Setting up hoist and repair stand

[dodgeman]

So I figured out for even routine maintenance I needed a bike stand. My son got me one for Christmas plus a hoist. I quickly figured out the hoist was almost a requirement to get the bike in the stand. With a step through there is no horizontal bar to attach to easily while lifting the bike up on the stand. I installed the hoist today and while it seemed awkward getting the ropes and pulleys hooked up it works well.

A couple of pics, the first with the bike in the stand with the hoist hooked up, the second of the hoist all stowed away.

 

[Rickman1]

Definitely makes it easier to get these heavy ebikes into the repair stands. I stepped up my game and got a portable Warn electric winch. I have the same repair stand and it works quite well.