# Is hanging a bike like this ok? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [February 7, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982 "2022-02-07T08:41:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jobe28](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jobe28/32/85073_2.png) [@Jobe28](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jobe28)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/1 "2022-02-07T08:41:15Z")
Sorry dumb newbie question. Is this hanging as pictured ok? Thanks. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/3/a/3af92b8a6c5e6b5dc9d48027de346a3fbdca3e9b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kevistraining](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kevistraining/32/171237_2.png) [@kevistraining](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kevistraining)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:52am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/2 "2022-02-07T08:52:10Z")
Looks fine… well it looks ridiculous but I cant see it causing any damage 🙂 EDIT: I hadn’t considered potential issues with hydraulic brakes (see below) ---
**Author:** ![Jobe28](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jobe28/32/85073_2.png) [@Jobe28](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jobe28)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/3 "2022-02-07T09:00:43Z")
Certainly does look ridiculous 😅 but was going mouldy outside and this was the best use of wall space. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Crownan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/crownan/32/103116_2.png) [@Crownan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Crownan)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/4 "2022-02-07T09:48:40Z")
I like it. ---
**Author:** ![splash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@splash](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/splash)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/5 "2022-02-07T10:07:23Z")
Its not great for hydraulic brakes - you want the levers higher than the calipers, or else you risk bubbles moving into the calipers, where they are most problematic. ---
**Author:** ![nvalphen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/nvalphen/32/86975_2.png) [@nvalphen](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/nvalphen)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/6 "2022-02-07T10:25:08Z")
true, but when you bleed them properly, it -should not- matter 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ericallenboyd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ericallenboyd/32/37233_2.png) [@ericallenboyd](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ericallenboyd)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/7 "2022-02-07T13:11:26Z")
Do you really think op knows how to bleed brakes 😉. I am thinking probably not. Edit: I know how to but and have the tools but this is one thing I prefer not to do. ---
**Author:** ![russell.r.sage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/russell.r.sage/32/36157_2.png) [@russell.r.sage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/russell.r.sage)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/8 "2022-02-07T13:15:51Z")
I wouldn’t hang a disc brake bike upside down. you don’t want an air bubble to bubble up to the caliper and then not have brakes when you need them. ---
**Author:** ![jfranci3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jfranci3/32/12908_2.png) [@jfranci3](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jfranci3)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/9 "2022-02-07T15:05:52Z")
I’m going with no, because you can get a small air bubble in the caliper. Even if you bleed them perfect, there’s a small bit of air in the master cylinder after you replace the shifter-side bleed screw. If you go front wheel up, it’s not as big of an issue. ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/10 "2022-02-07T15:09:19Z")
Not recommended. As mentioned, even with a good bleed, it’s likely there is air in the master cylinder. At that angle, it’s possible for air to work it’s way up into the brake lines. If that “vertical” orientation is absolutely necessary, doing it with the front wheel on top will be the best, but I would still avoid that and lean towards level whenever possible. ---
**Author:** ![rocourteau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rocourteau/32/7746_2.png) [@rocourteau](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rocourteau)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/11 "2022-02-07T15:19:04Z")
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**Author:** ![Jobe28](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jobe28/32/85073_2.png) [@Jobe28](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jobe28)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/12 "2022-02-07T15:57:30Z")
Thanks everyone. I have no idea how to bleed brakes. I presume a bubble could be catastrophic while riding? Will see how I can change orientation. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/13 "2022-02-07T16:00:32Z")
> [@Jobe28](#): > > I presume a bubble could be catastrophic while riding? - Worst case, yes. Imagine grabbing your brakes in a panic situation (car cuts you off) and getting very spongy response, to worst case pull all the way to the bar and not getting enough bite. You might not have sufficient stopping power is the ultimate issue. ---
**Author:** ![Jobe28](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jobe28/32/85073_2.png) [@Jobe28](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jobe28)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/14 "2022-02-07T16:16:28Z")
Thank you If I hang front wheel up can I have one pad on the fork and the other hanging pad on the head tube? ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/15 "2022-02-07T16:17:34Z")
I have no idea. Not enough info on the pads or exactly where you would have them contact. ---
**Author:** ![mailman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mailman/32/101794_2.png) [@mailman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mailman)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/16 "2022-02-07T17:58:28Z")
I’m curious how easy it is to hang this way up. I hang my bikes but handlebars up, no issues with the brakes. I can’t imagine it being very easy or convenient to put them on back wheel up. ---
**Author:** ![Jobe28](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jobe28/32/85073_2.png) [@Jobe28](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jobe28)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/18 "2022-02-07T18:46:50Z")
Thanks mate. Actually quite easy. How do you hang yours? Can you send a photo pls ---
**Author:** ![WindWarrior](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/windwarrior/32/84679_2.png) [@WindWarrior](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/WindWarrior)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/19 "2022-02-07T20:05:02Z")
> [@mailman](#): > > I’m curious how easy it is to hang this way up. I hang my bikes but handlebars up, no issues with the brakes. Same here, no issues with 2 disc brake bikes over 6 years. Once a year I have the bikes serviced including a brake bleed. FWIW I also see bikes hanging from the wall at our local Trek dealer and same at other bike shops 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![mailman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mailman/32/101794_2.png) [@mailman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mailman)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/20 "2022-02-07T20:12:33Z")
Generic image as I’m not at home. ![images](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/a/9/a962592e372d8cf7e1e4c7eb43c3746370945de8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SeanHurley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/seanhurley/32/55555_2.png) [@SeanHurley](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SeanHurley)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982/21 "2022-02-07T20:12:39Z")
I hang my bikes like this too- sometimes fork up, other times fork down. Never had a problem with the brakes as a result. I bleed them myself once a year or so. Maybe it’s not best practice but it’s been working for years for me 🤷‍♂️ (edit: I’m talking about Road and Gravel bikes here. Nothing with suspensions.) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-hanging-a-bike-like-this-ok/68982.md?page=2)