I don't know that I'd hold it against any mechanic for having one of these. Even if you're super fit, these bikes can weigh 80+ lbs and you might be working a dozen+ of them per day every business day.
I think most mechanics are fully capable of lifting 80 lbs onto a stand, but doing it many times a day every day for years without a break seems like a recipe for back injuries.
I can lift mine up with one hand even, but only once or twice lol. After that I'd probably be increasingly unenthusiastic about it.
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theotherbelow@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 1y
No listed business address √ No American/Canadian distribution √ High priced product with broken English page √
I'm sure the commission for the affiliate link is a nice fat check.
I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot stick.
alteredEnvoy@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 1y
Don't grab 'em by the top tubes 😬
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
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pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
Why not? Could it get deformed by the bike's weight?
alteredEnvoy@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 1y
Depending on the frame, the clamping force and/or weight could deform the top tube, as it is not designed to bear vertical loads
Bonus@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 1y
Taking not being a fit cyclist to the next level.
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 1y
I don't know that I'd hold it against any mechanic for having one of these. Even if you're super fit, these bikes can weigh 80+ lbs and you might be working a dozen+ of them per day every business day.
Bonus@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 1y
That's ridiculously heavy. Okay, mechanics have a legit excuse for not being strong enough to lift bikes.
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 1y
I think most mechanics are fully capable of lifting 80 lbs onto a stand, but doing it many times a day every day for years without a break seems like a recipe for back injuries.
I can lift mine up with one hand even, but only once or twice lol. After that I'd probably be increasingly unenthusiastic about it.
FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io · 4 pts · 1y
Bro, do you even lift ebikes?