PVC Pipe and it's many uses....

GateKeeper

GateKeeper

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Well for a quick bike stand, or as a spare one, or if your a cheap SOB, you can make your own out of PVC pipe.....

I don't have the measurements of this particular one, just saw the image and thought I would share.....

Sort of a neat idea....

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A rod through the Axle with two Axle Stands on both sides would be more secure. That thing looks scary, smooth plastic aganist a smooth swing arm = slideeeeee
 
LOL I like it. I wouldn't use it myself due to structural integrity concerns but I like it. If it were me I would add two Y-intersections on each side as a brace. I might also fill the inside of the pipe with spray foam or fiberglass rods to add some strength.
 
frekeyguy said:
A rod through the Axle with two Axle Stands on both sides would be more secure. That thing looks scary, smooth plastic aganist a smooth swing arm = slideeeeee
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yup you are correct, but a bit of rubber on top and no more slideeeeeeee,,,,,lol

or if you have spools, even better.....

AF4iK said:
LOL I like it. I wouldn't use it myself due to structural integrity concerns but I like it. If it were me I would add two Y-intersections on each side as a brace. I might also fill the inside of the pipe with spray foam or fiberglass rods to add some strength.
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That PVC pipe is pretty strong, but a bit of bracing wouldn't hurt....


I was just thinking, if your in a pinch or need a quick fix, this could be the trick.....maybe for winter storage only.....or just buy a cheap set of metal ones.....
 
I'm sure it will hold well for a little while. My main structural concern would be the leverage force acting upon it. Once it's up I think it would stay put fairly well.
 
Don't quote me but I think I paid 50 bucks for my stand. But of course it was made from actual steel.
 
The other change I would make is tilting the vertical pipe back a little bit. The weight of the bike is pushing straight down the tube and onto the rounded corner. I imagine it would only take a little nudge forward for it to kick out.

Props for building your own though. There is a certain sense of satisfaction one gets from making things instead of buying them.
 
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