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Offline wardenerd

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Rim Storage
« on: February 11, 2013, 06:19:39 AM »
I am accumulating parts to put new rims and spokes on my 550F.  While I wait for bargains to appear, and they will, I need to store the rims.  Whats best Flat or hanging on the wall?  Maybe put them on the wall on three hangers to spread the load?
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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 06:26:41 AM »
Whatever works for you,  I would find it hard to believe that the rim will deform based on storage.  Bicycles are hung by a wheel for a long time without any deformation.
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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 07:28:06 AM »
hanging them is just fine. did this always before to save space in my workshop. no problems at all.
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Offline brooze72

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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 07:34:37 AM »
I think a bigger concern would be rusting, if in a damp environment, lightly coat them with an anti rust agent.
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Offline wardenerd

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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 11:03:22 AM »
thank you
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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 04:47:13 PM »
Brooze is right.  Rust is the larger concern.  Give the rim a good spray with WD40 and periodically re-spray.
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Re: Rim Storage
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013, 05:10:44 PM »
Keep em inside if possible
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