Safe clamping position for hibike

[Pistolpete]

Hi all, just bought a bike stand and I'm just a bit concerned about clamping my hibike by the seat post. It doesn't look like the idea place for an ebike, what do you recommend,

 

[billwarwick]

apart from where you clamp it, if that is your regular servicing area I would suggest fixing a hook to the wall and use a couple of bungee straps or similar from the hook, around the bike stand, and back to the hook. It just gives a bit more stability.

 

[Pistolpete]

I'd use it outside in the good weather but in my shed otherwise, its the clamping position I concerned about,using the seat post on an ebike seems a bit risky looking at the diameter of the post.

 

[Mteam]

I have the same workstand - clamping by the seat post is fine as long as there is no significant bending moment applied.

I also clamp on the top tube of the frame - making sure I dont have the clamp so tight it crushes the carbon fibre.

 

[Pistolpete]

I have the same workstand - clamping by the seat post is fine as long as there is no significant bending moment applied.

I also clamp on the top tube of the frame - making sure I dont have the clamp so tight it crushes the carbon fibre.

iv decided to clamp mine on the frame

 

[Pistolpete]

iv decided to clamp mine on the frame

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I wonder if you can help me out,iv just been out for my first ride ,no jumps or drops,just a steady ride.when cleaning bike this morning I noticed this, see pics, something is missing or are thes holes for ventilation?.can you check yours and see if yours has fittings. Cheers!

 

[Tim1023]

There's been lots of discussion and vids about this. Yes it is safe to support your bike from the seat post. BUT:

• The dropper MUST be fully extended
• Please make sure your clamp and post are clean first

 

[Pistolpete]

There's been lots of discussion and vids about this. Yes it is safe to support your bike from the seat post. BUT:

• The dropper MUST be fully extended
• Please make sure your clamp and post are clean first

Iv gone for using the frame.