Reddit reviews Racor - B-1R, Bike Rack, Garage Wall Mounted

It’s a Racor Vertical Bike Rack, came in really handy here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gRB6BbFXSMNW4

Sure! I don't remember what they're called but I found the shelves at the Container Store. For the bike rack I'm using this, which catches the front wheel. The rear tire has scuffed up the wall a bit, but Amazon sells trays you can mount to catch the wheel and avoid that. I was just too lazy to buy one.

Edit:

https://www.containerstore.com/s/shelving/floating-wall-mounted-shelving/wall-mounted-wire-triple-cube/12d?productId=11008701

This is lovely, but your layout needs some work. That bike should be hung vertically in the inaccessible corner where the light wood end table is currently. http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1381846128&sr=1-1

I'd find a better solution for the TV and the couch. I like where the couch is currently, the TV should be on the long wall on an tilting wall mount so you can push it out to be across from the TV when in use and push it back when not, or leave it angled at the TV all the time. Either way, it will feel more cohesive. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/peerless-truvue-full-motion-tilting-wall-mount-for-most-22-37-flat-panel-tvs-black/8844925.p?id=1218911747388&skuId=8844925&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8844925&extensionType={adtype}:{network}&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!{keyword}!{matchtype}!{adwords_producttargetid}!{network}!{ifmobile:M}!{creative}&kpid=8844925&k_clickid=71b18fad-31d0-3968-eb9b-00006b13c787&gclid=CPLQu7iBmboCFQ-a4Aod_gEAFQ
You'll probably have to get rid of one of those recliners to make this work, as your living room is very narrow and long. I'd consider swapping out the recliner for the modern chair in the basement. That has more of the esthetic that you're going for. You have to work with what you have, my friend. As time and money permits, consider a left return sectional that can run along the long wall. That will keep the room open. Also, you need an area rug in the living room. That will define this space.
Lastly, a rule of thumb for hanging art is that it shouldn't be hung any higher than the door frame. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule, but I think that you're home would do well with following that idea. It keeps the items in the room connected and allows the viewer to actually see it. Your house is wonderful. Truly. You're young and you're catering to your lifestyle. Getting accolades in the interior design subreddit ain't easy. You're on your way.

This is all levers and forces and shit. You need this.

Racor B-1R Solo Vertical Bike Rack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5vHfzbAMQHBER

It took about 15 minutes to install, pretty easy.

you have a lot of options, but they all boil down to the question of whether you want to store your bike horizontally (e.g. holding the bike up by the top tube, like with this mount), or vertically (usually holding the bike by the front wheel, like this mount).

i prefer vertical mounts because they take less wall space, but it means stuff might tumble out of my saddle bag or panniers if i leave things in them when i mount my bike. i've gotten in the habit of removing these bags on my way into my apartment, but once in a while i forget. but horizontal mounts take up a relatively enormous amount of wall space. on the other hand, if you're proud of your bike, it can be a nice way to show it off i guess.

i use the vertical mount i linked above for my apartment, but my office has this track thing with some hooks and we can hold up 3 bikes in the 48" track (with the middle big upside down to avoid the handlebars knocking into each other). they're all pretty great, and i have no complaints except that you'll want to figure out what to do to protect the wall from the wheels sooner rather than later. even relatively smooth tires will start eating up the wall where they rest, if they're there without any protection.

there are also more aesthetically themed mounts both on the horizontal and vertical sides of things. i tend to prefer understated kind of industrial looks, though, so the white metal hook really pleased me and i didn't save links to other products i saw.

the major takeaway is (i hope) that you have tons of dimensions to work out, and most of them are personal preference. if you don't have any wall space, then horizontal mounts might be out of the question, but beyond those sorts of things, as long as you have a stud you can mount just about whatever you want. road bikes aren't very heavy, and the load they put on a properly installed wall mount almost certainly won't be a problem.

so just look for something you like that has a good handful of believable reviews (there are chrome extensions and stuff that can analyze reviews for false reviews, which is unfortunately a thing). you can also find really inventive designs on etsy and stuff, which will give you inspiration for what qualities to look for (material, size, color, etc...) if nothing else.

Hmm it seems this one requires that back board to lock into.

I just found these:
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Leonardo-Single-Bike-Rack-Colors/dp/B000ACAM06/ref=sr_1_24?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-24

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-1

And this cheapo:
http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PIW-1R-PIW-1W-Wall-Mount-Hanger/dp/B0009I572E/ref=sr_1_23?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-23

Looks like this: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009I8ANM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001NGD4GM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BS5K2W2FH8NV8DF8TEP

I want to install a bike wall mount into drywall, but I'm not sure I can reliably find a stud. I have an edge-finder, but it detects metal and other things (electric pipes, metal stuff) that I shouldn't be screwing into. My bike is light, but I feel like standard drywall mounts would't be enough to hold it. Are there some special mounts I can use?

I have this one for my bike and it does fairly well. (Racor -B-1R Solo Vertical Bike Rack –Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MhwQCbS8VKWVR)

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1420047375&sr=8-7&keywords=wall+mount+bike

Minimal, simple to install, and durable so far (though the rubber padding on the hook is starting to stretch and will probably tear eventually--no big deal).