Originally Posted by
fietsbob
thick rubber band from front wheel valve stem around the downtube and hooked over the valve stem again ,
is cheap & simple..
Keeping the front wheel from rolling always seemed like a good idea, and this is the best I have see yet - but I haven't done it because I'm afraid I'll get back on the bike, forgetting the rubber band.
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