http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Outdoor bike storage recommendations en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:57:38 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-380242 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:43:50 +0000 MediumDave 380242@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Arellcat - good to hear they've fixed some of the weaknesses of their designs.</p> <p>The sheds at KB look rugged but are perfectly see-through and can be opened by a long stick or piece of string to trigger the interior door release latch! This is fine as long as you know of the weakness and lock up your bike properly but I do see a number of completely unlocked bikes in there... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-380239 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:24:59 +0000 SRD 380239@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I rather assumed the nice looking wood was the weak point, but (on the phone) couldn't see that it was see thru!</p> <p>Style over substance I guess. or for a secure backyard. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-380237 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:55:05 +0000 Arellcat 380237@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I agree with Morningsider. It looks nice but is an airy garden shed with no especial security measures.</p> <p>A more bulletproof solution might be what University of Edinburgh has installed at Easter Bush. It's a steel frame, wood clad with two layers of overlapping boards for ventilation but not see-through. Heavy duty design though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-380236 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:16:38 +0000 Morningsider 380236@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That does not look very secure. The gaps in the slats mean potential thieves can peek in and, if they like what they see, easily insert a crowbar behind the externally mounted hinges and prise them off. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-380235 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:44:55 +0000 SRD 380235@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Saw an advert for these - looks like a nice design - seriously pricey though. Has anyone tried one?</p> <p><a href="https://brightonbikesheds.co.uk/bike-sheds/vertical-bike-shed/" rel="nofollow">https://brightonbikesheds.co.uk/bike-sheds/vertical-bike-shed/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349636 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:30:26 +0000 Dave 349636@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>Might suit some people -</p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclehoop.com/product/lockers/double-locker/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cyclehoop.com/product/lockers/double-locker/</a></blockquote></p> <p>It doesn't seem like the PDR is restricted to only one bike shed, so as long as you kept them from being adjoined, seems like you could have multiple of these as they are individually small enough. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349635 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:28:48 +0000 Dave 349635@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is it a condition of the PDR that you have to put bikes inside? I'm wondering about installing a front garden shed that would be filled with things to make room for the bikes to be (more securely) stored in the garage... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349621 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:08:43 +0000 bill 349621@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks all for your suggestions and opinions.<br /> We will probably go for Asgard Annexe. </p> <p>@cb thanks for drawing my attention to the planning permissions for front of the house sheds. So glad that as of April 2021 we don't need a planning permission (thanks @Spokes). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349543 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:11:47 +0000 steveo 349543@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I'm surprised so many are designed with the bikes stacked side on to the access point</em><br /> Asgard do a couple of end on ones but I suspect its not as easy to access, trying to pass bikes past each other with cables and hoses in the way vs just laying them up beside one another. The pictures in chdot link speak to that. I reckon that has the same foot print as my 3 bike shed but only really holds two.</p> <p>I'd have preferred an end on access but the space I had available suited the side on. I'd have needed to put hard standing down and it would have been much more visible to the road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349539 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:19:44 +0000 chdot 349539@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Might suit some people -</p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclehoop.com/product/lockers/double-locker/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cyclehoop.com/product/lockers/double-locker/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349530 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:53:31 +0000 toomanybikes 349530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm surprised so many are designed with the bikes stacked side on to the access point. Doesn't seem great for a household of utility cyclists with multiple bikes and independent journeys.</p> <p>A half width cycle hoop hanger would maybe be ideal but they don't seem to exist. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349520 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:53:27 +0000 steveo 349520@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've never bothered with additional security beyond the box. You'd want something powered to cut the box quickly enough and if they've got away with that then the extra minutes it would take for even a decent chain wouldn't make much difference. Vs the time I would waste every day locking and unlocking the bikes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349518 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:50:13 +0000 Greenroofer 349518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for Roibeard approach: don't rely on the bike shed to secure the bikes inside it, just use it to keep the weather off <a href="https://securityforbikes.com/metal-shed-security-advice.php" rel="nofollow">https://securityforbikes.com/metal-shed-security-advice.php</a></p> <p>I've got some of these people's 13mm chain and a Shed Shackle, which will need an angle grinder to open: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_J6jopvC98" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_J6jopvC98</a></p> <p>I've also wired my shed into the house alarm. I think @resurf was recommended that solution.