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The best bike sheds for bicycle protection at home
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Best Metal
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Best Looking : Asgard Metal Police Approved Bike Storage Unit |
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Best Plastic
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Easy To Assemble: Keter Store-It Out Ultra Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Bike Shed |
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Best Vertical
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Small Space Saver: Palram Skylight Bike Shed |
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A bike storage shed will likely be one of your most important purchases when it comes to looking after your bicycle and keeping it protected, especially if you’ve invested quite a bit of money on it. But it can also keep your extras safe (such as helmets), which can still be worth quite a bit of money.
They keep your garage or main shed free for other bits and bobs, and are a lot more secure than plastic covers, especially if you are concerned about the risk of theft. You do need to think about materials, style, how many bikes you need to store and how big the space in your garden is for the shed.
Want the absolute best for your bikes? This shed is police approved, made from secure PVC coated steel and has a five-point locking system.
It is designed with a pick and drill resistant lock and the door (as well as the surroundings) is built-in with a 1.6mm box section to avoid crowbar entry.
Maintenance-free, the Asgard Annex is made from thick galvanised, rustproof and waterproof steel and comes with a 10-year manufacture’s warranty to ensure you that you have a high quality, long-lasting product.
High level of security
Galvanised so resistant to rust
Police approved
Designed for wheelie bin storage or tools, but this larger Keter bike shed can also hold four bicycles (two child and two adults).
It is 2000L of storage and has a wooden effect finish which is quite attractive. You can open it from the top or front, with a secure locking bar able to give you access.
The plastic is also durable, fade-free and maintenance-free.
Wood effect panels
Opens from the top or front
Fade free plastic
Stuck for outdoor space? Want something you can fit down that little corner of your garden and disguise with bushes and the like?
The Palram Skylight shed is by far one of the slimmest at 176.8 cm and is especially unique with its natural lighting. Its made from polycarbonate and reinforced aluminium frame ensuring it stays durable over time, and the roof is designed with UV protected panels so you can benefit from the natural lighting without the worry of sunrays damaging your bike.
The shed also benefits from lockable wide double door latches for extra privacy and safety and has air vents on either side to maintain good air circulation that will prevent dampness and mould.
Natural sunlight throughout the day while being opaque
100% UV protected polycarbonate panels
Front and back air vents provide ventilation
This bike shed has large 5ft double doors which are perfect for getting pretty much every single size of bike in and out.
You could fit two adult bikes in there, with a kids one too, but three adult bikes may be a squeeze. If you do stick to two, there will still be a little bit of extra room in there for extras such as garden tools.
These doors lock, with the help of a key, and because it is wooden you can also affix padlocks or other secure fittings to make it even more difficult to get in.
It is a little on the pricier side for a wooden bike storage shed, but it is actually much better quality timber than a lot of the other options out there and is nice and sturdy, which is well worth it.
Can be painted and personalised
Tall size
Whether you need storage for motorbikes or bicycles, this shed has ample space. It can hold two motorbikes or around bicycles and still have space on either side. It is a walk-in height, so you’ll be able to drive your bikes in with ease.
The shed has a sophisticated, wood-like look effect so you can still have all the practicality of resin with the quaint prettiness of wood. It also benefits from built-in ventilation to prevent the build-up of damp and mould as well as a window and skylight. And to ensure your bikes stay safe, the shed has a padlock hasp designed to accommodate a heavy-duty lock.
Because it is so tall, you can also utilise the rest of the space – maybe affix your ladders to the upper half, or even stack your bikes vertically along one side so you still have half of the shed for other bits and bobs if you don’t have room for an additional garden shed.
15 year manufacturer guarantee
Weather resistant resin material
Nice wide double doors
Weighing over 15 stone and made from galvanised steel, this is a great shed for anyone really worried about things like theft.
It is robust, durable and impervious to rust, and access is gained by the end of the shed. As it is long and narrow, this makes it good for tighter spaces.
You get a 10 year anti-rust guarantee, as well as great instructions to follow when it comes to building.
Single door - choose from right or left opening
3 point locking system
Weatherproof
Just like with ordinary sheds, wooden bike sheds aren’t the most popular pick because they need a bit of extra work in terms of weather and rot protection. They also aren’t as secure as metal. But there is no denying that it is the classic look, and painting them allows you to give your own style on them.
This one has a 10-year guarantee, with tongue and groove throughout (including the floor) for a bit of extra protection against the rain and wind. The high-grade timber is water-resistant, and the waterproof felt roof will also encourage rainwater to run right off.
Assembly instructions and fixings are all included, and this includes the galvanised hinges and connections which will last longer than average. A lock and key are supplied too, which is a bit stronger than a normal padlock fitting.
There is enough space for one adult bike, as well as extras such as pumps, cleaning equipment and helmets.
Instructions and fittings included
Traditional 'shed' look
Can be painted or stained
Not a shed of course, but if you have a pretty secure back garden anyway, or want to just protect them in an existing shed/garage, you may think that a tent is perfectly sufficient (and better value).
It can hold three adult bikes, and there is still a bit of extra room in there for keeping other bike-related products to hand. When it is zipped up, it protects your bikes from the rain, wind and even insects, and can also be used to store other things if you only have one bike to keep safe.
It isn’t as secure as a shed, which we would always recommend, but is perfect if you’re stuck on a bit of space or need something temporary until you sort the garden out.
Waterproof and UV proof
Slimline for taking up less space
Bike sheds are usually made from three different materials, just like your ordinary garden shed: wood, plastic and metal.
The latter will be the strongest and will protect your bikes from the elements and theft the best. Most are available in colour variations, so you don’t have to worry about garish metallic designs in your garden. They will also be protected against rust.
Plastic is probably the next best, but it can lack in strength if you get one which is too cheap. They are also easier to break into, even if you have secure locks because the edges and plastic could simply be broken.
Wooden bike sheds can be the cheapest, and you can paint them to match the rest of your garden, but they will need protection from the weather every year. They are also the easiest to break into, but you can improve security by adding extra padlocks with ease.
You can also get bike tents which are made out of strong plastic-based material. They aren’t good for security but can keep your bike dry and hidden on a budget and smaller scale.
All bikes are of different sizes. All setups are different too – you may just want to keep your commuting bike safe, or you could have two adult bikes, one with a child seat, and a kids bike.
The capacities we have given are just a general guide for a plain average bike, but you may have a larger or smaller than average bike, or extras such as child seats. Always measure your bikes before you buy a shed, and think about whether you’d want extra space to store additional items such as helmets, bike pumps and cleaning equipment.
We have a guide below on how big your bike shed should be.
Bikes come in loads of different shapes and sizes so it can be hard to say.
The average size of a bike is 5.7ft (175cm) long, 1.2-1.5ft (38-46cm) wide for road bikes/1.7-2ft (51-61cm) for hybrids and mountain bikes, and 3.4ft (105cm) high. You will then need a bit of extra space around the bike for comfort.
For two bikes, they can be stored in opposite directions to make the most use of space. This would take up 5.9ft (180cm) long, 2.7ft (84 cm) wide and 3.6ft (110 cm) high.
But if we use average measurements, we would recommend:
These are only estimates, however – the best way to work this out is to put your bikes together comfortably, and then measure the cubic area which they take up.
You may also find that if you have multiple bikes, you may want to adapt the shed to make them all easy to access, such as placing them on platforms (which means you’d need a taller shed).
