Solving the Garage Bike Storage Problem - GearBlocks Sliding Bike Storage - Install and Impressions

[@hardtailparty]

Here's the code for your discount: bit.ly/4gCcKrA use code "S9UWEW8N" (this code is temporary and it'll go away soon) A few other notes: 1) The brackets are rated for 300lbs PER PAIR SPAN, so this is rated for 3x300 (900 lbs). 2) I ended up trimming about 6" off my 10' section of unistrut to make it fit my space.

[@primitiveairraid]

Great demonstration, and I love how the product is designed to use rails that can be purchased locally, which will save so much $$$ in shipping something so bulky. I'm ready to pull the trigger but when I click on your discount link, nothing shows up in the site's cart or checkout as applying the 10% discount.

[@hardtailparty]

@@primitiveairraid thanks for letting me know. Looking into it now

[@gearblocksllc]

Coupon Code: S9UWEW8N

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Another viewer ready to order. Just awaiting the code. Thanks for your help and for letting us all know about this storage option.

[@Calumf50]

Thanks! Also waiting to pull the trigger.

[@acuhealer62]

I built my something similar several years ago using a 6 foot box rail and some truck hardware that accepts Park Tool bike hooks. Purchased all the parts on Amazon. Mounted it along the wooden truss and anchored with lag bolts in my basement. Works well. I have a storage shelf behind the rack and can move the bikes back and forth to access the shelves. Cost me about 200 bucks to put it all together. Right now I have 5 bikes hanging on it including an Orbea Rallon enduro bike and Orbea Rise E-Bike. I would suggest that if you want to protect the wall behind the bikes, get an 8' x 6" trim board and screw it to the wall at the height of the lower wheels and they won't damage the dry wall. Paint it black and you won't see the tire marks!

[@povtrails1219]

Thanks Steve! I was just looking for a solution for this in my garage

[@jeremyfranz9129]

I built my own very similar, a couple of years ago. I used trolley's I bought off Amazon. This appears to be a better solution as my threads didn't quite match up, but I just forced them in there anyway. Been holding strong and works great! First world problems, I know... Good to see you Steve!

[@YoYosAmusement]

Perfect timing! I’m looking at ways to store my bikes to clean up the garage!

[@yugen0o]

Wow, great find... I love how they use off-the-shelf rails that I can buy locally rather than proprietary rails that need to be shipped.

[@hardtailparty]

@@yugen0o 100%

[@yugen0o]

@@hardtailparty The timing of this video was perfect, I've had a pile of hooks sitting on my work bench and have been debating how to space them to better hang bikes and wheels in my workshop / home office space while keeping everything accessible. The GearBlocks design is perfect from a DIY perspective, I can buy the rails locally, cut them to the desired length and install them wherever I think I'll need them and move the hooks around (or buy more) as needed. I expect I'll do the same for our garage in the Spring to better organize our collection of kid's bikes.

[@thriftyamerican5719]

I've used thread in standard hooks in a 4x4 to hang bikes for years, but you always have to balance compactness against ease of access. This is really nice.

[@_Justinriceism_]

Seriously enjoying these garage, shop, bike room videos. I always am looking to improve this area of my hobbies.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Brilliant! Wish I'd thought of this in our last move. Going to do this for sure. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@Dgiaco1991]

That looks like a great system. Thanks for finding these!

[@rodzor]

Happy new year. Today was new bike day for me. Just put my new Trek Roscoe 8 together and now need more non-existent room in the garage 😂

[@Runhikeandbike]

What an awesome fleet! Oh the tubeless anxiety!! 😂😂

[@hardtailparty]

@@Runhikeandbike it takes a LOT of sealant to keep this fleet running. :)

[@Runhikeandbike]

😂

[@bearjewmtb4827]

It’s a cool idea but with all the tweaks you had to do I’m glad I went with the stashed system. It’s more money but it’s definitely worth it.

[@hardtailparty]

I'm glad you like your system. I've seen Stashed stuff in person, it's a nice system. For me, spending an extra hour of tweaking was worth the huge cost savings.

[@thezonemtb]

I'm in the process of making something very similar. The trolleys I bought won't work on standard unistrut (even though they were advertised as such). I'm returning those and buying these instead. One "improvement" I would like is for the hooks to have the ability to rotate but that's not a game changer. Thanks for posting this! These trolleys are what I was looking for.

[@hardtailparty]

Here's the discount code: bit.ly/4gCcKrA

[@ajdgx2]

Park tool makes a machine thread hook. I used these and put them through a trolley with a 3/8 inch hole (if I remember right)

[@thezonemtb]

@@ajdgx2 I know and that is what I tried. The issue is the trolley I had was advertised to work with a standard 1 5/8" sized Unistrut did not fit. Even with the bolt they supplied. Since I am returning those I am going to go ahead and buy these and be done with it.

[@leefitler4597]

I have found when hanging a bike from the front wheel (with suspension fork) the fork oil eventually works past the wiper seal and leaks. So i only hang rigids and road bikes vertically.

