Johan Bornman Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 ... That is the most contrived contraption I've ever seen. Daar is 'n makliker manier!
Johan Bornman Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 What about the angle this creates on the shocks. Can any damage to shocks ( coil or air ) occur if you hang your bike like this? Thinking oil inside, seals etc. I was also concerned about the strain on the rim, but they recon that is nothing to worry about. Shocks and forks and rims don't mind this type of treatment at all. There is no danger, damage or doubt about that. However, A gadget that disables a door like that is stupid. Someone's gonna get hurt or burnt with that contraption. Rather find something similar, but that mounts to a wall.
Jackes Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Shocks and forks and rims don't mind this type of treatment at all. There is no danger, damage or doubt about that. However, A gadget that disables a door like that is stupid. Someone's gonna get hurt or burnt with that contraption. Rather find something similar, but that mounts to a wall.Johan I got the Pro Bike mounts that look exactly like that, rubber over the part that press against the rim. And yes, it is nowhere near a door. I put them up infront of my garage in between the cars.Thanks for the heads up on not making a wrong purchase.
Bosvark1 Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 See creative ways to store bikes indoors... Another thread with loads of ideas
Jackes Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 Perhaps I'm overthinking this, but can the extreme heat from the roof perhaps cause any damage to the tyres / shocks being so close to it ?
Johan Bornman Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Is it a case of no answer is an answer ? If the bike is made from yoghurt, you may have a problem, otherwise not. However, there is one disclaimer. Latex-based sealant doesn't like heat and dries out very quickly at temperatures above 30 degrees or so. That tin roof is a frying pan. Continue to hang your bike there but next time you open your tyres, switch to glycol type sealant.
Edge_Design Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Just think of what you do to your wheels on any ride - I reckon they might just enjoy only having 10kg's of weight being supported by them! Just make sure the hook is padded and I can't see how you will have any problems. I bought 3 hooks off a hubber (Blackvoodoo) at a good price (think he or his company makes them) and they are working incredibly well.
Jackes Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 switch to glycol type sealant. Which do you recommend Johan ?
Greggvdw Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Solomons in Woodmead sells some pretty good bike racks. I think the brand is "Bike Carrier" or something like that. Will post a pic later on. I just added some pipe insulation (so like foam with a hollow core) used to insulate aircon pipes etc. Available from the plumbing shop in the same complex as Solomons. I have my Superfly hanging from this. I got 4x 10mm plugs with hex heads to fasten them to the wall. No chance these badboys are coming out.
kanigit Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 This works well but I need more hooks for 2nd bike (I'm renting the place)...............anyone know anything?
kanigit Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 This works well but I need more hooks for 2nd bike (I'm renting the place)...............anyone know anything?
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