I couldn't wait any longer for Xtracycle to release their centerstand, nor could I justify paying almost 400 for one when I have the tools to roll my own, so thats what I did.
It is amazing just how much of an improvement this is. Now loading and unloading large loads and kids are total no-brainers.
I borrowed from some design points from xtracycle's interbike model, and improvised the rest myself. It clears the chain and all other obstacles and is easy to deploy and store being spring loaded.
I still need to paint it, but wanted to give it a bit in use before doing so. I also still need to weld feet on it. Ultimately it'll mount via the wideloaders coming in the mail next week. In the interim I took some rigid conduit and put them in as stubbies to hold it in place.
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That's nice -- you should post some step-by-step instructions. there's a lot of demand for center stands like this.
Totally. I want one of these. Maybe this is finally my reason to buy a mig welder and start playing!
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