Hey y'all! I came up with this storage hack for my bike in my small garage, and I'm curious what y'all think for long-term storage. Specifically for dropper post safety and brake fluid/fork longevity.
Thanks!
by snowbutcher
Hey y'all! I came up with this storage hack for my bike in my small garage, and I'm curious what y'all think for long-term storage. Specifically for dropper post safety and brake fluid/fork longevity.
Thanks!
by snowbutcher
4 Comments
I have no concerns about either. The dropper is plenty strong for that. If there’s any issues with the brakes, they needed a bleed anyway. This is also actually better for the forks as it’ll keep the seals lubed.
I wouldn’t worry about the fork or brake fluid. It really shouldn’t be a problem for the dropper, but some manufacturers don’t recommend even using a bike stand on that part of the post.
You could just tie it to the lower portion of the dropper, frame, or rear wheel.
Keep a brake bleed kit on hand in case you get bubbles in the line / callipers.
I hung my 2 upside down for a few weeks and had to bleed all 4 brakes as the levers just slammed to the bars without much actual braking force being applied. Decided never again. Levers always stay as the highest point in the entire system