Are you able to crank the pedals while it is on the vise without it hitting the vertical post?
1962678
Yes I was. Its the only way to adjust derailleurs. I found for the money this a good stand. If I was a Pro then I would invest more money as this is a hair wobbly for washing down 20 bikes a day or working hard, but for me and my 2 bikes it is perfect. Its a bit on the heavy side for traveling as well but I like that aspect.
1962679
Yes you can you have to put the tool caddie on the back side and the bike will hang far enough away
1962680
Yes and no. You can if the bike is firmly secure and doesn't "pivot." But if the bike "pivots" or leans to the inside then the pedal will hit. All in all, I would answer that Yes you can pedal it fine. I will be honest. I bought this rack for general repairs and I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend it for general maintenance and cleaning. The only addition I made was buying the Park handlebar stabilizer. That comes in super handy to hold the handlebars in place.
889513
There is a T handle screw on the pedal housing. Tighten it and it increases the pressure required to turn the pedals. I also put several 10 lb dumbbells on the leg bar away from where you are sitting, to keep the unit from moving across the floor, as you will be seated and it will want to move away from you especially on a tiled or wooden flooring.
2163498
absolutely, you can crank up the resistance to the point where you can barely move the pedal. I don't know why you would want to train that way. But you can do it.
1980873
The bench top will be flush with the top of the legs. To mount a vise on top you'll need another plywood top several inches larger to accommodate space for for it.
961083
Yes you can sit down and continue to pedal without interruption. However, if you still want to grasp the handles and sit at the same time you have to lean forward. I just sit up straight and continue to pedal and just place my hands on my thighs or hips. I alternate between standing and sitting if I so desire and this works very well for me. I also belong to a gym and I get just as good a workout on the PS Elliptical as I do any cardio machine in the gym.
1779214
I have not installed a vise, but I would not have any hesitation as long as the vise was being used for drilling, planing, etc. I would not use it for high torque uses such as bending strap steel, etc.
489284
No but you can simply put a spacer in the bottom or not slide the post all the way into the bracket, of course you will have to use adequate fasteners to support any load (not the best of approaches).
2109367
Should be no problem with the FX seat post. Getting the foot pegs nice and snug takes longer than mounting the seat itself. So much fun!
1216882
You sure could. I placed a longer seat post on my bike to give me a better pedaling geometry.
1015857
Not very practical as there isn't a very large contact point.If you want something you can ride clipless or flat you might wanna try crank brothers mallet pedals.
906442
You can, but they say you should put in an piece (that they provide) to make sure the pedals don't unscrew over time. Also, I recently have used it alot less because I feel since you don't sit exactly (100%) in a straight line from it, I feel my back feels a bit weird after using it alot (I'm also pretty sensitive about my body).
1084499
hey, I don't think so man. I haven't tried but just from examining my pedals, i don't think its possible to set it up on the left side.
1798387
Yes, Don't crank it down too tight after attaching the bike. Better still attach to the bike post.
1132216
Yes. but you can't lock both wheels along with the frame to the post, it's not that long. You have to choose a wheel.
1655930
The button does lock in the go position. But in a vise? Would need to rig up a good cushion in jaws or bolt to handle so don't crush the plastic case and can press the work into the revolving pads w/o twisting it all. Plus if running wet - fling water all over..... You look creative, go for it!!! MP
1622006
I guess you technically could do that but it would require leaving the handles unbolted from the pedals
28994
No. The amount of force required to activate (to push down on the release pedal) is quite substantial, which precludes this being used on a table.