[@hardtailparty]

@@leefitler4597 very interesting. Ive been storing my bikes vertically for years and I haven't noticed that issue. Now I'll keep an extra close eye on it, thanks for the heads up.

[@Mill72]

Sounds like a bad seal, and not the angle of the dangle.

[@billadams8681]

I have multiple bikes on the wall and they swing to the side or can stay 90° out like yours. I put micro fiber cloth rags over each bar end. Not cause the touch, but one bar end to the eye was enough lol. That could work on your pedals though. They are cheap enough to hang over each pedal and bar end to lessen damage to other bikes.

[@Chogie14]

Ooooooh. 🤤 This looks so much better than the Stashed rail and hooks. Yes, Stashed has a little more functionality but at almost 10x the price 😂😂😂 You could add a Steadyrack or two for a quick access bike that's also out of the way if needed.

[@hardtailparty]

@@Chogie14 i felt the same way. Stashed is a nice system, but well outside my budget. I am very happy with how this turned out.

[@robertdolan6715]

I use steady rack... Like your system

[@AndrewSmyk]

I used the Gladiator system with their bike hooks. Set up two rows about 10 inches apart to stagger bikes to fit BMX, Fixie, 26 and 29er bikes. Plus a few frames waiting for builds. The tires rest on exposed brick part of the wall. High usage bike are on the floor during the summer.

[@hardtailparty]

@@AndrewSmyk very cool. I havent met anyone who had used it before. Are you liking it?

[@AndrewSmyk]

Easy set up and flexibility to arrange bikes as needed/wanted.

[@porschephiliac4356]

This is exactly what I am looking for

[@hardtailparty]

@@porschephiliac4356 this has your name all over it my friend.

[@mikeallen6741]

Sometimes hanging by the rear wheel allows the bike to take advantage of the center of gravity. You may be able to for-go the "extentions" Oh, and BTW, "Action Packer" the only way to store and ship "stuffs".

[@tonyhruzek4250]

Please let us know when the discount code is ready. I have a similar setup but the trollies on this are a better way to go.

[@hardtailparty]

Here you go: bit.ly/4gCcKrA

[@wan9xu]

A brake for the hooks would be nice.

[@jadinc77]

I LOVE this system. Just gotta decide it it's worth getting at my rental home...

[@robkar7999]

If you're not sure you should buy another bike first 😎

[@Jinedan]

Would it be easier to get bikes on and off if you alternated hanging them by front and back wheels - with all handlebars facing out? Then you could have left it closer to the wall and taken up less garage floor space. Also, do the hooks rotate?

[@ryanmb21]

I was thinking this as well. Alternate hang wheel, front/back/front… That would keep it close to wall, without the additional leverage on the wall and the added space. Am I missing something? Great video, I will be buying!!

[@davexsix]

Consider a spacer block between the trolleys so that the bikes are less likely to bump. Love the idea, love the video !!!

[@hardtailparty]

@@davexsix that's a good idea!

[@hankkauffmann7648]

@@hardtailparty Another use of a pool noodle? Will a section of noodle slide into the rail?

[@hardtailparty]

@hankkauffmann7648 i don't think that'll be robust enough. You could put a pool noodle on the cranks or fork or frame though. Ill also need different buffer lengths for each bike, since clearances are different. Personally, i dont mind scratches, but many will, and I understand that.

[@AMZHikes]

Hey Steve, GearBlocks is sweet setup for your fleet of MTBs. A true sliding Hardtail Closet! I need to make room for bike #2 Turner Nitrous. Heading to Prescott for the first time to ride, Any suggestions? Thanks for all the Vids and Tech Info. Stay Healthy my Friend! AMZ...

[@clay_does_stuff]

So happy with my gear blocks rack and at a 5th of the cost of stashed racks the wallet is happy too. Found they need to be dead level or the bikes will migrate.

[@thinkaboutit3011]

I have neoprene pedal covers from Amazon they are 5 bucks a set and makes it so much easier to stack my bikes without worry

I wish i had these kind of problems :D

[@ianfurqueron5850]

This won't work for me as bike storage but I'll definitely consider it for wheel storage, which is really out of hand at the moment...

[@JuggernautMTB]

I’ve always had reservations about hanging my bikes based solely on imagined fears of potential damage to carbon rims and the thought that hanging the bike for any amount of time might exacerbate any issues with air getting into the caliber. If you ever run low of ideas for the big brain channel, I’d love to learn once and for all what the truth is.

[@Scott-mu4xw]

Has a hundred bikes, can’t afford a ladder.😆

[@jasont5513]

Aint that gonna un-true the wheel?

[@Jinedan]

If the bike weight hanging on it will do that, then wouldn't your body weight - and riding impacts - do it a lot faster? :)

[@amye4087]

@@Jinedan Thanks for that logic. I was always told not to hang them like that either but your logic makes a ton of sense.

[@hankkauffmann7648]

@@amye4087 I wonder about the possibility of scratches on the rims. If you saw my bikes then you'd wonder why I worry about it.