Best for Multiple Bikes

2. StoreYourBoard Bike Storage Rack

Our Rating

9.7/10

$69.99

KEY SPECS

I need to balance affordability, ease of use, and space conservation. And the StoreYourBoard Bike Storage Rack is one of the ideal solutions.

It holds up to 5 bikes and 300 pounds and fits all different types of bikes. It uses a 3D pin locking system so you can adjust where the bikes sit on the rack. Smaller bikes can be closer together, while larger bikes might need more space. If you have a little extra cash, you can also opt for the additional shelf to store your bike gear.

This storage system installs into studs in your garage wall. Once it’s in place, you can easily adjust it to accommodate different sizes of bike by sliding the pin into different slots. Like the hooks, though, you need to be careful of how much weight you put onto the rack. If you have a couple of e-bikes, you can easily reach that weight limit. However, if you’re just hanging up smaller kids bikes, you’ll be able to hang more bikes on the rack.

What I love about this rack is that it really gets the bikes up and off the floor so you have plenty of space in your garage for other stuff. The drawback, though, is that small children are always going to need help getting their bikes down or putting them back up. Also, if your bikes are heavy, make sure you are able to lift them high enough to get them on the hook.

OUR VERDICT

Of all the bike racks on this list, this is a great option for holding a lot of bikes in a small space. The bikes hang vertically, and you can easily adjust the rack to hold a variety of sizes and weights simultaneously, which is perfect for a combo of adult and kid bikes. The only caveat is putting the bike away – kids will need a parent’s help to get the bikes down and put them back up. But it gets a 9.7 out of 10 for the price, space-saving, and size variety.

Best for Big Garages

3. Mr IRONSTONE 5 Bike Rack

Our Rating

9.4/10

$49.99

KEY SPECS

This is a sturdy steel rack with room for up to 5 bikes. It has a durable powder coat finish and will fit a variety of bike shapes and sizes by rolling the front wheel into the rack.

The wheel holder for this rack is thinner, so it might not fit fat bikes or very large wheels. However, it will work better with smaller bikes and road wheels since it is made not to bang the derailleur. The wheel holders are angled in such a way as to keep them away from your disc brakes and derailleurs, so it’s one less thing to worry about.

What I really like about this rack is that it is easily accessible for the younger members of your family. They can roll their bikes in and out by themselves, which is nice if you want to have free access. It’s also great if you have heavy bikes that you don’t want to lift or that are too heavy to go on a hanging rack.

For example, if you ride an ebike because you aren’t strong enough to ride a standard bike, you might not be strong enough to lift it up high. So you can just roll it right into the rack.

The drawback here is that this rack is going to take up a lot of space in your garage, but it will keep your bikes organized and upright.

OUR VERDICT

This rack is great for kids and road bikes, but it might be too small if you have fat bikes. If I didn’t need to reclaim my garage space, I would definitely use it for my kids’ bicycles. But it won’t work if you want to save space like I am. So I give it a 9.4/10.

Best for Two Bikes

4. RAD Cycle Mighty Rack

Our Rating

9.2/10

$24.88

KEY SPECS

This is a very simple, small bike rack. It fits two bikes side by side on the floor. This is a great rack with enough floor space and a smaller budget. It is easy to assemble, and you don’t need to attach it to the wall.

The rack is wide enough to fit two bikes side by side, handlebar to handlebar. It is very sturdy and will hold even heavy bikes.

I was able to put this rack together by myself with just a screwdriver. It is lightweight so I can move it around wherever I need. And while the footprint is pretty small, the feet are wide and sturdy enough that the rack and your bikes won’t fall down.

You can see in the picture that the angle is steeper than the Ironstone bike rack. This is fine if you’re riding a mountain bike with 29 inch wheels or an ebike with wide wheels. But if you’re riding a road bike with skinny tires, you’ll want to be a little bit careful.

The wheels fits deeply into the rack, which is great for stability. But road bike wheels fit so far into the rack that it can bang the rear derailleur. You may want to put the front wheel in first if this applies to your bike.

OUR VERDICT

I give this rack a 9.2 out of 10. It’s a really sturdy rack that can fit a variety of bike types if you have the floor space. I own this rack and use it daily. It sits in my office to hold my best bike. There’s only one caveat with this rack. It’s made for bikes with larger tires. So I had to make a small adjustment to keep my derailleur from banging into the rack. I put a pool noodle over my tire to make it fit – and it works easily and keeps my bike secure.

