Concept Overview & Structural Design

A mechanical 4:1 mechanical-advantage rope pulley system designed to hoist heavy mountain bikes, road bikes, and e-bikes up to the ceiling by their handlebars and seat.

Step-by-Step Installation Blueprint

  • Fasten two pulley brackets to a $2times4$ timber backing board mounted across ceiling joists, spaced to match the bike wheelbase (approx. 36–48 inches).

  • Thread heavy-duty paracord rope through the auto-locking cam brake mechanism and dual lifting pulleys.

  • Attach vinyl-coated lifting hooks under the bike handlebars and rear bicycle saddle.

  • Pull the hoist cord smoothly to raise the bike toward the ceiling; the auto-locking brake locks the line if tension is released.

  • Tie off excess rope around a wall-mounted metal cleat.

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