Bike Parking

[linuxlg]

Not sure if there is a page on this. But I was wondering what is the correct way to park a MTB

What I usually do is wash, blow dry the bike then park it in my Garage. I was told to place all the gears to the lowest gear ( rear detailer to the lowest cog, same with the front one ) this is to place no strain on the cables.

 

Then I was told that it should be on the middle one on the rear.

 

Whats the true way of storing the bike.

I was also told to hang it front wheel down so that the oil from the front suspension can keep the rings lubed.

What if I spray the rubbers with Q 20, is that bad or not?

[The MTBer]

As jy jou chain in die kleinste cog sit is daar nie so baie druk op die spring in die derailleur nie wat hom 'n langer lewensduur kan gee.

[droo]

Don't spray Q20 on your fork seals. The rest of the advice is good though.

 

The reason for leaving the cables slack is to take the load off the derailleur springs - it won't do anything for or against the cables. Not even sure how much difference it'll make to the life of the springs, but it can't hurt.