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2012-05-22 10:55 PM

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Subject: Bike Storage Options
So I am moving soon and would like to get some feedback on bike storage options on the wall. Many of the wall mounts I have seen have the bike hanging by the top tube. My biggest concern is that the wire that runs under the top tube will be constantly pushed up. Is this bad for the bike or specifically that wire that is running under the top tube? If anyone else has any awesome storage options, I would love to see them. 


2012-05-23 7:36 AM
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This is an internet picture, but a friend has a similar setup. (Not on the wall, but a good option)

2012-05-23 8:26 AM
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I assume you are referring to the rear brake cable that runs underneath the top tube.  No, having the weight of the bike on it will not hurt that cable.  Even if the cable gets kinked in that location, it would be unlikely that the function of the brake would be affected (although I would avoid that if possible as the likelihood that the cable breaks increases).  I hang my road bike in that fashion and it has never even indicated that any wear is taking place.  I guess you could make an argument that over time it would stretch the cable if it placed significant pressure on it, but I don't think it's enough to worry about.
2012-05-23 8:48 AM
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I have 9 bikes hanging in my garage and they are by the plastic coated hooks and I have each wheel on a hook.  I still have two of the style pictured above, but quit using them as they are very slow to use, and I can put a bike on two of the hooks in about 10 seconds.  I bought my hooks at Menards, because they were a little bigger and stronger looking than what I saw at Wally World.

 

 

2012-05-23 2:31 PM
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This is what I'm thinking of 

http://www.yliving.com/cycloc-bicycle-storage.html?productid=cycloc-bicycle-storage&channelid=FROOGjavascript:mctmp(0);

It is the brake cable that I'm concerned about what this kind of mount. I thought always having tension on it may be less than ideal.

I've also thought about going the hook method with the wheels but I would rather not have to lift the bike that high constantly, and I don't think it will look as clean which is important as it will be smack dab in my living area. 

2012-05-23 2:35 PM
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There used to be wall mounts the held the bike by the top tube and they folded against the wall when not in use.  I still have one in the garage that I used for my most frequent riding bike.

 



2012-05-23 4:00 PM
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As someone mentioned above, I hang mine upside down by the wheels in giant rubber coated hooks screwed into the ceiling joist - EXCEPT for my full suspension MTB.  They said the oil in the shocks could leak or go to undesired locations if you hang upside down.  That actually makes no sense to me, and is probably a myth, but when enough mechanics tell you that, I say why risk it.

I just went into the garage organization location in Lowes or Home depot and got the hooks for a couple bucks each.

2012-05-23 4:17 PM
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Kido - 2012-05-23 2:00 PM

As someone mentioned above, I hang mine upside down by the wheels in giant rubber coated hooks screwed into the ceiling joist - EXCEPT for my full suspension MTB.  They said the oil in the shocks could leak or go to undesired locations if you hang upside down.  That actually makes no sense to me, and is probably a myth, but when enough mechanics tell you that, I say why risk it.

I just went into the garage organization location in Lowes or Home depot and got the hooks for a couple bucks each.

I have a friend who hangs his bikes upside down and guess what, he has oil all over the place now.  He thought his shocks were leaking, as in needing repair, but perhaps it is really just due to being upside down.

2012-05-23 4:37 PM
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This is pretty close to the one I have. 

http://www.rei.com/product/710081/feedback-sports-velo-cache-2-bike-rack

 

Worked great in my 1 bedroom apartment. Goes nicely in my "man room" in our current house. 

2012-05-23 4:38 PM
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bzgl40 - 2012-05-23 2:17 PM
Kido - 2012-05-23 2:00 PM

As someone mentioned above, I hang mine upside down by the wheels in giant rubber coated hooks screwed into the ceiling joist - EXCEPT for my full suspension MTB.  They said the oil in the shocks could leak or go to undesired locations if you hang upside down.  That actually makes no sense to me, and is probably a myth, but when enough mechanics tell you that, I say why risk it.

I just went into the garage organization location in Lowes or Home depot and got the hooks for a couple bucks each.

I have a friend who hangs his bikes upside down and guess what, he has oil all over the place now.  He thought his shocks were leaking, as in needing repair, but perhaps it is really just due to being upside down.

I guess another reason not to do it.  I read it in a couple places, then asked the mechanic at the LBS and they all said NO.  Their word is good enough for me.

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