upside down forks

europeandy
europeandy Posts: 118
edited May 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Is there any reason I shouldn't store bikes hanging by the front wheel, leaving the forks slightly upside down?
Thanks.

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  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,456
    same reasons you don't store motorcycles upside-down i guess? dunno those reasons though something to do with brake fluid and fork oils?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    no real problems. Just do not pull the brake levers is they are hydros.
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  • europeandy
    europeandy Posts: 118
    thanks, why shouldn't I pull the levers tho?
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Do you need to?! Lol, it's because of the open reservoir at the lever, which is no longer the highest point of the sytem.
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  • europeandy
    europeandy Posts: 118
    live and learn eh :) .
    I dont need to pull the levers, but if theres something I shouldnt do then its a fair bet i'll manage it before too long :oops:
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Was down in Dawlish last weekend for a few days and wandered upto the station and there were the usual noticeborads etc. One of them had details about bike storage on FGW trains. You now hook your front wheen into a hanger from the ceiling of the guards compartment and strap your back wheel to similar on the deck.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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