Re: [CR]Storage of Bicycles--Heat

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli:Laser)

From: "Tom S." <pwrbrt@azone.net>
To: "Brandon Ives" <monkey37@bluemarble.net>, <LouDeeter@aol.com>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Storage of Bicycles--Heat
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 22:13:01 -0000


If Orlando is anything like Texas, the attic can get very hot. I keep mine well vented, but when it is 110 outside the attic is closer to 130+. I keep metal parts in the attic, but no leather, tires, etc. Rim tape glue will melts in the attic, but I have not had any paint damaged.

My good bikes all stay in the house.

Tom Stanford, Weatherford, Texas


>You say it's very very hot, but how hot is that? If it's under 120
>degrees and not in direct sunlight you should be just fine. If it's above
>120 some decals will start to crack if they're not under the
>clearcoat. Also you'll want to check on the cable lube and bearing grease
>since at 120 it'll start to melt. Beyond that you don't really have to
>worry until about