FIT&TRIM

[ConRAD]

l...but for working on the bike, impracticable...

... well, you might be right, could you explain please?

[Paulatic]

looks fun. but for working on the bike, impracticable. it's a joke, right?

I did wonder it was April 1st. But it was posted after mid day so should be legit.

[Jdsk]

l...but for working on the bike, impracticable...

... well, you might be right, could you explain please?

I was concerned about:

1 How rigidly the bike is held, especially when tools are applied.

2 How easily the bike can be moved and turned to make specific jobs easier.

Jonathan

[Des49]

No test rig for calibrating spoke tension gauge?

... something like this you mean?

I applaud your endeavour for the workstation, great effort. Like the way the tools are so handy.

Mind you, this tension jig is on another level, makes my wooden 2x4" jig look positively prehistoric by comparison!

[fredN4]

l...but for working on the bike, impracticable...

... well, you might be right, could you explain please?

I have a number of bikes that require my attention from time to time. I have found that a dedicated bike stand that I can lift the bike onto, secure easily, and have the ability to approach the bike from all angles is essential. Sure there are plenty of jobs I can do with the bike on the ground or with a mini stand to lift the rear wheel. But by and large having the bike up high on a proper stand makes life simpler.

[philvantwo]

I built a proper work bench, 3 drawers and a lockable cupboard. Record vice bolted to the top and a florescent light above. I've got a Park tool PCS- 10 workstand that folds down.
Nowhere on your design to put stuff. If you were on Dragons Den.........sorry but I'm out!

[ConRAD]

...Nowhere on your design to put stuff ...

WHAT??

[philvantwo]

2 cheap plastic tubs from Home Bargains?
You should have a proper hinged fold out top with a couple of metal KD gallows brackets and some drawers underneath.
Also in your video of you using that rachet to lift your bike up you've not put that wooden shelf in the middle, looks awkward to rachet your bike up now?
Have you took a patent out on your design?

[ConRAD]

I was concerned about:
1 How rigidly the bike is held, especially when tools are applied.
2 How easily the bike can be moved and turned to make specific jobs easier...

Once you identify your bike center of gravity, just hook it up in that place, sliding the hoist along the top rails if necessary.
Once the bike is at the desired height and properly secured to the structure using the most convenient anchoring points .. the bike remains steady over there as a stone and can be approached from any side for proper repair and maintenance.
If hoist hook is interfering with electrical wires and/or mechanical cables it may be relaxed leaving at that point the bicycle totally free in terms of wheels rotation, brakes, front and rear derailleur, etc.
PS: it’s my intention to use it also to help me in lifting some heavy stuff such as my 30kg Koga TT tandem … difficult to do with any repair stand at the present on the market.