Rompy McPoot Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Where do you put your paddock stands when you're not using them? I'm sick of mine getting under my feet. I've go a breeze block built garage with rafters. Nail in the wall? Hang 'em from the rafters? I'd rather they didn't fall on my head, or even worse, the bikes. Thank you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Mine stand in a corner or in front of the bikes, I then use them as door stops if its breezy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I used to park my bike/bikes on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Sensible answer - In the garage i've got hooks fixed to the garage trusses specifically for paddock stands. In the trailer I have velcro straps with metal loops, which I fix to the stands, then hook onto brackets on the side of the trailer. A bit of rubber and velcro glued to the trailer wall stops them banging and moving in transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I put the bike on the rear one all time and the front folds up fairly compact so I don’t know why I’m even replying really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, Timbo S2 said: Sensible answer - In the garage i've got hooks fixed to the garage trusses specifically for paddock stands. In the trailer I have velcro straps with metal loops, which I fix to the stands, then hook onto brackets on the side of the trailer. A bit of rubber and velcro glued to the trailer wall stops them banging and moving in transport. What kind of hooks are you using? Screw in jobbies? I'm guessing you don't hang them above the bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Rompy McPoot said: What kind of hooks are you using? Screw in jobbies? I'm guessing you don't hang them above the bikes? Something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fixman-977982-Wall-Mounted-Double-Storage/dp/B01M6ZRZLX/ref=asc_df_B01M6ZRZLX/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=207961523712&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9372268013229180200&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006676&hvtargid=pla-420561285260&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 No, they don;t hang over the bikes. Pushbikes do however... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VELCRO-STRONG-HANGING-HOOKS-Heavy-Duty-Carabiner-Tool-Bike-Ladder-Punching-Bag/202639290386?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=502716718200&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 These in the trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I store mine partially under my bench. Poke the holdy-up part under the bench parallel to the floor so the handle part is vertical. They stick out an inch or so but never tripped over them yet....... you know what's going to happen when i go home today don't you ? They don't even get in the way that much when working at the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hang them up. Not taking my own advice since 1994. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddybikes Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 8 hours ago, Rompy McPoot said: Where do you put your paddock stands when you're not using them? I'm sick of mine getting under my feet. I've go a breeze block built garage with rafters. Nail in the wall? Hang 'em from the rafters? I'd rather they didn't fall on my head, or even worse, the bikes. Thank you!!!!! I’ve created a rip in the time space continuum handy for paddock stands and geeehovis’s witneseseseseses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark/Foggy Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, fastfreddybikes said: I’ve created a rip in the time space continuum handy for paddock stands and geeehovis’s witneseseseseses Careful with that, one day you will open your lock-up and find it completely full of odd socks, 10mm sockets and 5mm hex keys. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elohesra Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Attach helium balloons to them so they float up to the ceiling. When you need them, shoot the balloons one at a time with an airgun until you achieve the desired rate of descent. Don't let them float out of the doors as they would then present a hazard to passing aircraft. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark/Foggy Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 If you get the right number of pellets in them, they will float down and then the added weight will lift the bike into a stable position. Is so much better than worrying if you can get a nail in well enough to support a stand. Another option is to turn them upside down and hang them over the seat of the bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srad34 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 12 hours ago, jaycee said: I used to park my bike/bikes on them. Ahhhh, them were the days... 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) Hang them on the wall. I've got a very small garage so maximise the floor space by getting all my stands and as much stuff as possible up and onto the walls. @Rompy McPoot some pics here Edited June 25, 2020 by MonkeyJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadmad Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Rafters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coombehouse Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I seem to have acquired loads but never use them. Hateful things. Replaced by abba stands. Must have a clear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony Nitrous said: I recently realised mine don’t fit my Kwak so now I get to buy a couple more... More bikes and stands needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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