Vertical Bike Rack bad for your wheel?

[RoyceD]

http://www.bikerackshops.com/B-1R.html

I'm looking for a bike rack but I'm worried whether or not hanging it by the front wheel will he harmful to the front tire/rim. I don't know how strong it is and this is my first real bike... I don't want to hurt it ;]

There is the link to the product I might buy. My bike is a steel framed track bike around 34 pounds in total.

[singletrack65]

As long as you put the hook on a stud for support, the bikes weight isn't an issue.

I've been using similar racks in my garage for years, and I'm using just a foam covered steel hook at work. It's fine & it'll give you more floor space.

The only thing you may want to do is put something up to protect the wall from the other wheel. I actually bought a kick plate at the hardware store. I looks nice on the wall, leaves minimal markings, and they come wide enough for 2 bikes side-by-side.