Bike stand for photography
03-12-21, 07:27 PM
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Bike stand for photography
I was appalled by a road.cc review of a plastic bike stand for photos costing $45. Ridiculous! So, I went a made a stack of my own. $5 or a beer, selling to my club. It boggles my mind that people can be duped into buy something like that.
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03-12-21, 09:44 PM
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I still save $5 because I have no desires to take a picture of my bike, I'd rather much just ride it.
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03-12-21, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by spelger
I still save $5 because I have no desires to take a picture of my bike, I'd rather much just ride it.
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03-12-21, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by spelger
I still save $5 because I have no desires to take a picture of my bike, I'd rather much just ride it.
Originally Posted by _ForceD_
Concur. Or...just leaning it against the garage door works perfectly.
Amateurs... both of you.
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03-13-21, 03:11 AM
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I usually just place my helmet under the pedal that's in the 6 o'clock position, but your simple device is much better. Well done. I always admire a simple, yet effective solution for any problem.
Oh. You may want to place a small thick rubber band around one of your handlebars and brake to prevent the bike from sliding forward or backward.
Oh. You may want to place a small thick rubber band around one of your handlebars and brake to prevent the bike from sliding forward or backward.
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Originally Posted by _ForceD_
Concur. Or...just leaning it against the garage door works perfectly.
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03-13-21, 05:44 AM
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Neat idea. Steel guys call this material #8 (mirror finish) stainless steel
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Snow works also.
03-13-21, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DorkDisk
Neat idea. Steel guys call this material #8 (mirror finish) stainless steel
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Guardrails are free.
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03-13-21, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GlennR
Snow works also.
03-13-21, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Guardrails are free.
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03-13-21, 08:52 AM
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Looks good! I might have to try to make something like that.
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Originally Posted by spelger
think i've seen this picture somewhere before...
Here is one from the computer. The sign was free.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Only one I have on my phone.
Here is one from the computer. The sign was free.
Here is one from the computer. The sign was free.
03-13-21, 05:08 PM
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If I'm recalling correctly, Velouria of the now dormant Lovely Bicycle blog used whatever stick was available for those invisible bike stand amid nature pix. The stick would effectively blend into the background when angled and photographed carefully. Check her blog for examples. Still worth a visit even if it hasn't been updated for awhile.
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Originally Posted by dedhed
Not if you paid any federal income tax over the years.
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When I need to take a cycle pic, I use fast acting skills. Arm fully stretched out, foot pulling away, lift hand, & quickly snap the pic.
Last time I needed to take a pic of the bicycle, was never. Riding is time more betteriers spent.
Last time I needed to take a pic of the bicycle, was never. Riding is time more betteriers spent.
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03-18-21, 09:04 AM
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My preference is to use a child and/or a stick. The stick can be used to prop the bike or to prod junior into submission. Either way, it's a winner.
