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digger

01-09-03, 08:26 AM

I am hanging/storing my road bike form the ceiling by the front wheel only?

Will this cause a problem for the wheel or anything else? I think not...but thought I'd ask to be sure.

Thanks in advance

Dgr

a2psyklnut

01-09-03, 08:52 AM

Hey digger, this is not a problem. In fact many bike shops keep their inventory in this fashion.

The only issue is some of the hooks have cheap plastic covering the hook. I suggest either rewrapping or redipping them to avoid sharp edges which will mar your rim.

L8R

roadrage

01-09-03, 10:38 AM

Should not be a problem for your wheels they will take a lot more abuse on the road hitting stress cracks and potholes and rocks.

Raiyn

01-09-03, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by digger
I am hanging/storing my road bike form the ceiling by the front wheel only?

Will this cause a problem for the wheel or anything else? I think not...but thought I'd ask to be sure.

Thanks in advance

Dgr No big deal I store mine that way when the dip coating wears off duct tape works wonders.