On the racks: The best garage bike wall mount

Best wall mount garage bike rack (single bike)

Features to consider with a wall mount garage bike rack

• Capacity. This depends on whether you need a rack for multiple bikes or just for one. 50lbs is a good capacity for single racks, while 200lbs is good for multiple ones.
• Build. A bike rack should be sturdy and durable. Most racks are made of either tough steel or treated/reinforced special material.
• Orientation. Determine whether the type of rack you choose fits the size and layout of your garage. Some are oriented horizontally, others vertically.
• Size. A bike rack, even for multiple bikes, is never overly large. A decent-sized rack is one that is compact and does not obscure anything once installed.

Before you buy a wall mount garage bike rack…

It’s important to take into account a rack’s weight capacity so that you have an idea of just how big, how many, and how heavy your bikes can be.

Ideally, for a multi-rack, a higher weight capacity is better as it is intended to hold more bikes.

Even with a proper wall stud spacing, the weight capacity also indicates if holding the maximum weight required is possible.

Your bicycle wall mount needs to have the fixings and joints to handle it, so keep that in mind and also inspect the area you’ll be mounting on for solid timber or concrete fixing points. 

Vertical or horizontal mounting?

Whether you mount vertically or horizontally it is a matter of both preference and consideration.

More on the side of consideration if you have limited space and would want to save or add more.

Especially for multi-racks, hanging horizontally definitely gives you more room.

On the side of preference, and mainly if you have a single bike, a vertical mount does well and may also make it easier for you to get your bike for use. 

Stand-up wall bike rack or hanging bar bike racks?

Both basically do the job of holding up your bike to a wall, which is better is relative, and which one to get is mainly preferential.

Some argue that a hanging bar type of rack can potentially damage your bike’s wheels, but that isn’t true and can be easily countered with care and proper handling.

A stand-up wall rack is more secure but is a tad more tedious in terms of bike storing and use.

If you have and want to hang multiple bikes, then you’re top pick should be the Koova Multi Rack.

Made with powder-coated heavy-gauge steel, this rack has a weight capacity of up to 200lbs and can easily hold even the largest of bike types.

The rack also has extensions so that you can also hang other accessories such as helmets and cycling pouches.

This top-tier rack is capable of holding up to 6 bikes and is rather easy to install.

With an adjustable and highly customizable rail-frame and lifetime warranty, this rack does cost a pretty penny but is well worth every cent for its utility and longevity.

The solo-bike counterpart of the Koova is the Steadyrack Mountain.

Right off the bat, this rack has a mountain in its name because it’s geared more towards storing mountain bikes with larger tires that can be up to 2.8” wide.

It’s not limited to just mountain bikes, anything weighing 77 lbs and under with less than 3” tires can sit comfortably on this rack. 

With a simple yet innovative design, users can effortlessly just roll their bikes in and out of the rack’s hinges, requiring almost no lifting at all!

You also can save a lot of space thanks to its 180°  pivot mechanism.

The most affordable multi-rack is the Qualward Multi-rack.

The Qualward can hold up to 4 bikes or a maximum of up to 200lbs and has adjustable spacing, allowing you to set the distance between your bikes to a level you’re comfortable with.  

The main strength of this rack is its space-saving capability, with its adjustable rail and 4 removable hooks that have rubberized tips that prevent damaging your bike wheels.

Basically, just get the job done.

The most budget-friendly single-bike rack has to be the Sportneer Bike Wall Mount.

For its low cost, you get a decent rack whose whole structure is constructed from aluminum alloy.

This single-bike rack can hold anything from a standard road bike to a mountain bike and has an adjustable length/width of 9.1 and 6.5” respectively, both up to 14.2” 

Scratch-proof padding and a 33° adjustable angle are nice perks given the low price. 

Other ways to mount your bike in your garage?

If you’re not 100% sure about a wall mount bike rack, then you can also consider the use of floor mounts and ceiling mounts. Floor mounts are simple and easy to install and make it easier for you to get your bike in and out – it doesn’t save you as much space though.

On the other hand, a ceiling mount saves you the most space, but is also the least conventional and is more complicated to install. Storing and getting your bike might also be a bit more tricky with these. 

If you need to tighten or loosen anchor bolts in concrete or masonry walls, here’s what you need to know about the DeWalt impact wrench.  

But for one-of-jobs, you can, of course, just use your hand wrench with a socket set.

Get out of the habit of using an adjustable wrench as they round off and damage bolt heads due to its loose fit.

Here’s a more detailed guide on bike installation in your garage.

Dos

• Do keep in mind your garage’s space.
• Ensure that the rack is securely in place after installing.
• Do work within the weight capacity of the rack.

Don’ts

• Don’t get a rack that’s inappropriate for your garage’s layout.
• Don’t leave the rack without testing its stability first.
• Don’t overbear or attempt to modify the rack for heavier loads.