Wall hangers

[Benson]

Anyone successfully hanging their ebike from either a wall or ceiling mounted hanger? Although I’m not so concerned about the bracket fixing I am worried what the extra weight might do to the alloy wheels of my 2019 Levo. I’ve seen wheels buckle as a result of hanging regular bikes which weigh a fair amount less.

 

[MattyB]

As long as the rear wheel is still on the ground bearing weight I can’t see any problem occurring - all my (admittedly analog) bikes are stored this way with no issues.

 

[Benson]

As long as the rear wheel is still on the ground bearing weight I can’t see any problem occurring - all my (admittedly analog) bikes are stored this way with no issues.

It wouldn't be. That defeats the purpose of a wall hanger ?

 

[Gary]

I’ve seen wheels buckle as a result of hanging regular bikes which weigh a fair amount less.

eh?

Find a better wheelbuilder. A wheel that can't handle a 50lb bike hanging from it isn't going to handle the forces a decent level rider dishes out mountainbiking.

I've been hanging DH bikes from their front wheels for almost 3 decades and never ever had a problem.

 

[Benson]

eh?

Find a better wheelbuilder. A wheel that can't handle a 50lb bike hanging from it isn't going to handle the forces a decent level rider dishes out mountainbiking.

I've been hanging DH bikes from their front wheels for almost 3 decades and never ever had a problem.

Have you seen the way a bike hangs on the wheel whilst on a hanger? It doesn't sit on the axle so the comparison is moot ?

 

[Gary]

How many wheels have you built?
Do you have a vague understanding of how a well built wheel holds it's shape?

The only thing that seems moot here is your experience/understanding of a bicycle wheel.

 

[Benson]

How many wheels have you built?
Do you have a vague understanding of how a well built wheel holds it's shape?

The only thing that seems moot here is your experience/understanding of a bicycle wheel.

Maybe dial down the caffeine a little Gary and lose the aggression? This is supposed to be a place for fellow enthusiasts.

 

[Gary]

"Maybe" don't be so quick to tell someone sharing their experience from both building wheels and hanging heavy bikes by said wheels their experience is "moot".
There's is no aggression or caffiene involved. Simply bewilderment by your reply and the LMAO smiley.
Sorry if you feel otherwise.

 

[Gary]

More helpful reply: (now I've had some cafiene)
FWIW. As background I worked as a professional bike shop mechanic/workshop manager for many years and have built and trued 1000s of wheels. The cellar of one shop I worked at always had a minmum of 150 bikes hanging from one wheel by hooks from the ceiling rafters ie. nothing else supporting them. Many of these bikes were very cheap very heavy steel BSOs with cheap weak alu rimmed wheels. in the 10 years I was around that shop I did not experience one single rim damaged by being hung in this way. your Levo will have far stronger higher quality better (although still machine) built rims.
If a wheel was built so badly that hanging it by the rim and attaching a 50lb weight by either side of it's axle was enough to permanently alter the shape of said wheel it would not be safe for a 200lb rider to use on the road, nevermind off road where the forces acting upon wheels can be far greater.

I'd be genuinely interested to hear of the experience you mention seeing in your first post.

 

[Benson]

"Maybe" don't be so quick to tell someone sharing their experience from both building wheels and hanging heavy bikes by said wheels their experience is "moot".
There's is no aggression or caffiene involved. Simply bewilderment by your reply and the LMAO smiley.
Sorry if you feel otherwise.

Ok Gary, thanks for your input.

 

[ccrdave]

how about stress on the steerer tube?

 

[Gary]

OMG! Seriously Dave?
Are you having a laugh?

This is just getting silly now.

 

[ccrdave]

well maybe but if you hang the e bike from its front wheel isnt the force placed on the steerer tube against its design, i dont know how the steerers are actually fixed to the crown but I can tell you the crappy suntour fork steerer that was fitted to my wifes spesh hardtail came away from the crown in my hand

 

[ccrdave]

not my one but this is what happened

 

[Gary]

Goan just take a minute and use common sense to think about what actually happened, eh?

FYI Steerers are general pressed into crowns at factory.

 

[Krisj]

By the look of the steerer that has had a serious impact to put a bend in it like that probably ripped the head tube off too.
Like Gary said it should be fine
Bikes take a hell of a beating on the trail surely hanging it up will not cause any damage to any part of it.
You could also put a extra support at the back wheel in the form of a shelf to add extra support if your hanging it up with the front wheel. Personally don’t think it needs it.

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

So - has anyone found a decent wall hanger that can fit a wheel with a 2.6 tyre? All the ones I can find struggle to fit a 2.35 never mind a 2.6!

 

[1981Miked]

Get some unistrut, attach to wall at suitable wooden joist behind plasterboard. Get some unistrut shelf brackets and cut 2 pieces of unistrut about a foot long. Attach the bracket to wall mounts with the bolts, wrap the foot long pieces in foam and hang the bike with a piece through the frame and a piece through the wheel. I have stored my bikes like this for years with no issues. I’d upload pictures if I knew how.

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

so it looks something like this?

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

I need something like this, I need to hang them with the tyres against the wall, not the frame against the wall

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

I’ve just ordered a Steadyrack Fat Rack so will see if that fits ok for the Levo

 

[1981Miked]

Aye, something like that but not as posh.. ?

 

[1981Miked]

Here is my wife’s bike hanging on the unistrut bracket. Ebike is chained up to the ground anchor so just sits on the floor.

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

Looks good pal. Yeah I’ve been thinking if I hang it the weight of the chain to the ground anchor won’t do it any good as it’s a bloody heavy chain so might leave it on the floor after all!

 

[Kaelidoz]

Yeah when I used one last year I just forced the hook wider. If the fat rack you just ordered is too small, brute force it.

 

[NULevo]

Just seen this, I'm using a Steadyrack MTB - its sturdy and well made, fits the 2.6 butchers on the Levo fine, looks like it could take a 2.8.

Had somes doubts about the expense compared to hooks, but this this is as solid as a rock and built to last.

I keep the bike in the shed and the battery in the house, so all I do is swivel the bike towards the wall and out at the bottom. Wedge it with my foot and slide the battery in/out.

Saves a lot of space too, before I had to keep the work stand to hook up the bike to get the battery in and out. One of the best things I've bought for the bike so far.

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

That’s great to hear. It should hopefully be here in the next few days ?

 

[KennyB]

It wouldn't be. That defeats the purpose of a wall hanger ?

Lost me. In what way would it be defeated?

 

[Jamy]

i use this, granted not hung but saves a lot of space

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[KennyB]

Wow. I think we should award this Honorary Wall Hangership. One slight concern, what happens if you have a slow puncture resulting in a flat?