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A bike storage stand helps protect a valuable asset and provides a space-saving solution, especially for overflowing garages or small rooms. It's also the best way to safely secure your bike when carrying out maintenance work. Minoura bike display stands are the go-to leader in innovation and great value. So, look after your bike and salvage some more space - shop the best range of bike stand models here.
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We cyclists love carbon; there’s no question about that. However, it does require extra levels of TLC, especially when securing them into a stand. If parts of your bike are not carbon (such as the seatpost), then always try to clamp the bike using these parts. However, if carbon is your only option, then proceed with extreme care and caution. Wrap the top tube, or whatever part you are clamping, into something soft and protective such as a padded cloth or foam wrap. Do not overly wrap the area, as this will only require you to clamp down harder to ensure the bike is secure (and you don’t want to do that as you risk snapping it). Before clamping, check the pads are clear of grit and do not have any metal bits exposed, as these will scratch and damage the carbon. Make sure the bike is perfectly balanced in the clamp. Rather than simply pressing the clamp down, try this nifty trick instead. Release the wing nut so that the clamp slackens. Now press it closed. You will see it does not close fully - by releasing the wing nuts, you have created a slack. This is good because you now have complete control over just how much you want to close the clamp. You do this by manually screwing the bottom of the clamp to move up towards the top.
Make sure the free-standing bike rack is secure and not, for instance, on a slope. Regardless of the material of your frame, we recommend wrapping the top tube (or whatever piece of the bike you intend clamping) in a protective cloth or foam. Ensure you place the bike perfectly evenly in the bike storage rack - if you stand back, you will see it balance nicely and not tip in either direction. For clamping, we recommend you follow the above advice (‘how to clamp a carbon frame’) irrespective of whether the bike is made from carbon.
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