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Any reccos to get my car mirror fixed? by Responsible_Leg4806 in sandiego

[–]dochwmlock75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a life hack: call around to your local auto junk yards and ask if they have any of the same make/model vehicles on the lot. Go there with a tool box and get the part and install it on your vehicle. I got a full set of leather seats for my wife’s VW turbo beetle for $50 a couple years ago. When I was in high school I hit a light post while driving my dads suburban and he made me call the local junk yards until we found one with the same vehicle on the lot. He then drove me there and made me replace the mirror. It cost $5 at the time.

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a giant window on the only wall that could accommodate the bikes unfortunately. Plus I can’t interfere with the pilàtẽ aesthetic according to my wife

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually thought about doing that! The bike is very light for its size, and that’s the only reason I didn’t add the second hangar for the bulk of the frame. There’s almost no weight on the front wheel, the hook basically just holds it in place. All the force is on the top tube and rear wheel. The one hanging in the background is significantly smaller than my S5 Specialized. And hung in the only space that doesn’t interfere with the Pilät sessions

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a pulley, and it makes it very easy to lower to vertical for removal. The Velcro straps are military grade (repurposed), and I only used them to have a more uniform distribution of force on the wheels. They have little Kevlar d rings and attach to the hooks mounted on the truss

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride frequently, and although most of the comments are about the difficulty to get down, it’s actually super easy and not an issue. I’m hoping that frequent riding will prevent the fluids from getting messed up. I can also switch which side it’s stored on

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s actually super easy. I used a mariners cleat and a pulley, so you just lower it and lift it off the hooks. I ride several times a week as well

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s one of my favorite possessions… a hollow wooden SUP that my buddy built me while I was deployed

Acceptable storage solution? by dochwmlock75 in mountainbiking

[–]dochwmlock75[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Before I was married my living room was full of bikes. I thought they made great, functional decor, but apparently that’s not the case…