Crude Bike Stand
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Crude Bike Stand
I saw this on a youtube video, and am really quite impressed with how stupidly convenient I'm finding it - so I thought I'd share.
I often bring the bike in through the house, so I can load it or stick cameras on it or air up the tyres, and don't have to do it in the rain - and this down-and-dirty, very crude bike stand is really easy and simple.
I took some scrap wood I had (2x4s), cut up a few pieces to look like what's in the photo (three pieces are approx 55cm, the two connecting pieces are approx 40cm), screwed them together such that the width accomodates the bike tyre (one bike at a time, one slot for mtb, the other for road), and there you have it, now I don't have to lean the bike against the wall or kitchen presses and it doesn't get in the way of anything.
Took about 30mins, and most of that was setting up the drop saw.
I often bring the bike in through the house, so I can load it or stick cameras on it or air up the tyres, and don't have to do it in the rain - and this down-and-dirty, very crude bike stand is really easy and simple.
I took some scrap wood I had (2x4s), cut up a few pieces to look like what's in the photo (three pieces are approx 55cm, the two connecting pieces are approx 40cm), screwed them together such that the width accomodates the bike tyre (one bike at a time, one slot for mtb, the other for road), and there you have it, now I don't have to lean the bike against the wall or kitchen presses and it doesn't get in the way of anything.
Took about 30mins, and most of that was setting up the drop saw.
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Well... mine was basically free (scrap wood and 6 screws), I only need to hold one bike at a time, and there's no plastic in the construction.
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For a similarly cheap work stand, you can suspend the bike from the ceiling with rope. Someone on Bike Forums once mentioned visiting a pro bike shop in Switzerland that used ropes that way. The mechanics in the shop said that for any repairs that require applying a lot of force, they simply place the bike on the floor and lean it against a wall.
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
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As founder and only member of ASPCB (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Bicycles) I'm totally against cramming tire and rim between two pieces of wood
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Let's keep in mind this isn't for permanent storage. It's just for standing the bike up while passing through the house.
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For a similarly cheap work stand, you can suspend the bike from the ceiling with rope. Someone on Bike Forums once mentioned visiting a pro bike shop in Switzerland that used ropes that way. The mechanics in the shop said that for any repairs that require applying a lot of force, they simply place the bike on the floor and lean it against a wall.
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
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For a similarly cheap work stand, you can suspend the bike from the ceiling with rope. Someone on Bike Forums once mentioned visiting a pro bike shop in Switzerland that used ropes that way. The mechanics in the shop said that for any repairs that require applying a lot of force, they simply place the bike on the floor and lean it against a wall.
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
From SheldonBrown.com:
Bicycle Work Stands
My garage is used for a lot of other projects. The bikes get wall space to hang from and shelves for parts and gear. One mechanics cabinet/table on wheels. Not having a clumsy floor stand to bump into is a real blessing. (And I do run into my "stand" all the time, It just isn't an issue!)
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In the winter I put the bike on a trainer stand to get some exercise, but it sits on thick carpet. I made a similar unit to stabilize the front wheel on the carpet, and It also raises the front wheel slightly so the bike sits level.
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Great use of extra materials! Very functional, and as you pointed out, no cost!
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I made this to park my fat bike in the garage. Scrap wood and conduit. Wide enough to haul my bike in the back of my truck easily with no other support. I could have made it prettier, sure, but works great. Good riding!
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Admire the ingenuity shown by you guys. Mine hang on hooks in the garage.
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