Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads First carbon bike, have heard mixed opinions on this method of storage. Am I actually risking damage to the frame? by Glad_Variation_8622 Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
SandMan3914 on August 15, 2025 3:16 am No. You’re overthinking it. The weight is distributed. Just don’t try to hang off of it
beyarea on August 15, 2025 3:16 am It’s how I’ve had my three carbon fiber bones stored for years, so I sure hope so. You shouldn’t clamp the top tube when putting it in a bike stand, but I think that’s about the single point holding it (also the clamp?)
kil0ran on August 15, 2025 3:44 am 100% fine although I prefer a wheel hook, more bikes per wall with that option
I_Piccini on August 15, 2025 3:52 am It’s not if you wanted to hang a renaissance painting on that wall/s Is not efficient, but it’s fine
Revolutionary_Ask931 on August 15, 2025 4:14 am id just hang it straight from the ceiling might look cooler
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No. You’re overthinking it. The weight is distributed. Just don’t try to hang off of it
It’s how I’ve had my three carbon fiber bones stored for years, so I sure hope so.
You shouldn’t clamp the top tube when putting it in a bike stand, but I think that’s about the single point holding it (also the clamp?)
100% fine although I prefer a wheel hook, more bikes per wall with that option
It’s not if you wanted to hang a renaissance painting on that wall/s
Is not efficient, but it’s fine
id just hang it straight from the ceiling might look cooler
It’s all good.