Getting a bike over a door way lip

[jon-]

Hey,

My garage door has been converted into a upvc window and door, great for security but not so clever trying to haul a bike in.

Initial testing I got the bike in with 2 x 1 metre long bits of wood hinged in the middle (and old wallpaper table i found) but the belly still scraped a bit.

Just wondering if anyone had any smarter ideas for contraptions to get the bike into the garage over the lip.

[black-k1]

A plank that will 'see saw' the bike over. (Roll on one end and roll off the other.)

[WestYorkie]

black-k1 said:

A plank that will 'see saw' the bike over. (Roll on one end and roll off the other.)

+1 In a Kickstartesque manner

[lawrence567]

A Ramp...
then you can jump the gap! lol!

A "See-Saw" plank sounds like a good idea.

[jon-]

I think there's an old door in the garage, that should be long enough to seesaw... should be quite amusing! Got to love bikes, but only once they're out. They're a pain in the ass to store!

[aeropilot]

jon- said:

My garage door has been converted into a upvc window and door, great for security but not so clever trying to haul a bike in.

Err.....surely this little issue occured to you BEFORE deciding to do this conversion..

[jon-]

aeropilot said:

jon- said:

My garage door has been converted into a upvc window and door, great for security but not so clever trying to haul a bike in.

Err.....surely this little issue occured to you BEFORE deciding to do this conversion..

Rented place, was like this when I moved in.

Wasn't going to stop me getting another bike though

[aeropilot]

jon- said:

aeropilot said:

jon- said:

My garage door has been converted into a upvc window and door, great for security but not so clever trying to haul a bike in.

Err.....surely this little issue occured to you BEFORE deciding to do this conversion..

Rented place, was like this when I moved in.

Wasn't going to stop me getting another bike though

Not a cheap option, but worthwhile if you want the least hassle is one of the 'Overcill Ramps' that these people do, or similar. Scroll down to the Overcill ramps on this site.

http://www.portableramps.co.uk/portaramp-ramps.htm 

You could try your local 'Motobility' shop for a cheaper option that they may have for wheelchair access over door cills.

[steven182]

long plank of wood... =D

[Chilli]

3 bricks and an old bit of board from ya dad's garage. Position ramp about 3-4 feet away and go for it.

[dern]

Chilli said:

3 bricks and an old bit of board from ya dad's garage. Position ramp about 3-4 feet away and go for it.

...not forgetting to douse the door frame with lighter fluid and applying a match.

[Chilli]

dern said:

Chilli said:

3 bricks and an old bit of board from ya dad's garage. Position ramp about 3-4 feet away and go for it.

...not forgetting to douse the door frame with lighter fluid and applying a match.

Good call....something for the kids!!

[Sossige]

Chilli said:

dern said:

Chilli said:

3 bricks and an old bit of board from ya dad's garage. Position ramp about 3-4 feet away and go for it.

...not forgetting to douse the door frame with lighter fluid and applying a match.

Good call....something for the kids!!

And make sure you get some leathers like these...





Just kidding - I think the "motability" idea of a wheelchair ramp (given above) is the best idea.

S

[aeropilot]

Sossige said:

Just kidding - I think the "motability" idea of a wheelchair ramp (given above) is the best idea.

Bit cheaper one here....

http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/view_product.php?prodID=5635 

[jon-]

aeropilot said:

Sossige said:

Just kidding - I think the "motability" idea of a wheelchair ramp (given above) is the best idea.

Bit cheaper one here....

http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/view_product.php?prodID=5635 

Problem is being a garage the lip is the same both sides and quite high (at least 6 inches), I think a balance plank is going to be the best idea, will use an old door... taking bets as to how long until i drop the bike.

Slightly off topic, I can't believe how much those mobility places try and rip off old people for sheets of metal!

[aeropilot]

jon- said:

Problem is being a garage the lip is the same both sides and quite high (at least 6 inches), I think a balance plank is going to be the best idea, will use an old door...

Really don't think the balance plank idea with an old door is a smart move....

What about these....

http://www.raalloy.co.uk/ramps/general_ramps/step_ramp.html 

[jon-]

aeropilot said:

What about these....

http://www.raalloy.co.uk/ramps/general_ramps/step_ramp.html 

Not long enough, the bike will get beached on it's belly fairing. Need to be longer than the bike each side.

[aeropilot]

You need some pukka motorcycle ramps then, with the grippy non-skid surface.

http://www.raalloy.co.uk/ramps/van_ramps/motorcycle_ramps.html 

[jon-]

aeropilot said:

You need some pukka motorcycle ramps then, with the grippy non-skid surface.

http://www.raalloy.co.uk/ramps/van_ramps/motorcycle_ramps.html 

Otherwise known as long pieces of wood?

ETA: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am... looks quite useful, over 2 metres and hinged in the middle.

Edited by jon- on Tuesday 24th June 16:10

[Chilli]

[quote=jon

Slightly off topic, I can't believe how much those mobility places try and rip off old people for sheets of metal!
[/quote]

They do the same for sheets of rubber.....or so I'm told.