Supporting Your Bike While Servicing: Difference between revisions
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3) If you have access to an overhead beam, a ratcheting tie-down (with a large ratchet mechanism) can be laced between the top of the forks and the beam. If you use this method, be careful not to put pressure on any cables or wires, and ensure that the tie-down is pulling on the center of the bike. | 3) If you have access to an overhead beam, a ratcheting tie-down (with a large ratchet mechanism) can be laced between the top of the forks and the beam. If you use this method, be careful not to put pressure on any cables or wires, and ensure that the tie-down is pulling on the center of the bike. This is not the best way to do it, but can be useful when supporting under the bike isn't an option. | ||
4) If you just need to take the front wheel off, you can: | 4) If you just need to take the front wheel off, you can: | ||