This style of stand can be made for any bike and, can include, as this one does, a quick release / locking mechanism allowing the stand to be released or locked in either the 'up' or 'down' position via a cable. The need for this stand arose when it became clear that the majority of the Commercially available stands simply wouldn't cope with the amount of weight being carried on this Yuba.
Others that are Commercially available carried an incredibly hefty price tag to go along with their design.
These Kids handlebars and Headsets are readily available at Local Tip / Refuse Centers and are therefore very low or no cost and very strong.
This was re-welded before attaching the new Mechanarchy Center Stand. This problem will never occur again, because the new stand is attached at two points and the weight is more evenly distributed.
A spring lifts the stand up immediately it is released from the 'down' position.
What will they help hold up? The bike at approximately 32 Kg's and Cargo of 40 Kg's. Combined, about 75 Kg's.
If you would like one made just drop me an e-mail. Alternatively, just copy the ideas presented here.
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