Speed Devil Posted December 18, 2008 Share Now that I'm finished building at home I finally have a spare room just for my bikes. I would like to hang the bikes on the wall to make some extra space, but have a few questions. Would any damage be caused to the bearings in the wheel or headset due to extended periods of hanging?Would the front wheel be pulled oval or not from the weight of the bike hanging on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted December 18, 2008 Share Instead of hanging them by there wheels, why not get those poles with the adjustable hangers to hang on the top tube. YOu can fit up to 4 on 1 pole. this is the Topeak one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/28862-1.Jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted December 18, 2008 Share You may safely hang them. The forces on bearings are far greater when riding the bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted December 18, 2008 Share Instead of hanging them by there wheels' date=' why not get those poles with the adjustable hangers to hang on the top tube. YOu can fit up to 4 on 1 pole. this is the Topeak one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/28862-1.Jpg [/quote'] I thought about that, but then I was scared the missus would still chuck the bikes outside and use the pole for dancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted December 18, 2008 Share Think of how much stress your weight puts on a bike so no, hanging by the wheel should not do any damage as long as you protect against scratches. Get a decent hook with a bigger surface area. There was a nice one in one of this months local magazines with a helmet hook next to it. Those Topeak racks are really nice but cost a bit. For that particular one you do need a concrete slab above or something really rigid to fix against above. That does aslo make it easy to move it around. I do believe there is another one that you can bolt to the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustthesickness Posted December 18, 2008 Share Instead of hanging them by there wheels' date=' why not get those poles with the adjustable hangers to hang on the top tube. YOu can fit up to 4 on 1 pole. this is the Topeak one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/28862-1.Jpg [/quote'] I thought about that, but then I was scared the missus would still chuck the bikes outside and use the pole for dancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Agteros Posted December 18, 2008 Share Instead of hanging them by there wheels' date=' why not get those poles with the adjustable hangers to hang on the top tube. YOu can fit up to 4 on 1 pole. this is the Topeak one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/28862-1.Jpg [/quote'] Instead of hanging your bikes on a pole, why not get a proper hanger for the bikes?Something like this, but just for bicycles Agteros2008-12-18 03:45:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy in Pink Posted December 18, 2008 Share Would any damage be caused to the bearings in the wheel or headset due to extended periods of hanging?Would the front wheel be pulled oval or not from the weight of the bike hanging on it? Short answer, no. Longer explanation. The bike weighs 7 to 14kg, and hangs without moving on the wall. The bearings (and rim) are designed to carry you and the bike under dymanic loads, which on our rough roads can subject your 100kg body and bike to 3 or 4 G's.So the sort or loads your bike is subject to hanging is several hundreds of times less than a normal ride will subject it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclenut Posted December 18, 2008 Share I prefer to store my road bikes on the floor, the road bikes that do not get ridden that often are hung in the garage (horizontally). MTB's and Track bikes are hung on the vertical. As a safety precaution on the MTB's I have gotten into the habit of locking the shock before suspending them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted December 18, 2008 Share Instead of hanging your bikes on a pole, why not get a proper hanger for the bikes?Something like this, but just for bicycles Agteros, you're breaking my heart. I would give my left arm for a space like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbfreak Posted December 18, 2008 Share dont suppose it's an issue to hang the bikes from their rear wheels, is it? Was thinking of doing one front, one rear, like sardines...to save space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Don't think this is what you had in mind but I bought an extra towbar plate for my bikerack that I use when I need to transport my bikes. So I just bolted this plate to the wall. I now have a nice storage place for my bikerack and also a place to hang the bikes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted December 18, 2008 Share Don't think this is what you had in mind but I bought an extra towbar plate for my bikerack that I use when I need to transport my bikes. So I just bolted this plate to the wall. I now have a nice storage place for my bikerack and also a place to hang the bikes up. If you have it at the right height, this also makes a good work stand. I know people who put that plate in a vice and then hang the bikes at a nice working height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Don't think this is what you had in mind but I bought an extra towbar plate for my bikerack that I use when I need to transport my bikes. So I just bolted this plate to the wall. I now have a nice storage place for my bikerack and also a place to hang the bikes up. If you have it at the right height' date=' this also makes a good work stand. I know people who put that plate in a vice and then hang the bikes at a nice working height. [/quote'] Yip, that is what I did as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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