madmarc Posted August 1, 2013 Share I've hung my road bike from the ceiling using a J hook on the front wheel for years, and never had any issues. But I did read somewhere that hanging a MTB the same way allows the oil gravitate to the top of the shock. Don't know if this is good or bad. Simply taking it down and letting it stand for 10 - 15 min would let the oil run back. would like to hear JB opinion on this method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted August 1, 2013 Share Matched up to my story then, it was also Avid brakes. ja but avids are just *** in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko_1 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Road bikes seem less risky to hang up. Less fluids and mechanical parts. They also look so graceful hanging in the lounge as opposed to a mud covered MTB. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted August 1, 2013 Share Surely hanging bikes with hydraulic brakes really shouldn't be a problem as long as you hang by the front wheel? ie the hydraulic reservoir is highest. Besides faulty seals and bits, the most common problem with hydraulics is air in the system, just try leaving your MTB upside down for a bit and see what happens to the brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted August 1, 2013 Share ja but avids are just *** in general As long as they slow you down, that's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted August 1, 2013 Share As long as they slow you down, that's good enough for me. ive got elixer 7s and they make more noise and vibration than actual slowing down. I've just bought formula R1's from CRC - they should be here today or monday. hopefully that makes a diff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted August 1, 2013 Share Matched up to my story then, it was also Avid brakes.Ja. The mechanic said it's something about the seals in the levers and that they don't like being hung vertically. He should know. there's about 7000 mountain bikers in the PDS at any given time so inherent problems come out quick. Sorry for the hijack OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 1, 2013 Share I use those bike hooks from builders warehouse. R240 or so for 2 of them i think. I was playing with the idea of building a pulley raising system (3 pulleys and some rope with rubberized hooks), but not enough height in the garage and it was a little too complicated. you sir, need more bikes! Percyzn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted August 1, 2013 Share ive got elixer 7s and they make more noise and vibration than actual slowing down. I've just bought formula R1's from CRC - they should be here today or monday. hopefully that makes a diff All disc brakes scream like banchees. so changing to a different make is not going to fix that. There are numerous things that can be done to get rid of the scream. Do a search on MTBR you'll be amazed at the different remedies they found through trial and error. One of the biggest mistakes is bedding in new pads, and cleaning the rotors when changing pads. But no matter what you do, at some point depending on conditions you will always get chased by the invisible turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted August 1, 2013 Share All disc brakes scream like banchees. so changing to a different make is not going to fix that. There are numerous things that can be done to get rid of the scream. Do a search on MTBR you'll be amazed at the different remedies they found through trial and error. One of the biggest mistakes is bedding in new pads, and cleaning the rotors when changing pads. But no matter what you do, at some point depending on conditions you will always get chased by the invisible turkeyMine are quiet as a mouse. Both pairs. Hope M4 with Shimano Saint rotors. Hope V2 with Hope V2 rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBc Posted August 1, 2013 Share you sir, need more bikes! haha, you're telling me! Only 1 of those is mine the others belong to my missus, my 2 boys and her 2 girls. Still required: 1 x road bike and 1 x DS extra bouncy bike for fun..... le sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted August 1, 2013 Share All disc brakes scream like banchees. so changing to a different make is not going to fix that. There are numerous things that can be done to get rid of the scream. Do a search on MTBR you'll be amazed at the different remedies they found through trial and error. One of the biggest mistakes is bedding in new pads, and cleaning the rotors when changing pads. But no matter what you do, at some point depending on conditions you will always get chased by the invisible turkey i know we're hijacking here. but I only EVER hear my brakes screaming and shuddering. Never hear other bikes with the same problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 1, 2013 Share In my defence, the search relates to a garage...which I dont have. Thanks though. Sort of got the answer I was looking for. The only option for me is to habg the bikes up horizontally. Vertical hanging leave the bike protruding from the wall to much, and my wife is already complaining about 2 bikes laying around the lounge. So, I will head off to GAME and purchase another set of those hooks (+-R30) wrap in a fat layer of insulation tape, and mount both bike wheel to wheel on the loft balistrade. Ill update a pic once done. Thanks again for the feedback. I use old road tubes cut up to slip over the hooks on hangers and bike stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted August 1, 2013 Share Avid brakestherein lies the problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted August 1, 2013 Share You serious?Pretty much - while this is more common on caravan and trailer wheel bearings, there is a possibility that if you wash your bike after your ride and by some chance water enters either the wheel bearings (cup and cone, not sealed - although I have seen water inside sealed bearings) and ends up on the bearing surfaces, surface rust can begin to occur on the bearing surface in as little as a few weeks which will reduce bearing life - something a quick spin of the bearing will help to reduce. We have a very interesting case study of backup new electric motor failures because they were stored without a procedure in place to routinely rotate their shafts. Of course you could argue that if water is in the bearing in the first place the bearing life is compromised anyway, but that's going off the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted August 1, 2013 Share I use those bike hooks from builders warehouse. R240 or so for 2 of them i think. I was playing with the idea of building a pulley raising system (3 pulleys and some rope with rubberized hooks), but not enough height in the garage and it was a little too complicated. That's a lot of little bikes. You catholic? Edited August 1, 2013 by Jigghead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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