Bike Storage, Is This Ok ? (Pic Enclosed)

[gb155]

IS it ok to store a carbon bike like this (Ie the frame taking all the weight)

 

[the_mikey]

Well, the frame is taking the weight of the frame and the wheels, now imagine how much weight it has to take when someone is riding it. . .

It'll be fine.

 

[rockyraccoon]

Can't see the problem.. no more stress when hanging than when you are riding it..

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Carbon disintegrates after a couple of months anyway, don't worry about it.

 

[corshamjim]

IS it ok to store a carbon bike like this (Ie the frame taking all the weight)

Fill the frame with helium to reduce the weight. Don't overdo it though or you'll need a long pole to retrieve your ride from the ceiling.

 

[dodgy]

I think the OP is taking the mick?

 

[al-fresco]

Carbon disintegrates after a couple of months anyway, don't worry about it.

Hehehehehehehe!

 

[ianrauk]

Carbon disintegrates after a couple of months anyway, don't worry about it.

Even quicker if the bike has been out in the *gulp* rain.

 

[Silver Fox]

IS it ok to store a carbon bike like this (Ie the frame taking all the weight)

That bike looks too nice to ride, it's hanging on your wall like a work of art. Bet you just stand and stare at it don't you .

Seriously though, I stored my Trek road bike like that for ages without any problem, as others have said, it'll be fine.

 

[Stephenite]

Come on Gaz. Remove your bits and bobs from behind the bike and take a new pic!

 

[HLaB]

Mine has been kept that way for about 4 years no problem and I'm pretty sure a few other's store a carbon frame that way too.

 

[2Loose]

Very nice sculpture you have on the wall the gaz. Spoiled by someone hanging a pair of inner tubes and a plastic bag on it.

 

[fossyant]

Just watch the carbon doesn't get dimples where the stand touches it - carbon is a bit like memory foam you know

 

[gb155]

Thanks everyone

 

[sleekitcollie]

Mine has been kept that way for about 4 years no problem and I'm pretty sure a few other's store a carbon frame that way too.

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where do u get the cool hangers from