Bike storage

Gambatte
Gambatte Posts: 1,453
edited July 2007 in MTB general
Getting pressure put on by the wife to tidy up the utility room, specifically the corner that is home to my 3 bikes. Now the big/heavy beach cruiser will have to stay on the floor, but it is feasible that the MTB and the roady could go higher.

The roadys a basic Decathlon job, but the MTB is a 2006 GT Avalanche, with front suspension

“RST Omega T6, hydraulic fork, magnesium lowers, preload adjust, 80-120 mm of travel with lock out and travel adjust.” (to be exact)

There seems to be plenty of choice out there, but I’m currently considering 2 styles, demonstarted by the links below

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 5360026439
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 5360017338

I’m not necessarily talking about these products, just the way they work. Any pros or cons with each? My main concern probably relates to the effect on the MTB forks. Any likely negative effects from either method of storage?

I could probably go with something like the second link but with the bikes effectively stood on a shelf also?

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  • daxion
    daxion Posts: 104
    Hi Gambatte,
    I use some large plastic coated hooks from the local DIY shop, so I can hold up the bike by it's frame so no undue pressure on the wheels, also allow you to store the bike without wheels
    Dave - Spin instructor
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  • Gambatte
    Gambatte Posts: 1,453
    Hiya dax, sent you a PM!
  • daxion
    daxion Posts: 104
    hiya, sent u one back :D
    Dave - Spin instructor
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    just hang them up by the wheels and be done with it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gambatte
    Gambatte Posts: 1,453
    Thanks guys, all sorted.

    Popped into Decathlon and ended up getting both types. £13 in total.

    Roadies going on a wheel hook, the mtb is on the toptube bars.

    As I wanted the bike horizontal and as high as possible on the wall, it was fun setting the bracket angle right, due to it having a sloping top tube.
  • HJ1976
    HJ1976 Posts: 205
    When my dad threw a hissy fit about the bikes (mine and my daughters) being in our utility room my mum bought one of those garden stores, so i just pop the front wheel off my MTB and hang it on the shelf supports.
    My old Dawes is hung from the rafters in the garage (over my mums MGB) by it's wheels using some huge coated hooks from the local home improvement store.

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