Whilst not a fan of wheeling channels per se (usually mounted too close to walls to cater for handlebars...even in the Netherlands. They're also a pain to clean underneath). But I'd suggest you should be able to fabricate something out of metal angle, say about 3", mounted at 45 degrees or steel channel, roughly same size. You'd only need to get some (bottom) mounts fabricated. What I would be concerned about is a) that there's enough width to fit it without compromising the steps and b) finding some way to prevent anyone entering the cellar steps without stepping on the channel by mistake....and plummeting to the bottom.
Cheers
John Meudell
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From: Cycling and Society Research Group discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ciaran Meyers
Sent: 13 May 2012 17:50
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Subject: Wheeling Channels
I'm looking at buying and installing a wheeling channel at my parent's house to make it easier for my Dad to get his bike in/out of a cellar. Can anyone recommend a supplier or better still a viable and cheaper alternative to a bespoke wheeling channel which can be bought from a DIY shop, builder's merchant or similar retailer? The length of wheeling channel I'm looking at is approximately 3.5m. I'm looking for something which is robust but not permanent so have already decided against fabricating one out of concrete.
Cheers
Ciaran
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