Chubba Posted August 29, 2011 Share Un-rated carabiners bought at a hardware store cost about R10, more than strong enough. Is it not possilbe to bang two pulleys into the roof and and run two independant lines from the bike up to pulley and down to tie-off point? THe weight of the bike is shared between each pulley, no mechanical advantage, but it will work. Cheap and easy!That should work as well. Don’t need anything fancy, just need to get the bikes out of the way of moving vehicles. (someone I know closely, seems to be attracted to them while parking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBmofo Posted August 29, 2011 Share I reckon its lank easy, you can base it on the way roll up blinds work. Hammer and Tongs in the Garden Centre have some cheap carabiners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 29, 2011 Share My link http://www.bgboats.co.za/dbimages/image/bg101a1s.jpghttp://www.bgboats.co.za/dbimages/image/bg101b2s.jpgknock yourselves out. The first design is still the best. for anyone who has ever built one of these you'll know that the back end of the bike weighs a whle lot more than the front. You can have it on one continous line but then you have to pull it hard to level at the end. that means getting pricey blocks. of course if you're going to be a real cyclist you have to go lighter, and get some almost frictionless blocks. i'm gonna show you some boatporn, the ronstan orbitblock...prolly R400 a pophttp://www.ronstan.com/images/orbitblocks/blocks_orbitBB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted August 29, 2011 Share of course if you're going to be a real cyclist you have to go lighter, and get some almost frictionless blocks. i'm gonna show you some boatporn, the ronstan orbitblock...prolly R400 a pop Thanks for the link. Won't be looking at the ronstan. Will cost as much as the bike to use those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share I built one for under R100 using the original design but with very cheap pulleys, it works but don't think your missus will be able to hoist it. Unless she's very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Share Turns out the pulleys are a bit more expensive than I thought and I couldn't find any suitable hooks for under R60 a piece (went to 4 different stores). Maybe you guys have more luck with the pulleys at the coast, I don't know of any sailing stores in PTA. But I've figured out a way to build it for under R100. I'll build and test it tonight and then post pictures. Dude, that's frikkin expensive for pulleys... I got mine for R 10 each (for the singles) to R 25 (for a large double with a rope securing section) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Share sailing/rope store in cape town. Called Ropes n All, I think. I know - doesn't help you! Sorry mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share sailing/rope store in cape town. Called Ropes n All, I think. I know - doesn't help you! Sorry mate! recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Share Erm... End of last year, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Crazy, I went to four different stores (both big and small) and the cheapest one I could find was R38 for a single. And as I'm trying to build it for under R100 thats too much. Edited August 29, 2011 by Zaskar09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted August 29, 2011 Share Sorry to ask but are you totally sold on the harness idea. I found that a single shelf bracket (450x450mm ) mounted to my garage wall which holds the bike under the saddle is sufficient to keep it above the cars and is simple to buy and install. Unless you have a very high ceiling and are sold on raising the bike to a high level, simplicity would be my first choice. My 2 000 000 000 000 zim dollars worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Sorry to ask but are you totally sold on the harness idea. I found that a single shelf bracket (450x450mm ) mounted to my garage wall which holds the bike under the saddle is sufficient to keep it above the cars and is simple to buy and install. Unless you have a very high ceiling and are sold on raising the bike to a high level, simplicity would be my first choice. My 2 000 000 000 000 zim dollars worth Was the OP, I'm not even gonna use it I have my car bike rack mounted against the wall (when its not on my car), also keeps both bikes out the way. I just like building stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Share Doggone - main criteria are the ability to lift clear of the cars, and for wifey to be able to do it. Brackets on the wall renders the latter unachievable (for most women) so the harness is the best option in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 29, 2011 Share Zaskar, if you want some pulleys, give the shop a call, i'll go buy some for you and then post them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Thanks Slowbee, will give you a shout when/if plan B fails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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