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 Post subject: The workshop, man cave & bike maintance thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:55 pm 
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I thought this was worth a thread, as sorting out the bike fettling area is all part of the game right! Tip tricks and pics are welcome! Any ingenious home brew additions to the workshop would be cool to see.

So I need to spend a bit of time sorting out the bike cave.

Ive got my tool rack sorted out using some of this
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gravi ... f&tbm=isch
which works well mixed with magnetic tool storage attached by tip ties.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=magne ... 12&bih=876

Ive got the bike stored on the wall using one of these
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gravi ... 12&bih=876
which also works great

Stuff to do.. any tips welcome

> I need to find a good way of storing tyres and wheel. I have a few ideas so will update soon. Any ideas welcome
> Stopping lube and stuff getting all over the floor... maybe a mat for the bike stand or such like.
> Keen to pick up a compressor for tubeless tyre action.


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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:40 pm 
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This is a good idea! Who doesn't like a man cave ay! :thumbup:P.s like the home brew idea's :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:00 pm 
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Jon wrote:
Stuff to do.. any tips welcome

> I need to find a good way of storing tyres and wheel. I have a few ideas so will update soon. Any ideas welcome
> Stopping lube and stuff getting all over the floor... maybe a mat for the bike stand or such like.
> Keen to pick up a compressor for tubeless tyre action.


Tyre solution A:
http://www.photographersdirect.com/buye ... id=1382296

Tyre solution B:
http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/tir ... 34679.html

Tyre Solution C:
Stop buying new tyres, using 1-2 times, convincing yourself they're not 'quite right' for the specific trail/time of year, repeating x times; where x =infinity

Flooring solution: something like this or similar works really well

http://www.slip-not.co.uk/productdetail ... 2wod4RgABA

Air blowing solution - this is what I've got:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... compressor

but you'll also be warning one of these:

http://www.prestaflator.com

or similar


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:10 pm 
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Once kids in bed ill take pictures.

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:11 pm 
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Location: Enfield
This stuff is cool for sorting out tool drawers and even making tool boards.



I have used it and it's really easy to work with.

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:53 pm 
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Tyres and wheel - cable ties hanging from a hook.

Bike Hook I wouldn't buy one of these again, holes were drilled with right size drill bit just couldn't hold weight!
Top bolt popped out with a bit of brick, Bike lock saved bike from hitting ground.

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Link should image not show Wall Mounted Foldable Bicycle


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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:54 pm 
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A panoramic of the messy cave at the moment, been a touch busy of late.
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Wheel sets hang on a bike rack attached to the wall.
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Bikes hang by saddle over computer and tool box area freeing up some space.
Hand Tools on magnetic strips
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Work bench and how the 29er tyres hang up on bungies, the 26" tyres are below in a box being unloved ;)

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:22 pm 
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^ loving the bike cave :)


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:38 am 
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It's sanctuary

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:49 pm 
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I have my tools in a roller cab, tyres are on a hanging basket bracket
My spicy is locked to a hoop bolted into the floor. My road bikes are hooked on the rafters by the saddle.

I need to get some horizontal bike holders for the road bikes to keep them out of the way

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:58 pm 
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Location: essex
This is most of my set up.
Stand is to the right

http://instagram.com/p/lGIKClO5LU/

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:03 am 
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Nice set ups guys...

Thomo wrote:
This stuff is cool for sorting out tool drawers and even making tool boards.
I have used it and it's really easy to work with.


That looks excellent for sorting out the drawer my lights rattle around in. Nice find!


northern wrote:
Air blowing solution - this is what I've got:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... compressor
but you'll also be warning one of these:
http://www.prestaflator.com
or similar


Awesome awesome! ill be getting myself an air bandit!


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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:26 am 
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I just use my track pump, i have only been beaten once or twice.

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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:47 pm 
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Location: Doddinghurst, Brentwood
This is my humble little workshop. Keen to learn how to maintain my bikes properly this year! Amazing how the parts start to mount up, even after selling quite a lot!
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 Post subject: Re: The workshop shed & man cave thread
PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:19 pm 
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That is tidy!!

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