Do you, your partner or family enjoy a bike ride?
Riding bikes has always been a popular activity for leisure and family outings as well as for exercise. It's a huge part of our Australian culture and you can see people riding alone or in groups in all our major cities. So big of an impact, people now spend hundreds of dollars on the right gear for safety and the best bikes.
Many people often leave their bikes leaning up against a wall at home, lying on the ground in the garage and who knows where else!
If this sounds like you, and you have invested a lot into your bike then you need to consider the following realities:
- Did you know Bike theft is on the rise? With more high-quality bikes in our neighbourhoods and their popularity, they are being nicked from front doors and backyards every day
- Our backyards and garages are getting cluttered and your bike is prone to damage if it's just parked anywhere. It can get knocked, tripped over and what's worse you can injure yourself.
- Our homes are also getting smaller and people are choosing to live in units and smaller dwellings, so where does your bike fit in?
Well, the solution to all 3 problems is clear, and the reason you are on this page.
Bikes can be awkward items to store, especially when you have more than one. Luckily, there are some very neat storage solutions for you.
You need a proper storage solution for your bicycle...
A Bike Shed!
Types of Bike Sheds:
Here at Cheap Sheds we have storage units which are suitable to be used for storing bicycles including the above which are our steel top-selling bike sheds.
All our steel sheds at are designed to be weather resistant.
Buying a Bike Shed
Before rushing and buying a Bike shed we recommend you do some research.
#1 Measure Your Bike/s
How many bikes do you have? Are they all adult size or some children bicycles? Measure how much room they take on the ground, so get measurements of the length & width (including pedals) and height.
#2 Decide the best place to add a bike shed to your home.
Everyone has different homes so you need to see where a shed will best fit and how much room you have for it.
This will give you an indication of what size and shape shed to look at, narrow, wide or regular.
#3 When researching the sheds available, keep the following in mind
Doors |
Most Bike sheds have double doors opening to the front but some of the narrow designs have one large hinged door. Do you want sliding doors or Hinged ones? This will also be determined by how much room you have to swing a door out. Easy access is important so be sure to measure your bike and consider the area you wish to build your Bike shed. You want to be able to get it in and out the shed easily. |
Security |
Most will come with a latch so you can buy a lock for the shed itself. Or if the design you want doesn't, you can easily fix one yourself but keep it in mind when checking the bike shed kits. |
Accessories |
It's worth adding a door ramp to your kit, This lets your roll the bike in and out super smoothly. Better for tyres as well. Most Shed kits have this accessory as an inexpensive option, |
Top 4 Reasons To Own a Bike Shed:
- It is an enclosed structure, which will protect your bikes from various harmful environmental elements such as heat, water or even snow if you leave in the Blue Mountains or any other parts of Australia where it might snow.
- You can lock it up when you are not using your bike to keep them secure.
- Bikes are protected from pets that could bite on the tires of your bikes or on other parts of the bike.
- Proper storage of bikes in a shed would aid to maintain their good condition and thus aid you to save money, as there is no need to spend for repairs.
Most Popular Bike Sheds Online
We recommend you measure your bike/s and first decide how you wish to store them before buying a product. Doing your research and measurements first will make sure you get the right product for your needs.
Roof: Sloping and hinged so it lifts up Size: 1.76m x 1.07m x 1.265m Material: Steel Colour: Comes in 3 colours or Zinc This is one of the most popular options we have in store. The multi-function design and steel structure is commonly used for storing bikes and riding equipment. It is also used for covering pool pumps and wheelie bins. If you are using it for bikes we recommend getting a door ramp from the accessories too. |
Roof: Sloping Door: Single & double hinged door Size: 3m x 1.52m Material: Steel Colour: Available in Merino, Green and Grey This is one is extra long if you have more than 2 bikes or want to extra storage for other bike gear. If it's truly a bike shed you can fit it with a small workbench so you can do bike repairs all in one spot. |
NOTE: PLASTIC SHEDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Roof: Slight slope and hinged so it lifts up Door: Double Hinged doors Size:1.46m x 2m x 1.33m Colour: Brown & Cream Material: Resin Storage Unit This Franklin Horizontal Storage Shed with Glidetop provides storage space for your garden tools used to maintain your backyard. |
Roof: Flat roof Door: Single Wide door Size: 2.105m x 1.07m Material: Steel Colours: Comes in colour or Zinc This storage shed is great for along the side of the house or in your garage for storing your bikes. With a hinged door for easy access and it's height, it will make rolling your bike in and out easy and safe. You can certainly fit in more than one bike and with some bike racks, you can fit the whole family bikes in neatly. |
Roof: Flat Door: Roller door Size: 2.4 m x 0.8m Material: Corrugated Steel Colour: Comes in 6 colours or Zinc The Smartlocker is for serious riders. This storage shed provides the ultimate secure solution for bikes and gear. It has a roller door that locks and it can neatly fit in a garage or around the side of the house. With some added bike racks and hooks you can create the ultimate riders bike storage shed. |
Roof: Sloping Door: Double Hinged Size: 3m x 0.78m Material: Steel Colour: Comes in colour or Zinc Specsavers are very popular choices for family bike storage. They are affordable, provide ample room and can easily sit against a wall anywhere around the house exterior. The double door entry makes accessing your bikes easy and ensures less damage and scratches. Spacesaver Skillion Roof 3m x 0.78m Double Door Zincalume Shed |