Carbon Fiber Frame Wall Mounted?? Opinions Needed
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Carbon Fiber Frame Wall Mounted?? Opinions Needed
Hi Roadies.
I've recently been doing small DIY projects around the house, the other day i came across a cool (minimalist) bike wall mount that i would love to do.
This is why I need some advice on a carbon frame sitting on something like that for long periods of time. Say 1 month.
I understand that carbon will be fine for a short time but does carbon fiber tend to bend or miss shape
if enough weight and time is applied?
Thank you for viewing
Reece
I've recently been doing small DIY projects around the house, the other day i came across a cool (minimalist) bike wall mount that i would love to do.
This is why I need some advice on a carbon frame sitting on something like that for long periods of time. Say 1 month.
I understand that carbon will be fine for a short time but does carbon fiber tend to bend or miss shape
if enough weight and time is applied?
Thank you for viewing
Reece
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 2,745
Bikes: S-Works Roubaix SL2^H4, Secteur Sport, TriCross, Kaffenback, Lurcher 29er
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The wood fibers and the carbon fibers will intertwine over the course of a month unless you orient them orthogonally. Build that shelf so it is end-grain out and everything will be fine.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Saratoga, NY
Posts: 613
Bikes: 2007 Trek Madone 5.9 (Shimano DA), 2008 Kuota Khan (SRAM Red), 2009 Giant OCR2 ( Shimano 105 ), Lynsky R340 ( SRAM Rival )
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
probably should cut your fame apart if you plan on it sitting for more than a week, this will prevent it from sgaging into a curly ball.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Posts: 38,544
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Mentioned: 139 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5703 Post(s)
Liked 2,430 Times
in
1,343 Posts
Assuming you actually want a straight answer to a straight question, the answer is NO. Assuming that weight is less than tons and time less than an eternity, the frame won't be affected by hanging it this way.
__________________
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thank you for all your help guys. I was planning on laying down a foam layer where the frame will actually sit to make life easier on the frames shape as it in not flat like a piece of wood.
Thanks again
Reece
Thanks again
Reece
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Above ground, Walnut Creek, Ca
Posts: 6,681
Bikes: 8 ss bikes, 1 5-speed touring bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 86 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
my very old aunt has a couple of expensive glass display cases with hundreds of figurines in one and even more salt shakers in the other.
#10
Senior Member
Actually, I meant to type more in there but I was late for my morning group ride so figured I'd see where this thread went when I got back. I knew the appropriate responses would arrive. (and they did)
To elaborate.....you'll hear folks say to never do such things and especially not to clamp in a bike stand by the top tube. (usually, only seat post). Nevertheless, I've got a buddy w/ a 2008 size 58cm S-Works Tarmac which has ONLY hung and will ONLY ever hang by the top tube. He works in NHRA top fuel & funny car & laughed at me suggesting him clamping the top tube could pose a problem.
Has somebody ever actually damaged a top tube of a carbon fiber bike by doing anything other than crashing?
I have yet to see proof.
To elaborate.....you'll hear folks say to never do such things and especially not to clamp in a bike stand by the top tube. (usually, only seat post). Nevertheless, I've got a buddy w/ a 2008 size 58cm S-Works Tarmac which has ONLY hung and will ONLY ever hang by the top tube. He works in NHRA top fuel & funny car & laughed at me suggesting him clamping the top tube could pose a problem.
Has somebody ever actually damaged a top tube of a carbon fiber bike by doing anything other than crashing?
I have yet to see proof.
#11
Senior Member
Only thing I would add if your frame has a sloping top tube that type of holder might get weird speaking from past experience.
#12
Decrepit Member
I'd make one minor modification: I'd cut the top tube slots to slope down on both sides so that you have to lift the frame up slightly to get the bike off the wall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'd make one minor modification: I'd cut the top tube slots to slope down on both sides so that you have to lift the frame up slightly to get the bike off the wall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
Reece
#14
Gold Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Haarlem, Netherlands
Posts: 1,313
Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F8, Pinarello Bolide, Argon 18 E-118, Bianchi Oltre, Cervelo S1, Wilier Pista
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 34 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I would be more worried about someone walking by and knocking down off of such an unstable-looking thing. In my opinion, the best place to keep your bike is under you. Hanging it up for one month - blasphemy!
#15
Farmer tan
Your frame will be fine, but you'll lose fitness if your bike sits unused for a month.
