Rolling around on two wheels is a joy; keeping those same wheels parked in the middle of your garage is… not. Bikes take up more space than we first think they will, and it can lead to awkward walking lanes or deprive you of valuable storage space. Going vertical is one of the simplest ways to reclaim that lost floor space. And while wall hooks and racks get you part of the way there, a
ceiling-mounted hoist utilizes the full overhead “dead zone” you’re probably not using at all.
That’s the idea behind the Store Your Board Heavy Duty Bike Hoist we were sent for review. It’s a straightforward pulley system that promises to lift your bike off the floor and out of your way until it’s time to ride again.
With a 4:1 mechanical advantage, the hoist can easily lift
bikes up to 70 lbs, giving you actual walking lanes between cars or freeing up access around your workbench. The setup is meant to be simple: locate a ceiling stud, mount the hardware, and use the included straps to secure the bike at its frame and front wheel. Pull the rope, and up it goes, while you anchor the rope to the wall cleat. It really is that straightforward.
