Choosing bike storage
A bike shed keeps cycles dry, secure and out of the house. Wet bikes rust and take up the hall. A locked store solves both, and cuts your insurance risk too. This range holds 21 bike sheds and stores, from two-bike units to family six-bike sheds. Need more than bikes? A plastic shed or metal shed stores cycles and tools together. Smaller kit fits in garden storage or storage boxes. Low pent sheds also suit a tight side return.
Most stores here have a low front and a lift-up or sliding lid. That lets you wheel a bike straight in without lifting. Apex designs give height for a bike on its wheels. Pent designs sit low against a wall or fence.
A bike store only works if the bikes cannot be lifted out with it. We always bolt a ground anchor to the base inside. Then you lock the frame to the anchor, not just the shed. Thieves walk away from an anchored bike every time.
How many bikes fit?
| Store width | Adult bikes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Compact | 2 bikes | Couples, tight spaces |
| 6ft wide | 3 to 4 bikes | Small families |
| 8ft wide | 5 to 6 bikes | Families, e-bikes |
Matt's pick
For a family of cyclists, the 6ft Wide Apex Bike Shed at £464 is our pick. The apex roof clears tall bikes and child seats. The wide doors mean no lifting over a lip. Add a ground anchor and lock frames to it.
What size do I need?
Count your bikes and add one for guests. A compact store takes two adult bikes. A 6ft store holds three or four. An 8ft store swallows five or six, e-bikes included. Measure the longest bike before you buy.
Where to put it
Stand the store on a hard, level base you can bolt into. Paving or concrete lets you anchor it down. A spot near the gate saves wheeling bikes through the garden. Keep the doors clear to swing or slide.
What will it cost?
Bike stores here start at £464. Larger six-bike sheds cost more for the room. Every store includes free mainland delivery. A ground anchor is a small extra worth adding.
Bike storage questions
Are bike sheds secure?
Yes, when you anchor the bikes as well as lock the shed. Bolt a ground anchor to the base inside. Then lock each frame to the anchor.
How many bikes fit in a bike shed?
It depends on the width you choose. A compact store holds two adult bikes. A 6ft store takes three or four, an 8ft store up to six.
Do bike sheds keep bikes dry?
Yes, the lids and doors are weatherproof. Bikes stay dry and free of surface rust. Stand the store on a level base so water drains away.
Do bike stores need a base?
They need a firm, level surface you can bolt into. Paving or concrete is ideal. A solid base lets you fit a ground anchor.
Can you fit e-bikes in a bike shed?
Yes, most 6ft and 8ft stores take e-bikes. Check the internal length, as e-bikes run longer. Remove the battery and charge it indoors.
Will a bike shed lower my insurance?
A locked, anchored store can help your claim. Insurers like bikes kept secure and out of sight. Check your policy for approved lock requirements.