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>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?
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>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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