The sun is out again, the bike paths are opening up, and your bike has been patiently waiting in a corner of the garage since autumn. Before taking it out for the first ride of the season, it's a good time to ask yourself a simple question: is your storage space really up to par? A well-stored bike is a bike that's easier to take out, better cared for, and takes up less space in your life. Here's how to prepare your storage to fully enjoy the season.
Why storage is part of the cycling experience
A bike lying on the floor, leaning against a wall, or wedged between the lawnmower and Christmas boxes, is a bike you hesitate to take out. Storage friction becomes practice friction. When your bike is neatly hung on a wall mount, visible, accessible, it calls to you every time you pass by. The organization of your space directly influences how often you ride.
Créations AVLR's wooden wall mounts are designed precisely for this: to transform your garage or hallway into a functional and aesthetic space. Natural wood blends into any environment, and the solidity of Quebec manufacturing guarantees a mount that will last for years.
Assessing your current space
Before installing anything, take a full tour of the available space. Look at the free walls in your garage, basement, or hallway. A 1.5-meter wall can accommodate one or two bikes horizontally or vertically, depending on the chosen mount model. Note the ceiling height and the presence of accessible joists for solid fastening.
Also identify obstacles: garage doors, electrical panels, windows. A good wall mount installation first requires a good understanding of the available space. If you have any doubts about fastening to your type of wall (plaster, concrete, drywall), do not hesitate to consult the installation guides available on the Créations AVLR website.
Choosing the right mount for your bike type
The choice of mount depends primarily on your bike and the available space. For a standard road or mountain bike, a horizontal wall hook mount is the most popular solution: it takes up little floor space, lifts the bike out of the way, and protects the frame. For very narrow spaces, a vertical mount allows you to store the bike perpendicular to the wall, holding it by the front wheel.
Créations AVLR manufactures its mounts from solid wood, without fragile plastic or rusting metal. The wooden surface also protects your bike's frame from scratches often caused by cheap metal hooks. This is a detail that makes all the difference on a high-end bike.
Preparing your bike for the season at the same time
Take advantage of this reorganization moment to do a quick inspection of your bike. Check tire pressure, chain condition, and the functioning of brakes and gears. A well-maintained bike from the beginning of the season is a bike that won't let you down in the middle of a ride.
Once your mount is installed and your bike inspected, you are ready for the season. And this year, with proper storage, you'll have no excuse not to go out, even for a short hour.