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Old 05-01-20, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by merziac
Shouldn't be rocket science, the guy in the video seems to have it figured out. The DT clamp should have at least a piece of hose like the BB cradle if not a contoured piece to protect the frame when secure.

These types of holding devices can need adjustment to hold well and may need a latch of some sort to keep from letting go when bumped or shifted, the design seems sound from here and I can guarantee I would have it working well if it were in my shop.

You may need to think outside the box a little.
He has it to work with just a bare frame.
You could do all you want to it but without major modifications it won't hold a bicycle as well as my cheap Aldi's stand.
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