Ceiling hook storage
#1
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Bikes: '12 Trek 7.2 FX
Ceiling hook storage
I was wondering if it is secure to hang the bike upside down using the rubber coated hook. My main concern is not about the bike, but the car I park underneath. Each hook is rated at 100 lbs and my trek weighs < 30 lbs. Has anyone seen bike fell from ceiling hooks?
I have secured the hooks to the studs and I also ensure the quick release on the bike is securely fastened.
I have secured the hooks to the studs and I also ensure the quick release on the bike is securely fastened.
#2
carpe diem

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
From: Fenton, MI
Bikes: CAAD 9 , Schwinn World, Prologue, Madison , Sports Tourer ; Ironman , Opus lll , Allez , Peugeot 753, Trek 531 (2) , Assenmacher ( custom)
No problem, as long as you have the hooks screwed in tight . Go for it !
#5
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Bikes: '12 Trek 7.2 FX
Thanks for increasing my confidence level.. guess all i have to do is to tell my kid not to jump in the bedroom upstairs!!! LOL
#6
rebmeM roineS

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
I'm guessing that there may have been a few instances somewhere of someone missing the structural wood and screwing a hook into.........drywall.
Just make sure the hook is screwed into something solid. I've never had one fail.
Just make sure the hook is screwed into something solid. I've never had one fail.
__________________
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
#7
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Bikes: '12 Trek 7.2 FX
make sense?
#9
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 259
Likes: 0
From: In The Middle Of "Out There" / Downtown "Lost Angels"
Bikes: 2001 Trek 520 - Hvy Hauler, Epic Adventure Bike / 2011 Fuji Newest 1.0 - Sporty Quick Bike
Thanks for the tip. I'm pretty sure they hit the studs... #1 I did see woods coming off when I'm drilling the pilot holes. #2 I have to use some force to actually screw the hooks to about 1.5" deep and the last few turns are very tight which tells me I'm screwing into the studs.
make sense?
make sense?

Take bar of soap from tub/shower (not new or dried out bar, but softened from being well used) rub the screw threaded section back and forth like a saw till threads are FILLED with the soap. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to thread in. Have snapped off my share of screws ...Grrrr
Oh, and candle wax also works well, Although I find it best to heat the screw such that the wax sticks to the threads.






