Bike stand for photography
03-12-21, 07:27 PM
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Bike stand for photography
I was appalled by a road.cc review of a plastic bike stand for photos costing $45. Ridiculous! So, I went a made a stack of my own. $5 or a beer, selling to my club. It boggles my mind that people can be duped into buy something like that.
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03-12-21, 09:44 PM
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I still save $5 because I have no desires to take a picture of my bike, I'd rather much just ride it.
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03-12-21, 09:56 PM
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I usually just place my helmet under the pedal that's in the 6 o'clock position, but your simple device is much better. Well done. I always admire a simple, yet effective solution for any problem.
Oh. You may want to place a small thick rubber band around one of your handlebars and brake to prevent the bike from sliding forward or backward.
Oh. You may want to place a small thick rubber band around one of your handlebars and brake to prevent the bike from sliding forward or backward.
03-13-21, 05:44 AM
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Neat idea. Steel guys call this material #8 (mirror finish) stainless steel
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Snow works also.
03-13-21, 07:18 AM
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Guardrails are free.
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Looks good! I might have to try to make something like that.
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If I'm recalling correctly, Velouria of the now dormant Lovely Bicycle blog used whatever stick was available for those invisible bike stand amid nature pix. The stick would effectively blend into the background when angled and photographed carefully. Check her blog for examples. Still worth a visit even if it hasn't been updated for awhile.
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When I need to take a cycle pic, I use fast acting skills. Arm fully stretched out, foot pulling away, lift hand, & quickly snap the pic.
Last time I needed to take a pic of the bicycle, was never. Riding is time more betteriers spent.
Last time I needed to take a pic of the bicycle, was never. Riding is time more betteriers spent.
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03-18-21, 09:04 AM
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My preference is to use a child and/or a stick. The stick can be used to prop the bike or to prod junior into submission. Either way, it's a winner.
