Handle bar jacks

[JoeBlow]

I've seen a product that keeps the cockpit bits and pieces clear of the ground if you have to turn your bike upside down to carry out repairs. I damaged my Purion display on my previous bike doing exactly this and would like to avoid doing the same to my new bike. Does anyone have any clever devices that they have made themselves? I'm currently thinking about a couple of pieces of PVC pipe with some padding added.The advantage of the commercial product however is that it is light and portable.

Al

 

[urastus]

Even in the bush, I just look for a stick or rock of the right size on the ground. I only need it for the up down switch (shimano system) on the left side. Most of the time I don't even move the stick or stone, just lift the bike upside down and put the left side end of the handle bar on the stick or stone - it's high enough to keep the switches above the ground. At home, I just use a piece of wood. It's really quite easy.

 

[KeithR]

At home, I just use a piece of wood. It's really quite easy.

I use a couple of thick paperback books, one under each grip.

 

[JoeBlow]

I've just found a couple of polystyrene blocks that work OK but I was hoping for something that attaches to the handle bar so that it is in place before you turn the bike over rather than trying to line things up.

 

[urastus]

I've just found a couple of polystyrene blocks that work OK but I was hoping for something that attaches to the handle bar so that it is in place before you turn the bike over rather than trying to line things up.

do you actually need something both sides? At home if my bike is upside down it is on a sheet of cardboard - so I just need one side of the bar raised a bit. Cardboard protects the seat too. Just cardboard from appliances etc - I also use them for lying on when I'm under the car.

 

[JoeBlow]

Yes one side will do it. I have a Park tools maintenance stand for home and serious work. The main reason I want this is for when I arrive at the bike park with the front wheel off. I find it far easier to present the wheel to the bike rather than the bike to the wheel if you see what I mean. I think I've fallen into the trap of over thinking the solution

 

[04fuxake]

I've used a bricks under each grip to keep the bars off the ground.

 

[JoeBlow]

I've used a bricks under each grip to keep the bars off the ground.

Don't really fancy carting two bricks around with me The beauty of the extremely expensive, over engineered commercial product is it's light and it's portable so could be carried on the trail. I was hoping that someone had created something with tool/broom holder clips or some other bike components to achieve a similar result.

 

[04fuxake]

Don't really fancy carting two bricks around with me

True.... I didn't see the portable bit

Other times, I've just loosened the clamp on my RideControl One and rotated it out of harms way.

 

[urastus]

Yes one side will do it. I have a Park tools maintenance stand for home and serious work. The main reason I want this is for when I arrive at the bike park with the front wheel off. I find it far easier to present the wheel to the bike rather than the bike to the wheel if you see what I mean. I think I've fallen into the trap of over thinking the solution

I agree - I often have the bike upside down; even trail side repairs

 

[Jackware]

I had a pair of handlebar riser bars on my previous bike as you can see in the image. This was a tip from another MTB rider to avoid getting the handlebars getting covered in crud if inverting to repair. Also worked when assembling the bike from the car.

 

[KeithO]

review of them on here ?

 

[Doomanic]

If the bike is upside-down intentionally I put my gloves on the floor first to protect the Purion.

If it's unintentional I try to land first and cushion it from mother earth...

 

[Doomanic]

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[JoeBlow]

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I wouldn't want something that's a permanent/semi-permanent fitting. I've managed to fabricate something from polystyrene that just pushes over the end of the grips. Probably will not last very long however.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

A peace of that grey thick pipe lagging slotted on each bar end should be enough to raise it. Not tried it yet but that’s what I am planning on doing.

 

[JoeBlow]

A peace of that grey thick pipe lagging slotted on each bar end should be enough to raise it. Not tried it yet but that’s what I am planning on doing.

Yes I've used that in the past but it tends to fall to bits after a short while. Still it's cheap enough to replace on a regular basis and I think it's possible to get a more rubber based type which may last longer.

 

[flash]

I just have a couple of pieces of cut pool noodle that are lying around for the incredibly rare times I turn my bike over. Just pop them over the display or controls and flip.

Gordon

 

[JoeBlow]

I turn my bike over every time I have to put the bike in the car and take the wheel off to do so. That's about 99% of the time so I was looking for a solution that's a little more robust but thanks for the idea. I have tried pipe lagging but it doesn't last very long. Is this stuff tougher?

Al

 

[flash]

It is when it's wrapped in gaffer tape! Lasts years. I think pool noodles and cockroaches will be all that's left after the apocalypse....

Gordon

 

[JoeBlow]

Confession. I had to look up "pool noodles" I have to say I love the name, it describes them very well.

Al

 

[highpeakrider]

You could just put a set of bar ends on.

 

[JoeBlow]

You could just put a set of bar ends on.

I don't like the idea of bar ends for the riding I do. They are likely to catch on branches etc. I'm sure they would be fine for cross country but not a good idea on the gnarly single track down hill trails through woods I mostly ride.

Al

 

[thebarber]

Yo should be able to position handguards so they touch down first when tipping upside down.

 

[JoeBlow]

I'm afraid I simply dislike the idea of bar ends on a predominantly down hill bike. It's not something that you see. They are probably fine for riding fire roads but on narrow, twisty, gnarly, single track with multiple branches on either side they look like an accident waiting to happen.

Al

 

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[JoeBlow]

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Oh I see not really bar ends then. But at £62.99 they are taking the proverbial

Al

 

[urastus]

I'm afraid I simply dislike the idea of bar ends on a predominantly down hill bike. It's not something that you see. They are probably fine for riding fire roads but on narrow, twisty, gnarly, single track with multiple branches on either side they look like an accident waiting to happen.

Al

but they'll go with your fanny pack!

 

[thebarber]

Oh I see not really bar ends then. But at £62.99 they are taking the proverbial

Al

Yeah, not keen myself but they may do the job

 

[JoeBlow]

Yeah, not keen myself but they may do the job

I was thinking more in terms of a couple of pounds. I'm going to play around with some closed cell foam to see what I can come up with. Not the flimsy polystyrene type, something a little more substantial and rubbery perhaps.

Al