DIY bike repair hacks

I'm broke as hell...
but I've got gym gear I'm building myself. if anyone wants a wall bar, dip station, or something similar for around $100 (roughly what a pro would charge), hit me up.
anyway, this is the wall bar I'm talking about, priced at $100.

I’m not exactly an expert when it comes to bike repair, but man, that valve you made looks really sharp. I guess maybe you could consider adding a bike repair stand to your product line too?

I've actually got my own listings posted on the forum...

If you've got a sketch, we can definitely put something together...

cosmicscout9 said:I actually have my own ads posted on the forum, by the way...

If you've already got a sketch, I bet there's definitely something that can be put together from it.

I don't have a sketch to show you, but this is what the pros actually look like:

If you're looking to upgrade your home workshop, checking out Park Tool’s selection of repair stands is probably a smart move. They have a pretty wide range, from basic setups to more heavy-duty options. I guess if you're serious about working on your bike, having a solid stand makes everything a lot easier and more precise. It might be worth browsing through to see which one fits your space and budget.
If you're looking to upgrade your mobile workshop, check out these portable repair stands over at Park Tool. I was browsing their catalog recently, and they have a pretty solid lineup if you need to fix things on the go. Whether you're working out of a garage in Chicago or just setting up a quick station at a local park, having a reliable stand makes a huge difference. It’s probably worth looking into if you want to stop wrestling with your bike while trying to tighten a bolt.
I was browsing through Park Tool’s catalog earlier and stumbled upon their selection of bottom bracket tools and mounts. It’s a pretty solid lineup if you're looking to get serious about your home workshop setup. I guess it might be overkill for someone just doing basic maintenance, but for anyone tackling deep repairs, having the right specialized gear makes a huge difference. It seems like a reliable way to ensure everything stays aligned during a build. Might be worth a look if you're tired of struggling with improvised tools.
If you're looking to upgrade your home workshop, you might want to check out Park Tool's lineup of repair stands. They have a pretty solid variety depending on what kind of work you're doing. I guess if you're just doing basic maintenance, some of the lighter models might do the trick, but if you're diving into heavy repairs, you probably want something more heavy-duty. It’s worth browsing through to see which one fits your space and your budget. Maybe it'll save you some headaches down the road.

And here are a few different ways to go about it:

I found this guide on how to build your own bike stands at home. It looks like a pretty solid DIY project if you’re tired of tripping over your gear in the garage. I guess it might be worth a shot for anyone looking to save a few bucks instead of heading down to a place like REI to pick up something expensive. Maybe it's worth checking out if you have some scrap wood lying around.

The stand would definitely work for you, just like those wall mounts—which honestly shouldn't give you much trouble to set up at all.😉

ideesššsti Draško, those rigs look killer. Real pro vibes here. 😲 If I had the square footage, I’d definitely set up a home gym. Respect. Did you build all this yourself—cutting, grinding, painting everything from scratch?

A workbench for PC repairs could be a real winner for you... provided you market yourself properly on forums, Facebook, and things like that.
Personally, I’d love to own one... but I just don't have the cash lying around... and honestly, it wouldn't make sense for me anyway... since I'm not a repair tech.

If you could build a stand for around $300-$133, there would definitely be a market for it.

Who needs a blueprint? You just glance at a few photos, see what you've got in the garage, and wing it. I knocked this one together in a couple of hours.

I just wanna know how I can build these frame clamps myself. Making the stand is the easy part...
The only thing I can think of is using those screw tensioners, but they aren't nearly as fast as a clamp. You have to keep screwing them in and out every single time.

Yo, just throwing this out there for the first time...

Grab yourself a vise—could be a heavy-duty bench vise, maybe even a horseshoe one if you have it lying around, or just a standard carpenter's vise. Take a pipe coupling (either iron or PVC, whatever works) and saw it right down the middle. That’s going to act as your jig for shaping the PVC or even some ramming tools here.

Man, those gadgets of yours are top-tier.

If you're making your own pliers, grab a pipe, slice some rubber in half from the inside to create a "U" shaped grip so it doesn't twist, and find a heavy-duty hinge—maybe something salvaged from an old tool chest or a sturdy crate.

So, I’ve got a bike rack up for grabs too (probably gonna DIY one myself...) 🙂

Anyway, if anyone wants me to build them a custom money holder for their cash, just let me know... I can easily scrape some dough together and head over to the bank to settle up..

I’m not entirely sure what kind of service you actually need—whether it’s a quick tune-up or full part replacements—but you might want to reach out to the crew over at the local Bike Shop. They can handle the maintenance for you, or better yet, show you the ropes so you can tackle the next one yourself.

honestly, I'm swamped with work on appliances right now so I don't have any time to learn how to service this stuff. nothing really needs replacing, just some grease, bedding, whatever... even though I've had cables since day one, maybe 6215 miles if not longer...

Maybe you could try something like this? 🙂

🤔What was the person behind this actually aiming for?

mondrian style 😉

Mondrian is a bit much, isn't he? But hey, at least he’s decent. Better than if someone had just gone full Picasso—who even knows what that would have turned out like?

Bryan Evans77 said:Mondrian is complicated, I suppose, but he’s alright. At least nobody tried going the Picasso route; God knows what that would have looked like.

I don't really get this whole Pevec/Picasso geometry thing. http://www.craigslist.com/list/cycling-bikes...-ad-3415853 😕