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Old 07-17-19, 07:53 PM
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How do you store framesets?

I'm accumulating framesets (mostly vintage road framesets). Have 10-ish. Any tricks/tips on how to store them efficiently? I have hooks for my complete bikes, but that doesn't work for framesets.
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Old 07-17-19, 08:07 PM
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I currently have two stored in a bike box.
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I store mine on hooks, but I only have two frames currently.
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Old 07-17-19, 08:30 PM
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I try to keep them out of sight from my wife

She seems to think they count toward N-1.
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Old 07-17-19, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by goatalope
I'm accumulating framesets (mostly vintage road framesets). Have 10-ish. Any tricks/tips on how to store them efficiently? I have hooks for my complete bikes, but that doesn't work for framesets.


Pre existing kids school-type coat hooks, made great drying rack. Relative humidity crazy low in here, could feel skin on hands becoming paper- like. There's another layer of 4 or 5 frames set lengthwise back to front, raised off the floor on a wood table top. (You can just see a stteering tube and top of a frame- bottom left of photo.) Next frame rear triangle at that end, alternating, to minimize volume.
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Old 07-19-19, 06:50 PM
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I store mine on their wheels. 😉
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Old 07-19-19, 08:46 PM
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Have rows of bike hooks along the beams in garage, so hang bikes, wheels, etc.
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Old 07-20-19, 05:02 AM
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I'm currently storing my spare frames with other people. AKA selling them off.
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Old 07-20-19, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gearbasher
I'm currently storing my spare frames with other people. AKA selling them off.
My preference is also in my wallet as $20 bills when they're sold.
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Old 07-20-19, 03:59 PM
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I pick up a threaded pipe base and 30inch threaded pipe and some foam pipe insulation at Home Depot.
I can safely hang 4 frames (no more).
Make double sure that you have screwed the pipe base into a stud.
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Some good ideas on here. I like the pipe with foam insulation. Thanks, everyone.
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I have a Harbor Freight bicycle tree:

Cheap Wall Bike Rack: Harbor Freight Tools Cycle Tree Compact Bike Storage

I can hang six frames on the arms. Not sure they make it any longer, but you can likely find one used or duplicate.
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