Bike Forums - View Single Post - Is this stand bad for cable?

03-30-15 | 04:51 PM

#20

jbenkert111

Coffee Stud

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 205

Likes: 1

From: Annapolis, MD

Bikes: Fuji ALOHA TT, Scott Speedster 35, Nashbar Road Bike, Marin MTB, Dolomite Fat Bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU Tiger

I bought this simple stand to use for lubing my chain. It holds the bike up using the chainstays. The problem I found when I used it today is that my rear derailleur cable runs under the chainstay, which
Onmeans the stand puts pressure on the cable. I'm new to biking, but that just doesn't seem like a good idea. Is this okay, or should I return it and get a stand that makes contact in a place with no cables?

One solution might be to attach 2 small pieces of foam about a half inch apart at the bottom of the rubber holding ring. This should allow just enough clearance for the cable to slide.

Last edited by jbenkert111; 03-31-15 at 05:13 PM.

Reply

0