</p> <p>Spokes says that you no longer need planning permission <a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/documents/advice/bike-storage-gardens/" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/documents/advice/bike-storage-gardens/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349478 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:52:00 +0000 Roibeard 349478@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I went for the Trimetals one, in their slightly uprated version (floor, ground anchor, extra locks):</p> <p><a href="https://www.trimetals.co.uk/product/protect-a-cycle/" rel="nofollow">https://www.trimetals.co.uk/product/protect-a-cycle/</a></p> <p>The D-locks they supply aren't brilliant - we replaced them with van style puck locks. These completely cover the shackle, which is an obvious weak point (already exploited in Edinburgh threads passim).</p> <p>Even then, the locks could be cut out easily, so the four locking points just delay the power-tool equipped thief - we only use two unless we're away from the house, relying on the ground anchor instead.</p> <p>A kryptonite cable was supplied to "secure" the bikes to the ground anchor, which I replaced with the biggest chain that would go through the anchor (Almax). The current version may come with a better cable, since it's now a "Loss Prevention Board tested" cable.</p> <p>I did bolt it to the ground.</p> <p>It takes three adult bikes relatively comfortably, and extra fluids, etc.</p> <p>The base took longer to prepare than the shed, but I wanted to ensure easy installation of the shed - any unevenness tends to twist these light metal sheds, such that the bolts and holes may prove difficult to align in assembly. But then I also started from bare earth rather than have existing hard-standing I could use!</p> <p>Happy for you to take a viewing.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349471 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:29:07 +0000 edinburgh87 349471@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I dream of this - could go all out and electrify the all metal exterior, too (once bitten, etc..):</p> <p><a href="https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorbike-garage-plus" rel="nofollow">https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/motorbike-garage-plus</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349467 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:52:16 +0000 cb 349467@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have an Asgard 29er shed.</p> <p><a href="https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/large-metal-bike-shed">https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/large-metal-bike-shed</a></p> <p>Did manage to assemble it on my own although certain steps were very tricky as I recall.</p> <p>It was broken into a year or so back. They cut through the right-hand locking point. That enabled them to open the lid enough to see that none of my bikes were worth stealing. Or perhaps they were disturbed. I was able to get replacement parts from Asgard.<br /> So although these sheds are quite strong they can still be broken into.</p> <p>Possibly useful:<br /> <a href="https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/25397/quick-guide-to-sheds-and-ancillary-buildings">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/25397/quick-guide-to-sheds-and-ancillary-buildings</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349461 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:35:49 +0000 steveo 349461@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As morningsider says I've got an asgard one it's a 3 bike one though with a lot of persuasion I managed to get 4 in.</p> <p>My 29er mtb needs the front wheel removed but it's not a big deal. I've found it best suited to having one bike that is used all the time as its a bit faffy getting at the bikes behind.</p> <p><a href="https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/bike-storage-x3" rel="nofollow">https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/bike-storage-x3</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349460 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:15:52 +0000 Morningsider 349460@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Bill - no, I didn't think it was necessary. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349459 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:58:11 +0000 chdot 349459@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The reviews of the last one aren’t that inspiring!</p> <p>How hard can it be to put a small shed together?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349457 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:24:35 +0000 toomanybikes 349457@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been looking recently for one. I thought the asgard annex design would be a pain to get the back bike out by itself? I.e. Using alternate bikes at different times. </p> <p>Been looking at this one <a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/WFX-Utility--Velo-5-ft.-W-x-7-ft.-D-Metal-Bike-Shed-V111937379-L510-K~U000826268.html?refid=GX434248611059-U000826268&amp;device=m&amp;ptid=907713190949&amp;targetid=pla-907713190949&amp;network=g&amp;ireid=106787521&amp;device=m&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwvMqDBhB8EiwA2iSmPDJXSuYik_YSLptNygXRTBwwdMgC91FHJaq95Opp5mNdTilCtJI_NRoCHUkQAvD_BwE">here</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349452 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:10:48 +0000 bill 349452@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks @Morningsider. Did you bolt it down? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349451 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:50:25 +0000 Morningsider 349451@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I bought an <a href="https://www.asgardsss.co.uk/bike-storage-x3-police-approved">Asgard Annex</a> a few months ago so we could get the bikes out of the house. Pricey, but very sturdy. Two person job to put it together (expect cursing) but I'm very happy with it. Steveo has one as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20553#post-349450 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:10:48 +0000 bill 349450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We bought a small house a few months ago but it has no garage or shed. The bike lives inside for now but that makes the corridor quite narrow. We have a decent size paved front yard and was thinking about getting some bike storage for that (and perhaps all the bike tools, parts). Something that I can easily use every day without causing much noise in the morning. </p> <p>Anyone here has anything like that?<br /> The height up to 1.6m, no particular restrictions on the width and depth so far as we haven't put anything else here yet. </p>