How to Tell a Hipster Haven / Check Out this DIY Bike Rack

Wondering if you’re in the home of an urban hipster? Just look for the bikes. More specifically, look for the bike rack.

While do-it-yourself (DIY) bike racks sit at the happy intersection of the urban hipster ethos and his/her favorite mode of transportation, not all racks are created equal. I spotted this beauty of a DIY bike rack at a group house in DC’s Columbia Heights:

Bikes are vertically mounted and hang from a single hook. A former tenant built the rack with 6 ft sections of gutter and simple hooks. The gutter sections keep the wall clean, the hook suspends the bike in the air, and it isn’t necessary to move one bike to get to another as in other systems. This house had six parking spots and I imagine you could build your own setup for $15 per bike.

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