Once you have the rack in position mark where all of the screw holes on the rack line up with the wall.
How to hang a full suspension bike on the wall.
Some suggest hanging them by the front or rear wheel or even upside down and claim to have no issues.
Other wall mounts let you store the bike on the wall so that the wheels run parallel with the wall.
Each has different applications but in general racks that let you store your bike vertically wheels perpendicular to the wall ideally positioned in a corner take up the least space.
If you like to hang bike parallel to the wall earth level the wheel may countenance downwards as there is no cause to spin the bike over time.
The easy solution and best of both worlds is to hang by the front wheel and make sure the rear wheel is taking the weight of the bike and the hook is just keeping it in place i e.
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Think my hooks came from clas ohlson or whatever they are called you re kidding yourself if.
Notice that the hooks were either screwed in at an angle or they bent to that angle from the weight of the bikes pulling down on them over time.
These hooks are in a wood wall.
Figure titled hang a bike on the wall step 3bullet2.
When you hang the bike upside down the air bubbles inside the reservoir tank could move to the calipers.
Hang mine by the bars with the saddle resting against the wall rather than risk strain to rims or forks.
It will take little space on the wall but more place in the room.
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To the right you can see a green bike hanging overhead by its wheels on 2 hooks.
If you have hydraulic disc brakes the recommendation is that you never hang them upside down or vertically.
Another way to hang your bike on the wall.
It also needs more clearance out of the wall.
Most bike racks have two screw holes.
And one e bike to rule them all.
Hold the bike rack on the wall where you want the bike to hang.
The option is great if you like to hang only one or 2 bikes.
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