Hanging bikes vertically, good for forks?

[ishaw]

I've finally put up my 6 bike storage rack and am using as intended. Bikes are arranged top to toe and this has resulted in some with the forks pointing down, others pointing up. Will there be any issues with either in terms of suspension forks and the oil gathering at either end of the fork depending on which way they hang? Is there a preferred direction the forks should hang in?

 

[bartsince1975]

Have had my bikes hanging for years. Only one fork did not like it, a Magura T something, it leaked damper oil. All others have been just fine hanging rear or front up.

 

[jimo746]

It shouldn't make any difference.
Allegedly it's actually a good idea to hang your bike upside down every so often, apparently it allows the stanchion seals to be lubricated by the fork oil.
've hung my bikes every which way and never noticed any differences,/issues etc.

 

[The History Man]

Good question I hadn't considered. Great to know.

 

[jimo746]

Re:

I suppose this thread is ripe for jokes about your bikes being "well hung" etc.... :roll:

Well, look what I found... :shock:

 

[The History Man]

let's have a look at your rack then!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours......

 

[ishaw]

let's have a look at your rack then!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours......

I didn't think this was that kind of forum

I'll take a few snaps tomorrow. It's the 6 bike rack from cyclestore UK and is quite nice as it goes. I managed to shear a bolt fitting it so only using 5 of the 6 bolts until I can get the sheared bolt out (took a lot of effort to drill the holes into brick). Should be sturdy enough with the 5 hopefully.

 

[The History Man]

I went to the local scaffolder.

 

[jimo746]

I went to the local scaffolder.

Did he supply you with a generous length?


Of scaffold pipe.

 

[The History Man]

Slipped me three.