Description

Would you like to protect your bicycle against the long-term damage caused by the elements? This well-build and affordable bike store, from reputable garden building manufacturer Mercia, offers a reliable place to keep up to two adult bikes outdoors. A durable timber cladding that is more often found in high-quality garden sheds is utilised to great effect, as our deep dive into the features of this product hopes to outline below! If you need a straightforward solution to bicycle storage, this model will do the job without encroaching on your precious garden space.

Features

This bike store may be compact, but it features many details to ensure it is an ideal place for storing bicycles throughout the year. For example, a set of double doors means that you won't need to awkwardly struggle when placing bikes inside. These doors feature a hasp and staple style door catch that is padlock-ready in case you would like to make your store more secure in case of theft by adding your own padlock.

In its aesthetic sensibilities, this model evokes the look of traditional garden sheds, with an apex roof that uses mineral felt and a decorative finial. This will bring some rustic charm to any garden, as will the 7mm overlap timber cladding that is often found in Mercia's fully fledged garden sheds. This high-quality cladding uses horizontal timber pieces that are each angled and overlapped to maximise the run-off of rainwater. All timber used is FSC certified – meaning it is sourced from sustainable forests – and is dip-treated for a good level of initial protection from the potential threats of rot or insect infestation. We strongly recommend taking the time to protect your timber further once the bike store is assembled at home, by applying a high-quality wood preservative such as those found in the Protek range that are available for order through elbec.

In the case of the 3 x 7 Mercia Overlap Apex Bike Store's roof and floor, a rugged oriented strand board is utilised for its excellent water resistance and overall strength. Firmly holding these various elements together is internal framing that uses 28mm x 28mm timber.

Additional Information

Every bike store has already been treated with a water-based timber treatment for the necessary level of protection from rot and insect infestation during transit. To receive the full benefits of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee that Mercia offers with this product, elbec recommends applying a high-quality wood preservative such as those found in the Protek range, available for order with the bike store. As well as giving you the fun option to customise the colour of your bike store, Protek's products will help protect your timber from the effects of weathering. Be sure to read the full details of the care instructions provided by Mercia to understand how to retain the coverage for the duration of the guarantee period.
Full assembly instructions are provided with the bike store, which will arrive in a disassembled state with all of the parts and fixtures needed to complete the structure. We always recommend enlisting the help of a handy friend to make the assembly process run more smoothly. It is reasonable to expect the bike store to take one or two afternoons to put together, depending on your prior experience of similar projects.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of our Mercia products are delivered flat packed other than fence panels (which are delivered fully constructed), direct to your home, and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

Booking Delivery

You will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order (except for Metal Shed). Our 'Request a Delivery Date' service is available to the majority of areas and you'll find that the majority of the UK postcodes are FREE but some areas may incur a delivery surcharge and some postcodes are not covered at all. Select a 'requested delivery date' by entering your postcode in the 'Request a delivery date' section above. You will also be notified at this time if your area incurs a surcharge or delivery is not covered in your area.

Prior to Delivery

On the morning of your delivery date, you'll be sent an update by text with an estimated 2-hour delivery slot (this update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout) together with a link to the manufacturer delivery portal where you'll be able to track your order.

Please note: Mercia Metal Sheds ONLY - your order is delivered by a courier you will not be notified prior to the delivery. If you are not in on the day of the delivery you will be carded and asked to contact the courier to arrange a new mutual delivery date. The estimated delivery lead time for Mercia's Metal sheds is identified on the product for the metal shed. Lead times are on working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturer. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Upon Delivery

Your order is delivered either kerbside or driveway and will be delivered on either a 3.5T, 7.5T or 18T Lorry. Unfortunately due to health and safety and insurance liabilities the driver will not be able to take your goods around to the back of your property but may upon request place the product at the side of the house if there are no access or restriction issues. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product to an unsafe location. Unfortunately, we will not be able to go through your property.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Orders with Assembly 

The lead time for our installation option is around 7 Weeks from the date of order. With the installation option, the majority of orders will have their delivery and installation on separate days; there will be a small number of orders which will have delivery and installation on the same day. You will be advised by the manufacturer's installation team which category your order falls into.

Depending on the installation option for your order, you will be contacted within the delivery timescale and given a date for either delivery/assembly on the same date or a separate date for delivery and assembly.

Specification

Quickview

The 3 x 7 Mercia Overlap Apex Bike Store has the appearance of a small traditional garden shed, and is an ideal size for keeping bicycles covered when not in use. Sturdy materials and a low price make this bike store an appealing option for many enthusiastic cyclists.

• 7mm cladding with horizontal overlapping timbers that let rainwater run off the unit to help protect the bicycles or other items inside
• Room for two adult bikes and space for other items you might want to store outdoors
• Hasp and staple features on the double doors, and allows for the unit to be secured with the simple addition of a padlock (not included)
• 10-year anti-rot guarantee will give any owner confidence in their bike store's longevity

Key Features

• Double doors are ledged and braced for improved strength, and open wide to allow easier access of items
• Traditional apex roof that features protective mineral felt and a decorative diamond-shaped finial
• 7mm cladding using FSC certified timber that horizontally overlaps to help
• 8mm oriented strand board utilised for roof and floor
• Hasp & staple lock that can be secured with the simple addition of your own padlock
• Low height is suited to bicycles and will not loom over the surrounding area
• 28mm x 28mm internal framing using equally robust timber
• Floor bearers (front to back direction) keep the unit slightly raised off the often damp ground

Customer Reviews

By Mrs Rudkin on 23rd October 2015

"Excellent products for the price ranges, and great customer service I ordered two sheds from Elbec, which came from two separate companies. The prices were the most competitive I found. Delivery was without a problem, quality totally acceptable (these were a bike shed and a workshop) and the instructions simple enough for me to use (never built one shed before...) When complete even my builder was surprised by how well I'd done (OK, my three small children and a teenager helped - but it's not rocket science...) Just ordered several more sheds (big garden) and the customer service was excellent, highlighting a better product for less money. "