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MetroMPG · 01-15-09, 05:47 PM

I liked Tim's drawing, so I basically did what he suggested:

Truth be told, I hadn't considered the idea of the hinge. But it's really useful for 2 reasons:

1) can easily swing the motor away from the stand and down to lift the bike out when it's time to be a bicycle again.

and, 2) the pivot means I can adjust the pressure against the tire via the bungee cord:

And here's the view of the motor hub contacting the smooth side of the tire:

01-15-09, 05:47 PM	#17
MetroMPG Infrequent noob Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 1000 Islands region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 402 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Attached the motor to the stand... I liked Tim's drawing, so I basically did what he suggested: Truth be told, I hadn't considered the idea of the hinge. But it's really useful for 2 reasons: 1) can easily swing the motor away from the stand and down to lift the bike out when it's time to be a bicycle again. and, 2) the pivot means I can adjust the pressure against the tire via the bungee cord: And here's the view of the motor hub contacting the smooth side of the tire: __________________ . To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.