Stash Your Bike

With an amazing walkability score, all of San Francisco is at your feet from the front door of The Wilson. Though a walker's and a biker's paradise, what do you do with your bike when you're at home.

If storage woes are slowing you down (literally,) take a look at these tips from writer, Courtney Craig, at Apartment Guide. 

1. On Your Balcony

A balcony is a perfect spot for a bike — putting it outside gets it out of your living space. However, this is only a good idea if your balcony is covered. Rust is the enemy of the cyclist, so keep your two-wheeled steed out of the rain.

2. On the Wall

If you’ve got a blank wall, you’re in luck. It’s easy to find special mounts that get your bike off the floor and out of the way. Shop online — Googling “bike storage” will get you all the info you need — or look in any sporting goods store.

Just be sure to follow the instructions and drill the mount into a stud so it’s strong enough to hold the weight of your bike. You’ll also want to check with your landlord before you drill anything major into a wall – or be prepared to do some big-time spackling when you move out.

3. Up High

If you don’t have much in the way of horizontal space, think vertical. Some apartment dwellers rig up pulley systems that hoist the bike up to the ceiling. Like the wall mounts, this will involve drilling the mounts into something that can withstand the weight, so check with your landlord and be sure you know what you’re doing before you start.

A pulley system is one of the more complicated storage methods, but its advantage is that it gets the bike completely out of your way – you just walk right under it.

4. Behind the Couch

Do you have room to pull your couch out from the wall a bit? Simply wheel your bike behind the furniture for easy storage. This could also work behind a bed, end table or any other piece of furniture that abuts a wall.
Read more: Storage Tips for Small Apartments

5. In the Bathroom

Hear us out – how much time do you spend the shower? Just a few minutes per day, right? The rest of the time, that’s an unused storage spot that could be used for your bike. Just remember to wheel it outside when you want to take a shower.