Best way to store bikes

[Spudalumps]

Yo all! Strange post and I I’m waiting for the “in shed” or “in garage” you’ll get extra points… haha

What I’m actually looking for is like is an attic a decent place or will fluctuation of temps cause strain on parts expanding and contracting we’re going down a rabbit hole similar to art storage here so buckle up

 

[nstarmore]

Take the wheels off and pop it in a large chest freezer if you have space, that's where I keep mine between bodies



Sorry I don't actually have a real answer, although I can't imagine the attic doing any harm unless it's an Al Mega, in which case it will almost certainly explode within a week.

 

[mdvineng]

Back bedroom is the place. I even restored a Norton 650ss there in my old house, we had a Norton coming downstairs party upon completion

 

[bikeworkshop]

Temperature fluctuation might speed the ageing of rubber and plastic components, but overall it should be ok.
Over the decades I have bought 1000s of used bikes, many of which have been unused for years.
I recently bought a dozen that had been in a man's dad's loft for over 10 years.
They were pretty good.
I think we can safely say
DAMP is the KILLER

 

[bikeworkshop]

Back bedroom is the place. I even restored a Norton 650ss there in my old house, we had a Norton coming downstairs party upon completion

I did my moto guzzi t3 in my own bedroom
(shared house, no space)

 

[Spudalumps]

Thanks for all the reply’s, good to read your answers and stories made me chuckle!

The post started when I was looking at the exploding kooka cranks and hope hubs of ye day

Cheers all!

 

[Imlach]

At my place. Let me know if anyone needs my address

 

[dyna-ti]

I'd avoid any long term storage in a shed, cellar or garage as theres too much moisture in the air, which is going to promote rusting.
The bike, steel framed, can rust from the inside out.

So maybe dismantle, box up those bits and it will make storing the frame/whe4els a lot easier

 

[Spudalumps]

I'd avoid any long term storage in a shed, cellar or garage as theres too much moisture in the air, which is going to promote rusting.
The bike, steel framed, can rust from the inside out.

So maybe dismantle, box up those bits and it will make storing the frame/whe4els a lot easier

Good point for steel, i only have alu and Ti frames I’m not quite lucky enough to enjoy steel is real

 

[Titiritero]

Not sure if this has been already posted:

Three tears to fresh retro rigs

It's just an opinion, not gospel, but I agree to what he says. Bikes that are not ridden are no longer bikes, but objects.