Wheelylift saves space and effort when parking bikes
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The electricity-free Wheelylift allows the cyclist to hang any model of bicycle from the wall, even in very narrow spaces
The mechanical device requires no effort from the cyclist thanks to its automatic rollable moment construction
The user lifts the front wheel slightly to place it on the Wheelylift hook while a click indicates the lifting mechanism is working
Wheelylift was devised by Dutch designer Jules Sypkens as a wall-mounted parking solution for cyclists
One great feature is that the bicycle can be rotated against the wall, either to the left or right
Wheelylift is a wall-mounted parking solution that saves space and effort when parking a bicycle
Article Summary
The Netherlands is known for its bicycle-friendly culture as well as the skinny houses found in the capital, Amsterdam – the result of a taxes in the 16th century being based (among other things) on the width of a house. Therefore, we weren't too surprised to find that this space-saving parking device for bicycles harks from the land of tulips, clogs and windmills. Called Wheelylift, it was devised by Dutch designer Jules Sypkens for the spatially-challenged cycling contingent the world over.
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