Hanging bicycles from the rafters is a great way to save garage space. But even hanging bikes can take up a bunch of room. Here's a cool space-saving product that puts a new twist on the humble bike hook. The Saris Cycle Glide is a system of hooks mounted on glides. Once the bikes are on the hooks, they can be slid closer to the wall on the glides that mount perpendicular to the wall. And because the hooks slide back and forth on the lower set of glides, the bikes can be nestled neatly together, taking up a lot less space.
This system also makes it easier to take down the bikes when they're hanging over a parked car, a boat or a big mess like in my garage. That's because you can pull or push the bikes clear of the obstruction before you lower it. I've been using mine for almost a year now, and I love it. You can buy a Saris Cycle Glide for $245 at bike stores or online.
Jeff Gorton, Associate Editor