Best for Ultimate Space Saving

5. Saris Cycling 6020 Indoor CycleGlide Garage Ceiling Mounted Bike Rack Storage

Our Rating

9/10

$345.63

KEY SPECS

Saris is a well-known name in the bike industry, so their racks give me confidence based on their reputation alone. But what’s great about this rack is that it saves your garage space. It uses a pulley system to lift the bikes up to the ceiling and out of your way.

This isn’t going to be the easiest rack to install and you may need to get professional help to do so, since it needs to be attached to the rafters of your garage. This rack isn’t designed for heavy bikes or bikes with wide tires so if you are a mountain bike aficionado, this might not be the rack for you.

However, if you have smaller road bikes or kids bikes, this rack works great. The pulley system makes it easy to lift the bike up to the rack. This gets it up and out of your way. And if your garage ceiling are high enough, you’ll still be able to park your car underneath your bikes.

Again, this might not be a rack that children can use on their own. And it might be a little bit tricky to get the bikes down if the car is parked underneath. But if space is critical then its definitely worth exploring as an option.

And of course, you know the rack is well-designed and a good value because it’s created by Saris.

OUR VERDICT

This is an innovative style of rack that really gets your bikes up and out of the way. It isn’t the cheapest rack, but it is a good value for the money. This is a great choice if you ride road bikes or want to store your kids’ bikes. However, installation is difficult, so this wouldn’t be my first choice for a rack. It gets a 9/10 for ease of access and saving space.

Best for Bikes with Sloping Toptubes

6. Feedback Sports Velo Wall Bike Storage Rack

Our Rating

8.8/10

$45.00

KEY SPECS

The Feedback Sports Velo Wall Bike Storage Rack screws into the studs of your garage walls. It features two independently adjustable cradle arms, which will adjust to hold various bike types and sizes.

I like this rack style because you simply lift the bike onto the rack. The top tube sits right in the cradle arms. You can adjust the arms to fit a bike with a standard or slanting top tube. So you don’t have to fuss with locking the bike in place. Once you set it up to fit your bike, it is quick and easy to use every single time.

My concern with this rack is that my carbon frames are too wide to fit well into the cradle. They would probably just sit on top of the arms, which could scratch them. There’s nothing securing the bike to the rack, but you could add a bungee cord if this was a concern for you.

Also, if you have a really heavy bike like an e-bike, this rack won’t work because it has a load capacity of only 70 pounds.

However, this rack will work great for you if you have a more traditional style bike, such as an aluminum road bike. You must screw the rack into a stud because drywall is not strong enough to hold the rack. The rack or your bike could fall, which would damage the bike.

OUR VERDICT

This is a nice rack if you have a single bike made of aluminum or steel. I give it an 8.8/10. It’s sturdy and will hold your bike well, but it isn’t great for many heavy bikes.

Best for Bikes Needing Locks

7. Hiplok AIRLOK Security Hanger

Our Rating

8.5/10

$250

KEY SPECS

If you need to lock your bike to your garage rack, you may want to consider the Hiplok AIRLOK Security Hanger. This is a very expensive rack, but if you share a garage or storage space with others, protecting your expensive bike might be worth it.

You need to screw the rack into the drywall or cement wall of your garage or porch. You use a key to unlock the pin and pull it out of the way. Slide the bike into the rack, and replace the pin and lock it.

If you need to lock your bike in place, this will work great. Since it locks around your top tube no one can take your bike.

However, you may also want to loop an additional lock through the spokes of your wheels if security is an issue. Also, this rack might not work well for a bike with an extremely sloped top tube, such as a step-through bike. It would put the bike on too much of an angle to keep the bike from sliding and getting damaged.

This type of rack is best for bikes with a pretty level or only slightly sloped top tube. While you can use it with a carbon frame, you need to measure the width and height of the frame where it will fit through the rack so you can be sure there is enough room for it to fit. 

OUR VERDICT

This rack is excellent if you lock your bike and hang it up. But, sadly, it only gets an 8.5 out of 10 because it’s so expensive. It’s just too costly for my purposes and won’t fit a step-through frame.