CF bike on a service stand
05-14-24, 05:48 AM
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I kinda like the idea of modifying the stand, to shorten the "grip length" thus no need to move his post. For simple day-to-day stuff, I use a cheap Aldi/Lidl stand, it works better than I would have expected. Almost worthwhile to have a second stand for messing with "moderns".
Plus, there are a lot of tools that are correct for my vintage bikes, but are useless on a 21st Century bike. Press-in bottom brackets? Disc brakes, DI2? I haven't a clue (And I've been meaning to invest in books on working on modern bikes, too)!
Plus, there are a lot of tools that are correct for my vintage bikes, but are useless on a 21st Century bike. Press-in bottom brackets? Disc brakes, DI2? I haven't a clue (And I've been meaning to invest in books on working on modern bikes, too)!
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1974 Legnano. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.
05-14-24, 02:24 PM
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Just make sure you get the kind that has a quick release clamp to clamp the bar at a certain length. Do not get the kind that just lets the bar telescope in and out freely. That kind is garbage. This is the one I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TF8&th=1&psc=1
The great danger is not crushing the tube. You'd really have to be an idiot to do that. The great danger is you backing or knocking into the bike while it's clamped- The clamp will rub on the decals and destroy the decals. Ask me how I know. Not worth taking this risk.
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05-15-24, 08:46 AM
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I backed into the bike. Easy to do when you are bending down and picking up stuff, setting down stuffs, moving other bikes out of the way etc. Easy to do when you have a narrow work space in a tight garage space.
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05-15-24, 10:34 AM
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I can't recommend the Hirobel Frame Clamp enough. While it is a very safe way to hold a carbon frame, it's just plain easier than farting around clamping a seat post for any bike. I rarely even need to strap the bike down. Just lift the bike, set in on and done. It's perfect for normal frame shapes. Doesn't work for my wife's step through frame though, you do need a top tube.
It can be fussy to attach, depending on the frame, but does its job.
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