PVC pipe can be your friend

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  1. Break n Bones

    Break n Bones OFS

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    Found this web site

    http://www.instructables.com/id/EN6LC1KHJIEP286BWZ/


    It has several plans for building stuff for bikes out of pvc pipe , Now I can see building a bike rack , Sits on the ground no big deal ( I am makeing a 3 bike rack from this plan ) and I must admit I am trying the work stand also but have my doughts it will work .

    The thing that got me was a set of plans for a car roof rack with pvc:eek: Now ya lost me , No way would I ever try that one:lol:

    Has anyone tried any of these pvc designs

    Here are the two pics of the bike rack / work stand
     

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  2. Neccros

    Neccros Technically Canadian

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    Dontchya know PVC stands for "Pretty Versatile Crap"???? :D:D
     
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  3. foofighter

    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    ok the stand and work stand is cool but the roof rack...:?:
     
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  4. dubjay

    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    1 1/4" PVC pipe is my crown race installer :)
     
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    TURNERob Get your own avatar idea

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    Last time I went to Home Depot I couldn't find any 1 1/4" PVC :?:
     
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  6. BrewMaster

    BrewMaster Thirsty

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    I think we definitely need a PVC Traveling Mexican Wrestling Ring for all STR rides.

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    scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...

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    I got mine from Lowes. Works like a charm.
     
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    Is it 1 1/4" OD or ID PVC???
     
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  9. Break n Bones

    Break n Bones OFS

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    Got all my stuff at home depot

    1 1/4 od schdeule 40 pvc ( bike work stand )
    3/4 schdeule 40 pvc ( bike rack )

    Welp got my 3 bike stand made , Took maybe an hour
    and the work stand , Took a little longer .

    To my surprize it held a bike
     

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  10. CPATCRASH

    CPATCRASH Enjoy the ride!

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    Roof rack..... pause.........................................NOT! :lol:
     
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  11. dirthead

    dirthead it hurts' so good...

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    that's clever break and bone:clap: i think i will be lifting your idea:eek: thanks
     
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  12. Paul000

    Paul000 Gravity is your friend

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    Now this is what you should do with all your skiis and poles...!!!
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    introBicycle rack from old skis and ski poles
    Bicycle parking rack for 5 bikes made from old skis and ski poles. Wood or PVC pipe could be used in place of skis and poles. I just happened to have these available and didn't want to throw them away.

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  13. BrewMaster

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    share it with us brutha!
     
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    Good question. I just looked. It's stamped 1 1/4" on the outside but doesn't say if it's ID or OD. I couldn't find a measuring tape.
     
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  15. dubjay

    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    Mine is stamped 1 1/4" on the outside, but the ID measures slightly over 1 1/4" - about 1 3/8". Regardless, it's been working well.
     
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  16. Steven Jackson

    Steven Jackson My loop, my rules!

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    I made a repair stand out of old beer cans and pizza boxes.
     
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  17. Neccros

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    Yeah I thought that was ID.... Typically IDs are listed for size because depending on material used, that could vary the outside diameter....
     
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  18. TURNERob

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    If it wasn't ID then 1 1/4" probably wouldn't fit over a 1 1/8" steerer tube ;)
     
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  19. cjwally

    cjwally I love techno.

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    Where is your pic Mr. Sturdy? :?:
     
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  20. Paul000

    Paul000 Gravity is your friend

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    LOL when i read Sturdy i started rhyming Turdy in my head.... i'm working way too hard today... i need a break:drunk:

     
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