The Cycloc is a simple and ingenious cycle storage solution that's easy to fit and simple to use. It doesn't do enough to justify the fairly hefty price tag, but if you're displaying your bike as well as storing it, the Cycloc is elegant and practical.

The Cycloc is a conical plastic affair with a hooked section at either end. You fix it to the wall using three screws (which are hidden by a push-fit cover) and the top tube of the bike goes over one hook and under the other, the natural rotation of the bike holding it in place. Most bikes only work one way round so it's worth doing a dry run if you have a limited amount of space. Once it's up getting the bike in and out is as simple as it could be, really. you can stash mitts and small items in the Cycloc itself and rest your helmet on top, and there's a hole to thread a cable lock through for a bit of security, though I certainly wouldn't rely on it as secure outdoor storage.

The Cycloc is available in white, green, orange and recycled black plastic. I'm sure there's a lot of design hours involved but it's difficult to see how Cycloc can justify charging you sixty quid for something that must cost literally pence to produce. In terms of actual functionality it's not so different to a couple of those vinyl-covered hooks from the hardware store, so you really have to want your bike to make a statement, and not just be out of the way, to be in the market for one.

Verdict

Elegant, simple, expensive bike storage that's more penthouse than outhouse