lutonloony
Über Member
sorry if this is the wrong forum, but question is as per title. If I am transporting bike in car, is it ok to lay it on its side or will there be a chance of fluid leaking. I assume it is a sealed system so won't leak?
Can I put a bike with hydraulics on its side?
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shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
Mine has been perfectly happy and leak free lying on its side on many car journeys.
It lives hanging front wheel up on the wall at home with no bother.
It lives hanging front wheel up on the wall at home with no bother.
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lutonloony
Über Member
Thanks
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
My bike has had hundreds of journeys laying flat in the back of a car.... all fine!
It's a sealed system. It couldn't work if it wasn't as it relies on the internal hydraulic pressure.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
Yes I did have to retrain Mr Summerdays
T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
No, it'll suck in air, water and small furry animals and not work very well next time 
Yellow Saddle
Guru
I think you have your answer by now. There is a rider to the story though. If the lever is pumped whilst the bike is in a position on is side or even upside-down, the little hole in the handlebar reservoir could become uncovered from it's fluid supply and suck air in. This is pronounced if the wheel is removed and the caliper pistons can move a lot. A lot of movement is a lot of air sucking. That just sucks because then you have to bleed it.
Dayvo
just passin' through
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
My commute starts with a lift every day (I'm lazy, the route is then only 9 miles and I like the company/alternative route).Aren't you meant to actually ride the bike and not just drive it around?
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
A mate of mine put a car on it's roof and there were no issues with the hydraulics.
