https://bikerumor.com/new-and-improved- ... -jack-v-3/

Erm......

I've been meaning to 3D print some simpler versions of these. Sure, these look massively over-designed, but a simple thing to clip onto bars to stop brake levers getting scratched up seems like a good idea.

Great! It'll match my saddlejack perfectly

https://www.handlebarjack.com/collectio ... addle-jack

But how do I stop THEM getting dirty...?

If you are worried about a scratched mtb it's probably not the sport for you.

The thing I wonder is, why the heck do places like Bikerumor even report on drivel like this (or am I being too harsh). Surely Pink Bike wouldn't bother or maybe they would.

I've only seen the pics but it looks like it'd be in the way the rest of the time. What a load of

Sorry... that sounded harsh!

Lazarus wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:23 pm If you are worried about a scratched mtb it's probably not the sport for you.

You're right, I'll get rid of them. Have a good weekend

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:31 pm The thing I wonder is, why the heck do places like Bikerumor even report on drivel like this (or am I being too harsh). Surely Pink Bike wouldn't bother or maybe they would.

I've only seen the pics but it looks like it'd be in the way the rest of the time. What a load of

Because it's funny and we want to be amused. I chuckled. We're simple beings Shaf.

thenorthwind wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:56 pm

Lazarus wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:23 pm If you are worried about a scratched mtb it's probably not the sport for you.

You're right, I'll get rid of them. Have a good weekend

Actually this (scratching clamps) is the only true reason for large numbers in up/backsweep of bars. My current go to bar has 8°/8° which is enough to not have the clamps touch the ground once flipped. Only reason.

You're right, I'll get rid of them. Have a good weekend

Great news .....got any unscratched levers for sale

This was never a problem when we had bar ends...

jameso wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:04 am This was never a problem when we had bar ends...

I have those. They double up as something to be rested upside on. But, then with my dyslexia I sometimes get confused with orientation and flow

Bar ends being carbon (obviously) and scratched up. But at least no one will go past thinkg, "what a flippin idiot"

[whisper] Shaf, I think you put them on when you need to flip the bike. They don't stay on all the time, like when you're riding along [/whisper]

jameso wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:04 am This was never a problem when we had bar ends...

"when we had..." ? Some of us still have

psling wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:48 pm

jameso wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:04 am This was never a problem when we had bar ends...

"when we had..." ? Some of us still have

This was never a problem when we all had bar ends...



I sort of still do - loop or H-bars. I had Scott AT4s BITD. It was a close call really, almost developed a liking for aerobars. You definitely couldn't balance a bike upside down with those things fitted.

Just rest your bars on your gloves, which you've taken off to work on the bike. Stops your gloves blowing away too

That is a nice solution

boxelder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:27 pm Just rest your bars on your gloves, which you've taken off to work on the bike. Stops your gloves blowing away too

Or just use pogies

I wouldn't carry something like this out with me, just think they'd be useful for working in the garage/garden. Most jobs are done in the stand, but occasionally it's useful just to turn the bike upside down.

Stability is as important as not scratching the bars, particularly when there's other stuff attached to them that you maybe CBA to take off, and also might be more fragile, e.g. bell, GPS.

occasionally it's useful just to turn the bike upside down.

Wash your mouth out with soap and water

who knew this would be such a contentious issue?
Should you keep your helmet on whilst turning your bike upside down? Perhaps it could be used to stop your brake levers getting scratched...

I think it just points to the fact that you're a cyclist, who has it all