Rose electronics BACKROAD - 6 Bike Transport and Storage; Transport by Car; Transport on a Hitch or Roof Rack; Bike Storage

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6. Bike transport and storage
6.1 Transport by car
The best and safest way to transport your bike is by car. Here, your bike is perfectly protected from the elements
and from theft. Yet there are some things you should bear in mind:
• When exposed to direct sunlight, surfaces can get very hot inside a car. Carbon parts must be covered or
protected from direct sunlight.
• Carbon parts are extremely sensitive to pressure. When stacking up parts, e.g. putting wheels onto a frame,
the parts must be well padded. Many manufacturers offer special wheel bags for their wheels. In this way, the
wheels are perfectly protected during transport.
• When removing the wheels, make sure to fit a protective spacer between the dropouts of frame or fork.
6.2 Transport on a hitch or roof rack
Rear bike racks with clamps for top, down or seat tube are not suitable for carbon frames. The clamping force of
the clamps may damage the carbon structure.
Rims must be padded before fitting lashing straps or ratchet systems.
When transporting several bikes on one hitch or roof rack, please make sure that there is sufficient space or padding
between the bikes.
If you want to transport bikes with carbon wheels on a hitch rack, please make sure that there is enough distance
between the exhaust pipe and the wheel. The minimum distance is 45 cm behind the exhaust pipe and at least
20cm over it.
Please also note the instructions of the bike rack manufacturer.
6.3 Bike storage
You should park your bike using an appropriate cycle stand which ideally only holds the rear wheel. Make sure to
check the tyre pressure when the bike has stood for a long time. You should not park your bike for longer periods
of time without air in the tyres.
Another alternative for the secure storage of your bike is to hang it onto a hook that is padded or covered with
plastic or rubber. Only bikes with deep-section rims made from carbon must not be stored in this way.
If you use a tubeless system, you should remove the sealant from the tyre when parking your bike longer than three
months. Some sealants contain ingredients that increase corrosion and could thus damage the rim.