Shelfie is a wall-mounting tool for bicycles that can be used to store bicycles in the garage, to show off treasured bicycles in the living room or to mount them for easy maintenance in a workshop.
The shelf's contours are designed in such a way that the bicycle seat takes all the weight while the cables remain untouched and the paint doesn't get chipped. The shelf's shape has been tested to suit all bicycle makes and models including those without a top tube.
Shelfie also comes with an attached storage compartment that has plenty of space for helmets, accessories and other bicycle-related objects.
The initial prototypes of Shelfie were made using plywood; however inventor Jurgen Beneke wants to build an injection-molded plastic version and is looking to Kickstarter to raise funds for the project.
Versatile Bicycle Wall-Mounts
The 'Shelfie' Lets Your Bicycle Safely Hang Out on Your Wall
Trend Themes
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