Questions tagged [storage]
How and where to store your bicycle when you aren't riding it.
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How to store a bike outside and still avoid rapid decay?
I've got insufficient space to store my bike inside. I fear however that it will rust away within a few years if I store the bike outside. My question is twofold:
Will storing a bike outside be a ...
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Winter maintenance before putting bike in winter storage?
What kind of maintenance should I do before putting my bike into storage for the winter? Are there any special considerations for storing it? Does temperature matter? If it's hanging on the wall ...
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How to store bicycles outside during winter
Okay. I have a bike which I would like to store for around six moths. Winter temperatures can be as low as -30 C. The problem is that I do not have an indoor storage space, so it is going to reside on ...
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Is it really OK to hang a bicycle by the wheel from a hook?
Does it not distort the wheel to have the weight of the bike hanging from just that one spot?
Is it OK for any kind of wheel?
I have nicer race-type wheels on mine.
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Suggestions for outdoor commercial (security/parking) stands
I'm looking for suggestions for space efficient stands for parking multiple bikes.
A sports club (not cycling) for which I sit on the committee is looking to solve a bit of a problem. At the moment ...
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How to store a bicycle for an extended period of time?
What's the best way to store a bicycle for an extended period of time, say 2 months?
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Will a bike stand that holds one wheel damage my bike?
I have a similar bike stand to this at home:
I'm happy putting my wife's and my commuter in it but worried that it will damage the wheels of my XC bike if left in there for long periods. Can wheels ...
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How long is it safe to store new tires before they degrade in quality?
I bought some road tires that were made for flat resistance, but within two months, the sidewalls on both got damaged to the point where I was getting repeated blowouts. I wrote to the manufacturer, ...
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What's the best way to lift a bike onto a storage hook?
At work we have hooks attached to the wall so that we can hang our bikes from the front wheel. They're effectively the same as these:
I see heaps of people struggling to lift their bikes onto the ...
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How can I keep spiders and other bugs off my bicycle?
I am an extreme arachnophobe, to the point that I've left dishes in the sink due to a dead spider the size of an M&M.
My bike at work is right in the open, and because of the soft winter, there ...
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When not used, what gear should I store my bike in
Is there a conventional wisdom to what gear a bike should be left in, when used infrequently?
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Any detriment to hanging a bike by its front wheel? [duplicate]
I came across the below image today and thought it a great idea for storing bikes. However I wasn't sure if literally hanging a bike by its front wheel might cause undue stress to either the wheel ...
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DIY wooden bike rack -- looking for plans
I'm planning to build a bike rack to store several bikes on the floor of my garage. Does anyone have plans for such a rack? We have a circular saw and a drill and the usual hand tools, but no router, ...
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How can I make a weather-proof bike?
Suppose want to park my bike outdoors all the time. Conventional wisdom is that you should park a bike under cover, but suppose that's not an option. What should you do?
Maybe sealed cartridge ...
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Minimalist setup for a "travelling bike mechanic"?
I have very little living/working space of my own and so, in order to keep my personal bike in working order, I need to be able to transport "bike mechanic stuff" (e.g. tools, screws, cables, inner ...
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Bicycle Storage Indoors
I need to find a way to store my bike vertically parallel to the wall. However my ceilings are quite high so it would be difficult to lift it onto a ceiling mounted hook everyday. Is there anyway to ...
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How should I store inner tubes to maximize their shelf life?
The LBS's in my area tend to have major sales around the same time once or twice a year. During this time, I can get replacement tubes at about half their normal price. I can buy several tubes, enough ...
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Bike rests on brake cable while racked
I bought a new bike and when I put it on my bike rack in my garage the arm of the rack sits on the rear brake cable, putting some tension on the cable. Could this cause brake problems and if so what ...
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Where to park a bike during a year for free ? (in the Netherlands?)
We are two French in love with the Dutch people and culture. Each time we have the time we rush there. Rather than hitchhiking (as we used to), we plan to travel across the Netherlands by bike as it ...
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Bicycle Storage
Is there anything special I need to consider for the long term storage of a bicycle.
I have been staying home since March. Prior to March, I was riding my bike about 20 miles per day. One day in ...
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