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« on: April 08, 2008, 09:11:36 AM »
A buddy of mine spotted this 6-bike storage rack at Harbor Freight for just $40. (He thinks it was actually $30 inside the store).
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2628

I haven't seen it in person but it looks interesting, even if it could fit only four bikes. There also doesn't seem to be a way to remove the inner bikes without removing the outer bikes, but it could be a good solution for some, and the ability to move it around is awesome.
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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 09:54:00 AM »
That's a great deal, I could use something liek that.

Keep in-mind though, many suspension forks should not be stored in that position.

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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 11:21:31 AM »
Wow that couldn't have come at a more appropriate time. I just changed apartments and I think my girlfriend is about to lose it having to step over bikes every morning. I might have to pick one up on payday.
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008, 12:01:31 PM »
It's also bad for some hydralic disc brake systems, as it causes an air bubble at the front piston making your brakes feel squishy. I also can't see it being good for your wheel to have the weight of the bike hanging on that concentrated spot. I would think that it would make the wheel untrue or cause uneven spoke tension....maybe....if it hung on one spot long enough.
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008, 12:03:59 PM »
that friend just called to say it's on sale for 29.95 until April 15 in the store, which is in Norristown/East Norriton at the 202 and Germantown Pike. I forget the name of the shopping center but it's near the Kmart.

yo pete, what forks shouldn't be stored like that? just certain ones? or all oil filed ones?
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2008, 12:21:37 PM »
I don't know if all oil-filled forks shouldn't be stored inverted or hung, but I do know my White Brothers oil/air explicitly says not to, and I'm pretty sure my oil/spring Sherman II shouldn't be either. I'd google to find out, but I' would think it would be a bad idea for any fork with oil.

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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2008, 01:16:30 PM »
I had a mechanic tell me not to store my Sherman upside down, but I think Lou used to store his upside down. Lou..You out there? Ever have a problem with oil leakage?
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2008, 01:24:42 PM »
Quote from: Lust4singletrack on April 08, 2008, 01:16:30 PM
I had a mechanic tell me not to store my Sherman upside down, but I think Lou used to store his upside down. Lou..You out there? Ever have a problem with oil leakage?

Yeah well I've *ALSO* heard that Lou only uses WD-40 on his chain.  Grin

...just busting yer chops Lou.  Wink

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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2008, 01:53:22 PM »
Yeah, his bikes are on the wall hanging from hooks.........I've seen it.   Shocked
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« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2008, 07:47:26 PM »
Hanging bikes front wheel up or storing them upside down causes fork oil to sit in the stanchions up against the slider seals and top caps- could cause leakage but if you have any kind of platform dampening, it will take 20-50 compression cycles to purge all the air out of the valving.  Hanging rear wheel up prevents this. 
Regarding the brakes, if they're properly bled, it's a non issue but if there is air in there, it will migrate to the highest point and if it happens to be the caliper, it will feel squishier. 
Regarding rim damage, if the wheel is properly tensioned and not a junk steel rim, it won't harm it.  I've hundreds of bikes in the ceiling at the shop and couldn't afford to fix that many damaged wheels.
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 12:14:25 AM »
Dudes, it'll be a cold day in hell before this horse hangs his pride and joy (bike) on a $30 stand that was made by some poor slaves in an East Asian sweat shop. Shit even if that there was made in the good ole US! That thing looks about as sturdy as me on any given Saturday night after a bunch of moonshine... Shit, I'm a real man. I used Tom's hammer drill and hung hooks fabricated by an old blacksmith in Dungarees down yonder from my garage wall and I hangs my bikes lickty split, you dig. Ands I hangs em whatever wheel up that I manage to grab after blitzing the trails till my hands is bleeding... And I ain'ts never had a problem with wheels untrue or forks squishing or any of that girly shit yer talkin bout... Shit. Oh and I swear by WD-40! I eat the shit!  Grin
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 12:58:15 AM »
Truth be known I don't hang bikes at all. My beasts, (when they're not out to see the blacksmith),  are lined up along the wall, facing the door and ready to go, each with it's own berth.

WD40? Ha, I can't even remember when I last loubed a bike. A little spit works great.
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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2008, 07:44:34 AM »
Quote from: dieselkarl on April 08, 2008, 07:47:26 PM
Hanging bikes front wheel up or storing them upside down causes fork oil to sit in the stanchions up against the slider seals and top caps- could cause leakage but if you have any kind of platform dampening, it will take 20-50 compression cycles to purge all the air out of the valving.  Hanging rear wheel up prevents this. 
Regarding the brakes, if they're properly bled, it's a non issue but if there is air in there, it will migrate to the highest point and if it happens to be the caliper, it will feel squishier. 
Regarding rim damage, if the wheel is properly tensioned and not a junk steel rim, it won't harm it.  I've hundreds of bikes in the ceiling at the shop and couldn't afford to fix that many damaged wheels.

Always good to hear imput from a real mechanic. Thanks Karl.
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« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2008, 09:20:47 AM »
Quote from: Lou on April 09, 2008, 12:14:25 AM
Shit. Oh and I swear by WD-40! I eat the shit!  Grin

Yeah, I put mustard on it and eat the f@#king shit!
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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2008, 09:30:52 AM »
Quote from: RicoCPA on April 09, 2008, 09:20:47 AM
Quote from: Lou on April 09, 2008, 12:14:25 AM
Shit. Oh and I swear by WD-40! I eat the shit!  Grin

Yeah, I put mustard on it and eat the f@#king shit!


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