Anyone tried one of these bike 'garages'?

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:42 pm

I need something cheaper than the 'tin' bikesafe 250 style ones; nice though they are. They still make 350-400 on eBay for local second hand ones (Why is it they go for less in Scotland but with much more delivery costs to here in Kent of course?)

http://www.airflow-group.com/bikesafe-250-i615.html

These are cheaper & easier to assemble (and dismantle too if required) at my rented place.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1

Anyone any experience of these?

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:52 pm

im gonna be well intrested in this thread chris as ive got to get something like this when i goto uni in september! Screw on road parking in a city! im gonna miss my garage!

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:02 am

Well I've just put up one of these for the Se7en

And

That seems to be a similar material to the Protech ones and so I'm interested to see if they are any good for bikes.

I wish I'd spotted this one before. Probably better type for you Squiffy for security too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bike-Safe-motor-c ... dZViewItem

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:13 am

o0o0o thats kind of like the thing i use for shows! Excpet mines designed for landrovers lol!

Im definatly up for one that you put up yourself, the problem at the moment is i dont know if im going to be renting or in halls, if its the later im not quite sure what to do!

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:45 am

Think the only downside with the fabric type ones is insurance.
Most policies specify brick built garage

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:47 am

Mine is insured as a stand outside machine anyway so it is only for keeping the worst of the wet weather off her!!!

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:51 am

Timbo.
I assume the 'fabric' cover on a frame saves chafing on the paintwork (unlike a tarpaulin laid over it) if it's windy as well as being just a push/ride in or out without having to untie it etc.

I have got a few stationary engines under fabric covers and it is amazing how a little movement can mark paintwork.
My VTR is under an Oxford silver outdoor shaped cover that I got off of eBay about 18 months ago. Works well but not as nice as a proper shaped 'garage'.

Emailed Carcoon people and got this response:-

Hi Chris, After the Christmas rush we will be producing a new outdoor Bikebubble for the first time.
If you would like to give me a shout after the holiday I will let you
know what's available.
Best regards,

Carcoon.

Or how about this here?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... Track=true

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:16 am

go go bike bubble!

theyre like an inspector gadget toy but they are brilliant!

Rincewind · Post by **Rincewind** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:52 am

Timbo wrote: My kids would love the blow-up garage, would probably want to live in it I think i may buy them one for chrimbo LOL

and then put your bike in the kids bedroom!! tada!!

crookster · Post by **crookster** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:31 am

hi guys just thought i would fill you in on carcoon i have had a carcoon bubble in my shed then garage for the past 6 years and can honestly say they are the dogs and do exactly what they say. i can also say that having any problems with the product customers service is second to none they even dropped parts off at my house on their way home. well worth the money in my books. this is the best product on the market so dont compramise.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:12 pm

Hi Crookster.
I have used the Carcoon for my Lotus Seven but of course the bike one is for internal use only at the moment (see the posting from me above about the 'new' outdoor one coming).

I may well have a green one of the Pro_Tech ones as it seems a good compromise and is available at a fairly good price.

Post by **sirch345** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:54 am

Timbo wrote:
Rincewind wrote:
Timbo wrote: My kids would love the blow-up garage, would probably want to live in it I think i may buy them one for chrimbo LOL
and then put your bike in the kids bedroom!! tada!!
Any suggestions as to how i get a heavy VTR up the stairs, round a u-turn at the top of the stairs and back out again are welcomed as i have sold the kids on Ebay instead.

Putting a ramp up from the front garden not an option, neighbours complain a lot and fitting an external lift comes under planning regs.

I know, keep it in the dining room !!

LOL

Excellent

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:09 am

Timbo.
As Clouseau would have said "The case is sol-ved"

My business is disabled persons equipment. Stairlifts, platform wheelchair lifts etc. VTR up the stairs? No probs