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Above (from left to right): Anne, Neil, Kristoff, and John.
Above (from left to right): Nigel, Helen, Jamie, and Bryn.
The view from the workshop floor For a mechanic or shop manager, the value of a system is often found in the small, practical details. A common concern in workshops is the weight of certain bikes. Stashed addresses this through the physics of the rail. Once a bike is hooked, the weight is managed by the system, allowing a mechanic to slide it into position with one hand, Bryn explained. Another question frequently raised by hire centres is the durability in high-turnover environments. Nigel’s assembly process includes deep-greasing the axles and using high- grade stainless steel to ensure that even with daily use, the trolley mechanism remains smooth and silent, he explained, taking me through each step. We also get asked about compatibility,” says Bryn. While the universal hook is designed to handle the majority of wheel and tyre sizes up to 3 inches, the team has developed modular solutions for the outliers. For fat bikes or aero road wheels with a combined rim and tyre depth over 95mm, they offer a specific Fat Tyre Adapter. This uses a heavy-duty strap system that loops onto the standard hook, ensuring the core rail system remains consistent regardless of the fleet’s diversity. It is a direct response to feedback from retailers who need to store a wide variety of bikes without the risk of damage or the need for a dozen different hook types.
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Feedback-led Product Development While Stashed continues to grow in the consumer market, the shift toward the commercial sector has been a natural evolution rather than a pivot: “We’ve seen the appetite for SpaceRail going into workshops, back house, rental stores, and bike brands. In any environment that has too many bikes and not enough space, it needs to save costs, improve throughput, and improve health and safety. It was this commercial demand that led to the development of the LaunchPad for Sigma Sports; they were previously using foam to protect bikes in storage, adding significant time to their workflow. The LaunchPad was what we came up with to combat that specific professional frustration,” explained Elliot. But it’s not just about selling a product, the brand offers a consultation and design service that sees the team taking a retailer’s floor plan and maximising every inch of space. To date, they have designed layouts for everything from small IBD workshops, international ski resorts, and even super-yachts. This sense of responsibility also extends to how the
product arrives, Bryn explained that they operate a strict zero-plastic policy. Instead of relying on bubble wrap or cellotape, the team has designed custom-folded, FSC-
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