#16
Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 32,896
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Mentioned: 325 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 11889 Post(s)
Liked 6,482 Times
in
3,411 Posts
But there's other ways to keep fit.
Oh sorry, blasphemy.
Oh sorry, blasphemy.
__________________
See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 2,745
Bikes: S-Works Roubaix SL2^H4, Secteur Sport, TriCross, Kaffenback, Lurcher 29er
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Actually, I meant to type more in there but I was late for my morning group ride so figured I'd see where this thread went when I got back. I knew the appropriate responses would arrive. (and they did)
To elaborate.....you'll hear folks say to never do such things and especially not to clamp in a bike stand by the top tube. (usually, only seat post). Nevertheless, I've got a buddy w/ a 2008 size 58cm S-Works Tarmac which has ONLY hung and will ONLY ever hang by the top tube. He works in NHRA top fuel & funny car & laughed at me suggesting him clamping the top tube could pose a problem.
Has somebody ever actually damaged a top tube of a carbon fiber bike by doing anything other than crashing?
I have yet to see proof.
To elaborate.....you'll hear folks say to never do such things and especially not to clamp in a bike stand by the top tube. (usually, only seat post). Nevertheless, I've got a buddy w/ a 2008 size 58cm S-Works Tarmac which has ONLY hung and will ONLY ever hang by the top tube. He works in NHRA top fuel & funny car & laughed at me suggesting him clamping the top tube could pose a problem.
Has somebody ever actually damaged a top tube of a carbon fiber bike by doing anything other than crashing?
I have yet to see proof.
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 290
Bikes: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Apex Mid Compact, 2013 Specialized Sirrus Elite, 2007 Giant Boulder se
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
If the frame is kept on that for more than 7.34 days the carbon will asplode into a million pieces
#19
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#20
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
omments regarding not riding it for a month, I have an Alluminum bike that I use for rough weather as here in England its not always sun and fun
Reece
Reece
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,505
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
Mentioned: 353 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20791 Post(s)
Liked 9,436 Times
in
4,663 Posts
I'd make one minor modification: I'd cut the top tube slots to slope down on both sides so that you have to lift the frame up slightly to get the bike off the wall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
The way the slots are horizontal makes me nervous; somebody might bump the bike and the top tube could easily slide out of the slots and fall.
#22
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Posts: 21,845
Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1173 Post(s)
Liked 923 Times
in
609 Posts
Ride a different bike ?
__________________
Bikes: Old steel race bikes, old Cannondale race bikes, less old Cannondale race bike, crappy old mtn bike.
FYI: https://www.bikeforums.net/forum-sugg...ad-please.html
Bikes: Old steel race bikes, old Cannondale race bikes, less old Cannondale race bike, crappy old mtn bike.
FYI: https://www.bikeforums.net/forum-sugg...ad-please.html
#23
Gold Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Haarlem, Netherlands
Posts: 1,313
Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F8, Pinarello Bolide, Argon 18 E-118, Bianchi Oltre, Cervelo S1, Wilier Pista
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 34 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
(just pokin' fun at ya man)
#24
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 13
Bikes: Planet X RT-57
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Sorry, no pity for you. I live in Holland and it rains here all the time. Carbon doesn't melt in the rain. See rule #5 and ride more.
(just pokin' fun at ya man)
(just pokin' fun at ya man)
But I know one thing for sure, you're more likely to fall of your bike in wet conditions
going at the same speed on the same corner than when it's a clear dry day.
I would sooner fall of and damage my cheap aluminum bike rather than my carbon fiber one.
Reece
#25
Just Plain Slow
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Posts: 6,038
Bikes: Lynskey R230
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 297 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Hi Roadies.
I've recently been doing small DIY projects around the house, the other day i came across a cool (minimalist) bike wall mount that i would love to do.
This is why I need some advice on a carbon frame sitting on something like that for long periods of time. Say 1 month.
I understand that carbon will be fine for a short time but does carbon fiber tend to bend or miss shape
if enough weight and time is applied?
Thank you for viewing
Reece
I've recently been doing small DIY projects around the house, the other day i came across a cool (minimalist) bike wall mount that i would love to do.
This is why I need some advice on a carbon frame sitting on something like that for long periods of time. Say 1 month.
I understand that carbon will be fine for a short time but does carbon fiber tend to bend or miss shape
if enough weight and time is applied?
Thank you for viewing
Reece
Agree with routing a lip into that, then don't worry about it from there.