Most modern forks have sealed dampers with only a small amount of oil to lubricate the upper seals and bushings. The seals are at the top...
Most modern forks have sealed dampers with only a small amount of oil to lubricate the upper seals and bushings. The seals are at the top of the forks, so if anything there is likely to be more oil sitting against the upper seals with the forks stored this way.
is this really a common problem? I've never experienced it and the winters are long here.
Exactly. This was a problem back in the day with open bath dampers and poor tolerances/quality back in the day... but these days the quality of the seals is so much better, that it's not really a factor.
Funny thing is, forks are actually in a more upright position when the bike is hung from the rear wheel, if you think about it. I've got a Pike that I should pretty clearly replace the seals on (I haven't because so long as the bike isn't upside down, it's fine, and even when it's not, we're talking a whole winter to leak only a portion of the fluid)... it was leaking while hanging from the front wheel, because that position puts the uppers as the lowest point of the fork. Since I started hanging it from the back wheel: no problems!
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My indoor and outdoor set ups.
My indoor and outdoor set ups.
The half barrel is an a awesome idea. I want that.
its hard to see but Scott is being held by a stand's lower hook beneath the steer tube. That way it can lean from the wall not to the wall and there is more space for the white one xD
I am pretty limited on space in may apartment. I use a rack from Feedback Sports to hold my 2 lesser used bikes and lean my trail bike up against the one on the bottom. It works very well and is pretty compact.
Hanging by there seat. Leaves room for storage underneath them, and doesn't affect the suspension or brakes. Super cheap and easy to install.[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2015/11/18/2758/s1200_20151030_195113.jpg[/img]
Hanging by there seat. Leaves room for storage underneath them, and doesn't affect the suspension or brakes. Super cheap and easy to install.
That is great but I have concerns with that constant long term force on droppers. That can't be good for such a finicky part.
this is more like it!!!!! I'm looking for solutions now for a tight space and 4 bikes. I think this really fits the bill.
They are highly recommended and have a ton of character! Beyond that, you'd be supporting a good friend of mine and DH/MTB legend, Juergen Beneke, who is the mastermind behind the product and company.
Hanging by there seat. Leaves room for storage underneath them, and doesn't affect the suspension or brakes. Super cheap and easy to install.[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2015/11/18/2758/s1200_20151030_195113.jpg[/img]
Hanging by there seat. Leaves room for storage underneath them, and doesn't affect the suspension or brakes. Super cheap and easy to install.
Ground anchors in the floor, chains through the rear triangle. I always store the bikes with dropper posts fully extended, whichever way up they are. Only about 50cm between hooks, just try and alternate types of bike (road, trail, xc) so the differing geometry and bar width avoids them clashing with each other.
Next version stand will unload the bikes on the rack from the vehicle, and loads them back on. No need to unload the bikes from the vehicle. altaracks.com https://instagram.com/p/BdQsnPjAwJk/
I use SteadyRacks (https://steadyrack.com/) they're expensive but worth it to me, the swiveling part alone is great, and I like that they hold bikes by the...
I use SteadyRacks (https://steadyrack.com/) they're expensive but worth it to me, the swiveling part alone is great, and I like that they hold bikes by the wheel and not the rim.
Great racks, thanks for sharing your photo of your three Steadyracks.
The swivelling/pivot feature is what sets them apart and the cradle for the tire won't damage your tires or rims.
No lifting, space saving and they're built to last.
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Mine was under $50 and holds four bikes in less than 6 feet of wall space. They swivel which is nice. The only thing I...
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Mine was under $50 and holds four bikes in less than 6 feet of wall space. They swivel which is nice. The only thing I need to add is an S hook so hanging them up and taking them down is easier. If I had more space, it would be easy to get a few more bikes in.
I also put a plywood shelf on top where I keep my helmets and other bike-related stuff.
Hi, in case you still see this can you tell me how many ft are from the wall to the handlebars?
Funny thing is, forks are actually in a more upright position when the bike is hung from the rear wheel, if you think about it. I've got a Pike that I should pretty clearly replace the seals on (I haven't because so long as the bike isn't upside down, it's fine, and even when it's not, we're talking a whole winter to leak only a portion of the fluid)... it was leaking while hanging from the front wheel, because that position puts the uppers as the lowest point of the fork. Since I started hanging it from the back wheel: no problems!
DaHanger Dan!
https://dahanger.co/
Using these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bbb-parking-hook-storage-hook-btl26/rp-prod60754
Ground anchors in the floor, chains through the rear triangle. I always store the bikes with dropper posts fully extended, whichever way up they are. Only about 50cm between hooks, just try and alternate types of bike (road, trail, xc) so the differing geometry and bar width avoids them clashing with each other.
Our rack doubles as storage with bikes on,
Next version stand will unload the bikes on the rack from the vehicle, and loads them back on. No need to unload the bikes from the vehicle. altaracks.com
https://instagram.com/p/BdQsnPjAwJk/
The swivelling/pivot feature is what sets them apart and the cradle for the tire won't damage your tires or rims.
No lifting, space saving and they're built to last.
Anyone else using Steadyrack?
Cheap Hook and 2x4 combo
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