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Comment on Fenders for an OCR2 by Paul

Paul — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:59:09 +0000

You rock! I just installed these fenders and a pannier rack on my 2006 Giant OCR2. They went on just great. I can also verify that there is enough clearance for 700×28 tires. So glad I found this page!!

Comment on $25 Bike Stand by Ed

Ed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:43:36 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. Improvements with the union could definitely be made. As you have noted, the weight of the bike causes the union to slip and the bike to rotate forward. The easiest way to combat this would be to mount the bike in the opposite direction. (Be aware that doing so will block access to the rear cassette and derailleur). I have thoughts on additional improvements but have no time to implement them. Winter is coming, I hope to have time to make some improvements then. Using some type of reverse threaded union would work also.

Comment on $25 Bike Stand by victor

victor — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:31 +0000

could you reverse thread (or flip the front of the bike the other way)the union so that the weight pulling to the floor actually tightned the union insead of loosening it.

Comment on Better $25 Dollar Bike Stand by ruben

ruben — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:22:18 +0000

great job. your improvements were a big help. i tried to use parts that i had at home. mine will be a mix of metal pipe and pvc for the union and tee. gonna try a rubber coupler used for abs pipes cut to fit inside the tee. also using a different latch but its what i had. for security i can use the metal ring clasps that come on the rubber coupler over the tee. still going to look for the right latch and need hinges.

Comment on Fenders for an OCR2 by Eric

Eric — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:46:03 +0000

I just put these same fenders on my 2008 OCR1, so if anyone’s wondering: it can be done. Clearances are a little tight but it looks good.

Comment on KY 300K Brevet Ride Report by Eugene

Eugene — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:59:06 +0000

I am looking for some idea and stumble upon your posting decide to wish you Thanks. Eugene

Comment on Better $25 Dollar Bike Stand by Ed

Ed — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:57:31 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on Better $25 Dollar Bike Stand by Pat

Pat — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:38:21 +0000

……Nice job….very creative, especially the mechanism that holds onto the bike itself.

….Pat

Comment on KY 200K Brevet Ride Report by acp

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Comment on KY 300K Brevet Ride Report by Ed

Ed — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:20:20 +0000

Thank you Toshi! I did enjoy the night riding, however it took some work for me, need to get some more practice in ;).