Need Recommendation For A Lift To Work On Our Two Heavy Ebikes

[Nvreloader]

I was poking around, looking at the use of Saris Bike Beam on bike stands (personally not convinced, but might use something similar to carry the bike on my Buzzrack e-Scorpion 2 car rack.] Anyway, while poking around the EMTB forums, I came across this user's use of handlebars to mount his bike on the repair stand. I thought it was quite an innovative idea. Thoughts on what they have done? I could see this working with my R&M SuperCharger 2.

Aushiker
Thar appears to be a ratchet strap clamped in the seat down tube?
Is that your "Get it unstuck strap or tow strap", or used for something else?
First time I seen that HD ratchet strap on a bike, that doesn't have a rear carrying rack. Does it stay in place while you ride?
Tia

 

[Aushiker]

Aushiker
Thar appears to be a ratchet strap clamped in the seat down tube?
Is that your "Get it unstuck strap or tow strap", or used for something else?
First time I seen that HD ratchet strap on a bike, that doesn't have a rear carrying rack. Does it stay in place while you ride?
Tia

Not my bike but I think you are referring to the spare tube. I have seen this approach to carrying one on many mountain bikes.

 

[stompandgo]

I'm loving mine. It's exactly what my small shop area needs.

 

[fexixav]

Have to agree that an elift makes life a lot more fun. Been using a folding style workstand for years. But with heavier ebikes, I can't one hand lift them to use the other hand to clamp onto the seatpost. So I've been clamping to the top tube. Besides being heavier, ebikes have tube shapes that don't fit the clamp as well so not as stable as more conventional non ebikes. Finally, last couple ebikes I have are carbon so not ideal to clamp the top tube either. I do have a stand that gets the rear wheel off the ground so it is good for drivetrain maintenance which is the most common thing I need to do. But I also bit the bullet and went for the bike lifter Feedback Sports elift that recently became available. I had been looking at the Remco as well but it seemed to be perma unavailable. While it doesn't have the display or presets that the Remco has, I do like that the Feedback has wheels and is easy to back up against the wall for storage and move out a bit so I can work on both sides of the bike.

You can’t convert your PRS-15 into a powered lift, and there isn’t a decent electric bike repair lift available in the $500–700 range. If you want something that actually helps with heavy e-bikes in that budget, the only realistic solution is a hydraulic foot-pump lift table.

 

[RunForTheHills]

You can’t convert your PRS-15 into a powered lift, and there isn’t a decent electric bike repair lift available in the $500–700 range. If you want something that actually helps with heavy e-bikes in that budget, the only realistic solution is a hydraulic foot-pump lift table.

You might be able to bolt a bench stand to an electric standing desk. I am not sure it would be that much cheaper unless you got a deal on a used standing desk though.

 

[stompandgo]

That would tip over in a flash.

 

[RunForTheHills]

That would tip over in a flash.

Possibly, but you could cut the front of the table off and mount the stand further back. They sell tables with different leg configurations and the switch is just screwed in the table top and can be moved. You would want a table with three segment legs because the two piece legs only go down to about 28" or so. The three segment variety go much lower.

This desk is on Craigslist in the Bay Area for $120. I think the bench mount stands go for around $180 new, so around $300 to put it together.

 

[smorgasbord]

there isn’t a decent electric bike repair lift available in the $500–700 range.

Well, for a tiny splurge more you can get the Park Tool PRS-30 for $765:

Park Tool PRS-30 Mechanical Lift Repair Stand

With a footprint no larger than a traditional bicycle repair stand the PRS-30 easily lifts and lowers bikes up to 120 lbs. The professional-grade clamp lowers to a height of 29` allowing you to clamp onto the seatpost or seat tube of most bicycles without needing to lift them into the stand...

nexgencycle.com

Then use a cheap cordless drill, although the hand crank is quite easy to turn, even on a heavy bike.

Use the 15% coupon for first time buyer. Free shipping and no sales tax if you're not in Florida, too.

 

[spokewrench]

That would tip over in a flash.

Years ago I saw video of a mechanic in a large shop replacing the BB in an 80-pound bike with each end suspended from the ceiling. Swinging wasn't a problem, and the bike couldn't tip over..

I've found that in some cases, swinging is annoying, so I use 2 eyebolts, each rated at 600 pounds, to hang each end, with the rope in a V. I tie off to a cleat because it can be done one-handed and won't come loose accidentally. My cleats are positioned so the ropes hang out of my way. I like ropes of 10mm or so because I can see at a glance that everything is secure.

Without pulleys, friction would make hoisting difficult. I lift with one hand as I pull and tie off with the other. Even one-handed, lifting one end of an e-bike is easy. If I want to raise a bike more than a foot or so, I'll alternate between ends. Friction makes lowering easy to control.

If swinging were a problem, an adjustable table could prevent it. Instead of bearing the bike's weight, it would push up just hard enough for friction with the tires.

 

[Aushiker]

Well, for a tiny splurge more you can get the Park Tool PRS-30 for $765:

Park Tool PRS-30 Mechanical Lift Repair Stand

With a footprint no larger than a traditional bicycle repair stand the PRS-30 easily lifts and lowers bikes up to 120 lbs. The professional-grade clamp lowers to a height of 29` allowing you to clamp onto the seatpost or seat tube of most bicycles without needing to lift them into the stand...

nexgencycle.com

Then use a cheap cordless drill, although the hand crank is quite easy to turn, even on a heavy bike.

Use the 15% coupon for first time buyer. Free shipping and no sales tax if you're not in Florida, too.

Nice but these sell for around AU$1,600 ... that is serious coin for a stand.

 

[Aushiker]

This is another option ...

Pro Air Lift Pneumatic Lift Bike Repair Stand - Feedback Sports

The Pro Air Lift features a pneumatic column that can be pressurized with any air source to lift bikes up to 100 lbs. – no power source or batteries required.

feedbacksports.com

 

[kevinmccune]

My friend had no trouble showing me how he got around the ebike stand problem"down over and up she rises!" crunch goeth the taillight( handlebar bogey!) seriously tail lights and a straight bike are overrated(not!)

 

[Marcela]

Motorcycle lift $150

HF motorcycle lift. Must pick up SE Idaho.

www.yamahasupertenere.com