Comments on: Simple DIY Kid’s Bicycle Rack with Helmet Storage

By: Clair

Clair — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:39:47 +0000

Was excited when we saw this. We really needed a bike rack, we’re a family of four, we each have a bike and our kids each have a scooter. The kids have 20” bikes which barely fit in. We had to use bungee cords to keep our adult bikes in. The base needs to be way longer to be effective and the spacing needs to be specific to your needs (bike tires and scooters). Pretty bad generic measurements, it’s a custom job no matter what. Nice idea but what a pain in the long run. Didn’t want to do a PVC built rack because it looks janky but kind of wish we did. Doesn’t look half bad, stained it the same color as the fence but the kids can’t pull their own bikes on or off since they’re all jammed so close together. I’d say it’s a great design for two kids bikes (16” or smaller) and 2 to 3 scooters (as long as you customize your spacing).

By: Annette l Yount

Annette l Yount — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 01:52:20 +0000

In reply to Korine. Korine. I'm liking the way you think. Thanks !!

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By: Korine

Korine — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:05:05 +0000

I just built this (or at least a version of it!) yesterday. I modified the HECK out of the plans so adult bikes would fit, but the plans were still very useful and worth the money. I also modified it to avoid dealing with pocket screws by just putting the boards on top of one another. I don’t care that the boards aren’t all flush.
I made it 4′ long and skipped the crossbar halfway down the back. I attached the diagonal pieces for in between the bikes directly to the top crossbar (so an angle other than 45 degrees was needed – it ended up being close to 30 degrees on the bottom and 60 degrees on the top. AND the diagonal pieces needed to be ~30″). I also increased the spacing between the diagonal pieces to fit adult bikes. I used fewer diagonal pieces and spaced them either 6″ or 6.5″ apart. There’s parking for 7 bikes.
When modifying plans like this, which I do ALL the time – it’s like modifying a recipe for me! – I measure and adjust as I go. So with this one, I built the frame and when it came time to put in the diagonal pieces, I put bikes in place to make sure the spacing was good.

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:44:55 +0000

In reply to Terin. Hi Terin, You can find the cut list in the plans. Thank you!

By: Terin

Terin — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:49:13 +0000

In reply to Addicted 2 DIY. Yes, what are the cuts to make this please?

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:45:32 +0000

In reply to Bailey. So sorry for the delayed response. If you make it taller and deeper, you should still be able to fit smaller bikes. I wouldn't change the width between the angled pieces.

By: Bailey

Bailey — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:38:58 +0000

I just ordered the plans, thank you so much! If I make the dimensions bigger to fit adult bikes, will it still hold up kiddo sized bikes? Do you know easy dimensions to do this? Thank you!