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RocHed11 01-15-20 11:42 PM

Need input or advice
 
I'm wanting to hang my bike off the floor in the garage when not in use and I've seen single hook hangers that use the weight of the bike to hold it through one of the rims. Is this safe for the rim with the constant weight against it? The other option is for double hooks from the garage ceiling.The drawback on this way is having to lift the bike high overhead every time you want to store it. Is this really a concern or am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance.

T

CliffordK 01-15-20 11:47 PM

As long as you have a strong plastic hook or rubber coated hook to prevent scratches you should be fine for most aluminum wheels.

What type of wheels are on your bike?

20 lbs weight of a bike is mighty light compared to 150 to 200 lbs or so for a bike + rider.

RocHed11 01-16-20 12:36 AM


Originally Posted by CliffordK (Post 21286186)
What type of wheels are on your bike?

They are Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall. Bike weight 29 1/4 lbs. No problem then I'm guessing. Thank you!!

T

jbucky1 01-16-20 12:45 AM

hanging that way is no problem

- james
www.buckyrides.com

jbucky1 01-16-20 12:47 AM

This might also be of interest to you

https://buckyrides.com/bikerack/

CliffordK 01-16-20 01:10 AM

You'll be fine.

The only thing I'd particularly be worried about would be certain carbon fiber rim styles with a non-structural cowling.

RocHed11 01-16-20 02:21 AM

Wow--Great Info-- Thank You so much!!!

T

Maelochs 01-16-20 07:10 AM

I built a rack to hang my bikes---alloy and cf wheels. Never an issue. Heaviest bike is about 30 lbs.

Phil_gretz 01-16-20 12:41 PM

Pulley system, that way you don't have to lift the bike over your head.


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