Let's face it, bike racks aren't usually a feast for the eyes. For those of us with basements or garages, this probably isn't an issue, but when you have to store your bike in the living room, it can be a decorator's nightmare. Well let me introduce you to the reclaimed wood bike rack by Cantilever and Press.
"A bike rack that looks good when the bike is out to play. Utilizing this rack in an apartment or room helps minimize clutter as it makes your prized bike a focal point rather than a hallway-hazard."
The bike rack is made from reclaimed wood and is left unfinished. It is made to hold most bicycles although they do suggest sending them your handlebar dimensions so they can custom fit it to your bike. They also accept custom requests for specific woods or materials, just in case you want to match it to your decor. While it might not fit everyone's decor style, I think it would look great in a rustic modern or industrial chic interior. Retails for $75 and can be found on their Etsy shop.
For more bike rack inspiration, take a look at some of these posts!
Flickr Find: Ryan's Bike Rack Wall
How To: Build a Vertical Bike Rack Using Spare Parts
Roundup: Cycloc Bike Racks on Apartment Therapy
Bicycle Storage Solutions
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thats a sweet bike on a sweet bike hanger
view gordongraffiv's profile
how was it attached to the wall?
view gordongraffiv's profile
Is that a wine cork hanging from the seat?
view Casey Leigh's profile
I love solutions like these for real problems. I'm glad I have a garage, though, because my bike is never that clean (mountain bike that I should take better care of).
It looks like the is long enough and there is a board in back that can be mounted to studs?
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WOW! I love innovative wood solutions. Michelle of Three Men and Lady just transformed a stump into a side table.
http://raenovate.blogspot.com/2009/11/michelles-tree-stump.html
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"how was it attached to the wall?"
Hopefulness and Good Wishes?
Either that, or some lagbolts into the wall studs...
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Yes, it is a cork. Traditionally, it is there so the rider will never "be out of cork".
See: http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/whats_with_the_cork_hanging_on_your_saddle/
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That's a real "why didn't I think of that" great idea. Somewhere there is probably an article just on repurposing drawers.
view shantiquax's profile
I would love this with a base on the bottom so it's more like a drawer -- it would be a nice place to store your ugly U-lock or your bike gloves out of sight. But honestly I can't tell from the photos if it already has one or not. Great idea, and nice bike in the photo, too.
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I love this! And I love it even more after the drawer comment! I hate keeping my bike in one section of the house and my gear in another.
view HeartsAndCrafts's profile
What a GREAT idea, I had a friend who was just asking me a nice way to hang his bike in his DC apt~ I will send this over to him!
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skier4life - that's interesting. unfortunately, that article was written in a way that made it almost entirely unreadable.
view amt230's profile
Wow, that cork article really was a horrible read!
view ladyofshalott's profile
i think that article was both interesting &easy to understand. i'm not sure why it would have been difficult for you to read. regardless, this is a great idea. thanks!
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abcdef - as just one example, this sentence makes sense to you?
"[I]t was chic for the “swells” to sip champagne and sine while giving the track stewards money for sprint laps to liven up the sensuous aroma of the various rub down lotions had more than a few femme fatales asking about and turning an eye or ankle to the studly - er - sturdy bike racers."
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I can't help it... sweet bike!
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