In these tough economic times we are all looking to save money where we can. So, we asked a local DIY enthusiast (and ex-builder) to talk us through how to put a simple base down for an Addition Bike Storage Unit. However, to make things a little harder we set him a budget.
The Addtion secure bike storage unit is quite a heavy unit for it’s size - Heavy enough to be a deterrent to thieves but not so heavy you require an industrial grade base to sit it on.
Stage 1: Where to put it?
The Addition bike store measures 1800mm x 800mm – So I will be looking for a space around 2 meters x 1 meter for the actual unit, then a further 2 meters in front of the unit to allow easy access.. An area has been allocated already – this is not an ideal area, there are a number of tree roots and lumps of rock in the way. The area is also close to over hanging trees which may need cutting back.
Stage 2: Mark out the area.
'Measure twice cut once' has always been my moto. So, I have marked out roughly where the shed base will be using wooden batons. As you can see, we may just get away with not cutting back the trees in this case.
TOP TIP: Making a cheaper frame.
Delivery palettes come in lots of standard sizes, I have found one that happens to be 2.1m x 1m. There are hundreds of these things all over the place and normally free (if you ask nicely). So I asked a local store if I could have one and simply knocked the palette apart with a hammer.
I now have a ready made, perfect size frame – no cutting and most importantly no trip to B&Q on a bank holiday weekend!
More in part 2 – Coming soon.
The task was simple: Build a shed base in my garden suitable for an Addition bike storage unit for less that £50. We thought that this couldn’t be done... how wrong we were.
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Addition Bike Shed - store your hybrid bicycle in here! |
The Addition bike store is the original bike storage solution from Asgard which has been described by Bike Radar Magazine as “The best bike storage they we have seen” . Designed to house up to 3 bikes, the Addition unit is built from tough galvanised (weatherproof steel) and features a heavy duty 3 point locking system.
Stage 1: Where to put it?
The Addition bike store measures 1800mm x 800mm – So I will be looking for a space around 2 meters x 1 meter for the actual unit, then a further 2 meters in front of the unit to allow easy access.. An area has been allocated already – this is not an ideal area, there are a number of tree roots and lumps of rock in the way. The area is also close to over hanging trees which may need cutting back.
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Decide where to put your Asgard bike store |
Asgard recommend you leave a couple of meters between your unit and any walls, this stops and thieves from using a wall as leverage to try and move the units. Leaving space around the unit will also help to keep condensation down as air flows through the hidden vents in the roof. As this unit is tight against the wall there is no change is can be used as a lever.
'Measure twice cut once' has always been my moto. So, I have marked out roughly where the shed base will be using wooden batons. As you can see, we may just get away with not cutting back the trees in this case.
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Batons mark the spot |
Delivery palettes come in lots of standard sizes, I have found one that happens to be 2.1m x 1m. There are hundreds of these things all over the place and normally free (if you ask nicely). So I asked a local store if I could have one and simply knocked the palette apart with a hammer.
I now have a ready made, perfect size frame – no cutting and most importantly no trip to B&Q on a bank holiday weekend!
More in part 2 – Coming soon.
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