Hanging bikes?

[d_douglas]

I am sure that this has been discussed, but:

Is it ok to hang bikes by the front (or rear) wheel? I am building a shed and just wondering whether I should install structure for hanging hooks for a couple of nice bikes. Am I better off just leaving them on the floor, right side up? The space isn’t big, so space savings might be worth it if they can hang...

[Climb01742]

I believe it is. I've seen photos of many home garages of pro riders with their numerous bikes hung by the wheels. When you alternate frames side by side hung by front/rear/front/rear wheels and so on, you can hang quite a few in a relatively small space.

[Dave B]

Yes it is fine.

Except don’t hang a mountain bike by it’s back wheel, always front.

[Spaghetti Legs]

I hung about 5 bikes that way for 3 years with no problems. Front wheel on hook in ceiling joist, rear wheel resting against wall, if I remember right.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Dave B

Yes it is fine.

Except don’t hang a mountain bike by it’s back wheel, always front.

How come?

[d_douglas]

Yes, why? I think it could put a fair bit of stress on the rear shock?

[foo_fighter]

Air in the brakes lines?

Also, fork wipers will be oiled if the front wheel is up?

Originally Posted by charliedid

How come?

[tele]

So there is no issues hanging any bike with hydro brakes by the front wheel?

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by foo_fighter

Air in the brakes lines?

Also, fork wipers will be oiled if the front wheel is up?

Ah, so a fork issue? Having worked in so many shops we always hung bikes on the ceiling and either just rear of both. Ever try and hang a bike by its front wheel from a hook 11 ft off the ground? Not good...:-)

[NHAero]

If there is, it's too late now in my basement!
Four hydro disc bikes hanging by the front wheel, no issues

Originally Posted by tele

So there is no issues hanging any bike with hydro brakes by the front wheel?

[Ken Robb]

I've been hanging my bikes from the wheels for 30+ years with no problems. When I had 11 bikes I alternated hanging by front and back wheels so the handlebars didn't get tangled.

[bart998]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

I've been hanging my bikes from the wheels for 30+ years with no problems. When I had 11 bikes I alternated hanging by front and back wheels so the handlebars didn't get tangled.

Same here. I've got seven hanging in my garage right now. All upside down by both wheels, even the mtb with dual suspension and hydraulics. No problems... However, I don't have any carbon rims.

[Dave B]

Originally Posted by foo_fighter

Air in the brakes lines?

Also, fork wipers will be oiled if the front wheel is up?

This, if you have air in the lines it makes its way to the caliper...only IF you have air in there.

I tend to hang mine with the front of the saddle over a board, so they are almost level.

[Mark McM]

As mentioned, there usually isn't a problem hanging bikes upside by their wheels. A few notes:

There shouldn't be a problem flipping closed system hydraulic brakes upside down. However, open system hydraulic brakes (like those on autos) should not be flipped upside down - but I believe that most hydraulic brakes on bicycles today use closed systems.

Many shock absorbers use open bath hydraulic damping. These systems rely on gravity to keep the fluid at the bottom of the system. Flipping them upside down may allow the fluid to migrate, preventing proper operation. However, cycling the shock absorber a few times (in the normal upright position) should restore the fluid back to the bottom, restoring proper operation. So if you store your suspension bike upside down (or on its side), slowly compress the shocks a few times before use to restore the fluid location.

There are a few hybrid carbon/aluminum rims (such as HED Jet or Bontrager Aeolis Comp) use a thin carbon non-structural fairing bonded to an aluminum rim. The manufacturers of these rims recommend that bicycles should not be suspended by the rims with these wheels. (These wheels shouldn't be held to transportation racks by straps on these wheels, either).

[PeregrineA1]

I hope it’s OK.....


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