Any suggestions for those of us who have more than one bike? I have 3 (1 for mountain biking, 1 for cyclocross, and 1 for road riding), and I'm considering just installing bike hooks on a section of wall to hang them from, but I'd love to hear other suggestions...

We have six bikes. Where to store them is a big challenge. Anywhere. What do you do with six bikes in the yard or in the house without looking like a college dorm?

I admit, I can cheat a bit. This is my bike put away for the weekend, with bag, helmet, etc.

I like the idea of the wall racks, but I'd walk into the damn things in the middle of the night. I have seen someone build a thin rectangular box for their two bikes - it runs length wise down their one wall, with the couch in front. It looks like a stylish table placed behind the couch, with a few knickknacks (and the cat) lounging on it. Never would have guessed there were two bikes inside. It was winter storage, and they took the front wheels off so the handlebars could turn to fit sideways, then just placed the wheels inside.

Ive been contemplating the Michaelangelo. My problem is the wall I'd want to mount the bikes on is brick and this is a rental. I have been thinking to just to to Walmart and buy those J-Hooks and do that (into the ceiling) but I don't know if they'd be too long. Its an apartment built in the 50's after all.

@Michaelstevenbrownlee: there are "gravity" racks like the Michaelangelo that don't need to be anchored to the wall (though they feel more secure when anchored---probably necessary if you have kids or pets). I got mine at target.com for around $60.

All of these solutions are beautiful, but just aren't safe in my condo now that I have little kids. We are in such a bike-friendly area that it's too bad I don't have a more bike-friendly home. We did get permission from the condo board to install a gravity rack in the building's carport; we had to anchor it to the brick. That took care of 2 bikes, but not our kid trailer (and 4 helmets), which are currently being tossed "wherever" (car trunk, storage locker). I'd bike a ton more if I didn't have to assemble the trailer every time! I'm hoping by the time our kids have their own bikes, we live somewhere else.

If you really won't be riding the bike until next spring, take the pedals off, and turn the handlebars so they're aligned with the frame - they take much less space that way, and you won't be catching on them if they're in a space you walk through frequently. Put all the bits and pieces in a ziplock bag duct taped to the frame so you can put them back together next March.

Thank you for this. My husband and I need ideas to hang our road bikes!

I wrote about our experience with multiple bicycles here this time last year:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/setting-up-home-9-153371?utm_campaign=Feed%253A+apartmenttherapy%252Fmain+%2528Main%2529&utm_content=Google+Reader&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner#cid-1331963

I have used and do not like that silver rack with red trim. It's flimsy and not big enough for taller person bikes. Anything tension-mounted between floor and ceiling risks falling if the structure shifts at all (a BIG risk in old NYC buildings.)

Just to be clear: the Michaelangelo is not tension mounted. Two separate thoughts, one person incapable to communicating coherently on her phone.

Thanks for this article! I just ordered the Racor so I can store my bike in my bedroom and not have it keep falling or the handlebars hitting me when I walk by.
Very timely article. AT is great!!!

I have the Racor gravity rack, which is similar to the Michaelangelo but far more stout. Amazon, $56.

It comes with hardware to secure it to the wall but it's not crucial; as long as it's leaning against the wall it's not going anywhere. The rack had a defect out of the box, but a call to Racor's customer service and they shipped out a new part that day.

When I had a single bike, I just threw it on my repair stand, then rotated it upside-down, and out of the way.

I would recommend the Veloglide rack system by Saris. I have it for a few of my bikes (road, touring, mountain, hybrid) and we had some at a bike shop in WI where I used to work. At the shop, it was configured for over a dozen bikes. It's really easy to use, whether you hang the bike with just one wheel or by both wheels. Here's a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOVVjzbb8aQ

Just so everyone knows, the second rack is actually *$30* not $300.

This is brilliant! It's useful and beautiful at the same time!

Has anyone used the Cycloc? Is it sturdy/secure?

I am a bike enthusiast/hobbyist so I always have 2, sometimes 3 bikes. My small studio does have a terrace, which is where I keep bikes during nice weather or when friends are visiting. I have a limited amount of wall space because of large accordion closets--not that I'm complaining about the closets. The cycloc would be over my workspace, in the only available wall for a bike.

If you have a fixed gear bike, be careful of a free-spinning rear wheel, regardless of storage system. You can chop the tip of your finger off (or a kids finger if they go poking around) in the cog - since there's no stop or reverse function like with a freewheel.

I have a gravity rack from Amazon and it's great. Pretty, clean lines and fits my 6'2" boyfriend's bike. I actually lean my bike against the wall below his and use the hooks for helmets and locks.

I tried one of the gravity stands to hold two of our four "indoor bikes," and it was completely unsecure; I got nervous just walking by it. Replaced it with two stands similar to the Delta Manet above (but with wheels). We nest them as close together as we can, and it's not too bad to move the front one to get to the back one.

I love the Book Bike, but if I had that to spend on a bike shelf, I'd buy another bike instead.

Plastic coated hooks from Lowe's: A couple of bucks.

All seven bikes are hanging from the floor joists in the basement.

Done.