I have a very limited space in my apartment, and I'm thinking about putting the bike on the wall with one of those. Does this kind of holder has any impact on the wheel?
Another thing is that whenever I turn the bike upside down, my brakes accumulate air, and stop working. Does storing the bike like that will have this effect?
by seriousrandonneur
6 Comments
no
If you have room and feel okay bolting stuff to the ceiling, hoists work well. Something like this, and you can find [pics of them in action](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/yqu3lu/how_do_yall_store_your_bikes_i_prefer_to_use_a/) easily. The hooks can grab wheels, handlebars, frame, and/or cargo racks.
https://preview.redd.it/lfsnlt6jipvf1.png?width=916&format=png&auto=webp&s=0a39552b094570fa0320bb27b2079071408c135f
yes to having an effect on the brakes, not a good one either.
One more reason why I like my older bikes with rim brakes. They like to hang upside down in the garage over the car hoods.
No. But over time, you breaks may leak.
I find that bikes with hydraulic brakes are sometimes *slightly* affected. The rim, fork, and all structural elements are fine, but i just have to tap both brake levers a few times so they de-squish. In my case, it’s probably indicative of some tiny leaks in my brake cables/reservoirs. Otherwise, happy hanging!