Vertical bike hooks - any good

[jamin100]

running out of room in the shed so in looking to squeeze mine and my sons bike in the cupboard under the stairs

I've measured and they will fit if mounted vertically

Has anyone used these or similar ?
Outdoortips 2 PCS Wall Mounted Bike Rack Stand Hook Space Saving Vertical Hanger https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QEXQB50/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6xNlwbHFZGDAQ

Are they any good?
I'm worried about ruining my bike by hanging it up by the front wheel. Does it damage the bike or wheel in any way ?

 

[Citius]

I'm worried about ruining my bike by hanging it up by the front wheel. Does it damage the bike or wheel in any way ?

Think about it - why would it?

 

[Tim Hall]

I've had bikes hanging from their front wheels for at least 5 years with no problems. Don't forget you need to lift the bike above the hook to mount and dismount it.

 

[slowmotion]

Spokes work in tension when you are on the bike. They are easily strong enough to support the weight of a suspended bike. Lidl do some big screw hooks for this. They cost very little. Screw then into a ceiling joist ( having previously located the plaster fixings with a magnet or stud locator), and be careful that you don't hit a pipe or cable. You'll know about it if you do.

 

[Arjimlad]

I got four for similar to that price, and they've been very good.

There was a long thread on here about them which I will try to find for you...

Edit .. here it is https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bike-hanging.186729/

 

[TissoT]

I have just bought 4 ... I hang my bike at the track the same way as others do

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Used them for years, perfect for the job.

 

[Slioch]

I've got 5 of those along one wall in my garage. No issues at all. If you're hanging them indoors though, make sure you attach them securely, especially if your wall is plasterboard. Lifting the bikes on and off can cause some "leverage" and if they're not securely screwed to the wall they can pull out.

 

[Globalti]

As a bike is built to carry a rider up to 100 kilos you needn't worry about the 10 kg weight of the bike pulling itself apart.

 

[further]

I have two of those in my shed,they work perfectly.

 

[Gravity Aided]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPkT0paGEnQ

At 2:01, how the railways sorted this, after much research.

 

[Markymark]

Yep I have 3 bikes in the shed using them they're much tidier.

 

[jamin100]

Thanks all
Will work towards turning the cupboard into a bike store

 

[Andy_R]

When you do hang your bike vertically, make sure it's only ever hung up by the front wheel. To hang it up by the back wheel is totally uncool and all the other bikes will laugh at it with it's arse pointing in the air like you just don't care


(and it's fekking difficult!)

 

[mcshroom]

When you do hang your bike vertically, make sure it's only ever hung up by the front wheel. To hang it up by the back wheel is totally uncool and all the other bikes will laugh at it with it's arse pointing in the air like you just don't care


(and it's fekking difficult!)

Which is why Virgin and ScotRail insist on it