[RBW] Re: workstands

2009-07-31 Thread David Oblak
I just recently built up a Saluki using only the Velo two legged stand. I had no real difficulties and I actually think that stand is probably one of the best bike-related purchases I have made to date. It works good on a table too. -Original Message- From: Aaron Thomas Sent: Friday,

[RBW] Re: workstands

2009-07-31 Thread Ryan Watson
I've got a full size workstand, but the last few bikes I've built up, I didn't even bother to use it. I just lean the bike on a wall or piece of furniture. I turn it upside down to install BB and cranks. Ryan On Jul 31, 2009, at 21:29, Horace wrote: > > I've done that before. It's not to

[RBW] Re: workstands

2009-07-31 Thread Horace
I've done that before. It's not too bad, if you are indeed short on space. You can't really use it for working on the bottom bracket or headset. And you might get tired of squatting low to do stuff. But I did that for years when I lived in a small apartment. Horace. On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 3:49

[RBW] Re: workstands

2009-07-31 Thread Bill M.
There's always a hook in the ceiling and some rope. Two hooks would be even better. Not the most stable stand, but certainly easier to store than any other! Bill On Jul 31, 3:49 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Has anyone tried to do an entire bike build from the ground up using > one of the two leg