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Re: [OM] OT: bike stand

Subject: Re: [OM] OT: bike stand
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 06:00:41 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
>On 12/1/2013 9:11 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
>> I just tried replicating one of these using a monopod and a VersaRest, 
>> and the results were nearly disasterous! Unless you have some way of 
>> fully applying one of the brakes, the bike will roll forwards or 
>> backwards and subsequently fall over. The Kickstarter stand remains 
>> vastly superior as it is rigly attached to the bike, and its' shorter 
>> length makes it less likely to bend and fail. However, the inventor 
>> and machinist in me sees an alternative. Looks like an interesting 
>> rainy day project, of which we will have a few this coming weekend. 
>> Was that proper apostrophe usage? 
>
>
>The stand comes with a band for locking the brakes. I am guessing this 
>will be an issue for the other stand as well.
>

     Maybe, but the short length of the support may be sufficient.  I will look 
around today for a suitable piece of aluminum for mine, plus visit the local 
hardware store for a needed small item.


Chris
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