New to e- mountain biking, bought a fulfat and a half fat for the miss. Recently bought a park tool 9.2 base model to do basic maintenance. My back is a sensitive thing so I tested a few methods to get the bike up without sacrificing my back. Thought I would share;
Bought a foldable single step 45cm high plastic ladder/bench for the process....
1: For right handed riders, stand on the right of the bike with the stand on the left (center but 2 feet away).
2: Place the bench on the left side of the front wheel.
3: Hold the back brake and from the handlebar push bike back to lift front wheel on ladder.
4: Switch right hand to front brake, bend your knees grab the rear with left hand low and lift rear of bike by using your knees.
5: Once the bike is horizontal pivot the bike (resting on the front wheel on the bench) to fit post (or frame) in pre-opened clamp and rest on bottom of seat. ( the first time you will need to pre-define hight of work stand, then mark it)
6: Maintaining the bike with the left hand let go of the front brake and use your right hand to secure the clamp.
7: Remove the ladder and use as bench to work on the bike.
8: When finished, replace the bench under front wheel and reverse the steps to lower the bike.
Im a techno dinosaure if you are not and like the process pls make a vidéo.
cheers
