Ebike wall/ceiling hanger

[cwah]

Hello there,

Any of you tried to hang your ebike on the wall or the ceiling?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bicycle-Lift-Hoist-Ceiling-Mount-Bike-Storage-Hanger-Roof-Rack-Hook-Garage-Stand/931278468.html

I'm thinking of maybe getting one of this, but they are usually limited to 20kg and my ebike is 26kg

And, it doesn't seem really fast to put on the ceiling, need to adjust the hanger to the bike, lift it, and park the rope... would be great to have something fast and that save a lot of space.

What do you use guys?

 

[spinningmagnets]

I have a bicycle on one of those right now, but...it is not electric, no battery or motor weight. First step is to determine where you want it, then attach a large section of of plywood in that area, which will allow you to sink bolts/screws into the rafters (or crossbeams) to anchor the plywood (1/2-inch? 5/8ths?). Then, you can attach the brackets where you want, even if there is not a rafter near that spot.

 

[cwah]

hmm... I didn't know it needs plywood. But I have some wood at home I can use.

I was a bit afraid it might not be strong enough for a 26kg bike

 

[www.recumbents.com]

I have the 220 lb variety of the Garage Gator lift. It works well. I have about 5 bikes hanging from it now...

Review: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/reviews/garage_gator/default.htm

https://garagegator.com/

-Warren.

 

[cwah]

which brand did you buy? I'm looking for a reliable one

 

[RoadWrinkle]

I have a bicycle on one of those right now, but...it is not electric, no battery or motor weight. First step is to determine where you want it, then attach a large section of of plywood in that area, which will allow you to sink bolts/screws into the rafters (or crossbeams) to anchor the plywood (1/2-inch? 5/8ths?). Then, you can attach the brackets where you want, even if there is not a rafter near that spot.

Forget about plywood, just find the ceiling joists (with a stud finder or a finish nail probe), they should be 16" or 24" on center and run the length of your ceiling (so you can still mount anywhere you want on your ceiling). Then use two 1/4" diameter x 7" long lag bolts to screw a 2x4 right through the drywall into the ceiling joists. Now you have a thick piece of wood to screw your pully brackets to without ever worrying about anything failing.

 

[mlt34]

I don't know if you live in the US, but Harbor Freight has the same thing for 8 bucks with good reviews except some people say to replace the rope with something better quality. Im on my phone killing time in airport so i dont feel like finding the link right now, but im sure you can search it. I have a harbor freight one on the way now. When I get it, ill probably swap in some 550 paracord.

As an engineer, I feel comfortable putting a 25 kg bike on it when says 20 kg limit. The safety factor they are required to design into those systems has to be at least 100%, though it is likely much more. The first thing to go would probably be the rope or the cheap pulley axles, but both should support well over 50kg. If you're worried about it, try hanging a trash can full of water from it for a few days. 1 liter = 1kg. It's probably worth the 8 bucks to determine if it will hold it.

 

[dogman dan]

Bet the weight limit is based on cheap rope. The hanger hardware looks able to take more, and I bet the pulleys are good enough too.

Replace the rope and go for it.

 

[nicobie]

This is what I use. A lineman gave me an old one. I just stuck a new rope on it.

 

[cwah]

Thanks for all these answer, can I use this as stud finder?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stud-finder-AC-live-wire-warning-for-safe-home-use-wood-and-metal-studs-finder-high/829821020.html

and these screws 6x140mm tx30:
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/VIS-BOIS-VISSAL-TORX-ANTI-FENDAGE-40-50-60-70-80-100-120-140-160-180-200x4-5-6-/251186117546?pt=FR_YO_MaisonJardin_Bricolage_Quincaillerie&var=&hash=item3a7bdbfbaa

And can I drill my ceiling without fear of damaging the property??

 

[dnmun]

nope. if you don't know what you are doing you should not do anything. if you don't know how your apartment in paris is framed you should not even consider buying one of these and damaging the apartment can get you evicted. even if you don't drill into a water pipe.

 

[RoadWrinkle]

No screws. Use a 1/4"diameter x 7" long lag bolt (with a hex head) and pre-drill. Then just measure 16" or 24" from the edge of your ceiling and tap the drywall with your hand, is it solid or hollow? If solid you found the stud, use a finish nail to confirm (no need stud finder, most are junk), then duplicate that measurement on center to find the rest of the studs until you are at the place you want to mount at. The 2x4 is cut to length so that you are screwing into two studs on each end of the 2x4. Now you can mount the pulleys anywhere you want on the 2x4. FYI Most landlord tenant situations prohibit a tenant from installing permanent fixtures without prior permission. But if you do the install wrong, you can do much more damage to the ceiling than just the two holes you will make installing the 2x4 correctly. When you move, dis-assemble and use a little dry wall joint compound to cover the holes, sand it, apply another coat, sand that, paint it and no more holes.

 

[Hillhater]

...... The safety factor they are required to design into those systems has to be at least 100%, though it is likely much more........

Hmmm ? .. im not so sure the Chinese (who seem to make most of the HF hardware these days).. understand the concept of "safety factor" in the way you and i would want them to !
I would econd the "test it yourself" idea.