How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
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02-28-2007 | 05:14 PM
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02-28-2007 | 10:30 PM
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RE: How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
Was gonna say "repost" do a search.
I remember thisparticular procedure being very well documented.
I remember thisparticular procedure being very well documented.
ORIGINAL: MisterBasket
I did it last winter. Here was my write up from a previous post.
Bike Carrying 101 Tutorial
Step 1: Attempt to take the lazy man's approach by riding it up the stairs only to realize very quickly this is a horrible idea.
Step 2: Turn to Plan B and find 2 unsuspecting friends
Step 3: Assign them to lift up on the back while you pull forward from the front.
Step 4: Curse yourself for not finding smarter friends as you watch them attempt to pick up from the plastic tail.
Step 5: Repeatedly get your hands smashed between front wheel and fender as bike goes up 2 steps and down 1 with each move.
Step 6: Reach the stop of the stairs covered in sweat, bleeding from your hands, and hoarse from screaming expletives.
Step 7: Sit on your couch admiring your bike in your living room and begin wondering how the hell youre going to get it out of here.
I did it last winter. Here was my write up from a previous post.
Bike Carrying 101 Tutorial
Step 1: Attempt to take the lazy man's approach by riding it up the stairs only to realize very quickly this is a horrible idea.
Step 2: Turn to Plan B and find 2 unsuspecting friends
Step 3: Assign them to lift up on the back while you pull forward from the front.
Step 4: Curse yourself for not finding smarter friends as you watch them attempt to pick up from the plastic tail.
Step 5: Repeatedly get your hands smashed between front wheel and fender as bike goes up 2 steps and down 1 with each move.
Step 6: Reach the stop of the stairs covered in sweat, bleeding from your hands, and hoarse from screaming expletives.
Step 7: Sit on your couch admiring your bike in your living room and begin wondering how the hell youre going to get it out of here.
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02-28-2007 | 11:35 PM
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RE: How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
only calls for one person. just borrow a small crane or forklift for a few hours. if that isnt possible, just get a few kegs, about 10 friends, and carry it up the stairs. if you're smart, you'll find a way to stop the front wheel from spinning, such as a 4x4 post through the wheel, which could also in theory be used to carry from on both sides by 2 guys, and the same thing on the back wheel.
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03-01-2007 | 12:51 AM
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RE: How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
ORIGINAL: vpsophmore
it takes at least 10 people... you and 9 of your friends, get a keg of beer and acouple bottles of jager ... get torn the hell up and when you don't realize how heavy that sob is the 4 most determinedpeople do it... the reason you need 10 is that at least 3 people should pass out and at least 2 will play video games and 1 person of course needs to be pumping the keg
it takes at least 10 people... you and 9 of your friends, get a keg of beer and acouple bottles of jager ... get torn the hell up and when you don't realize how heavy that sob is the 4 most determinedpeople do it... the reason you need 10 is that at least 3 people should pass out and at least 2 will play video games and 1 person of course needs to be pumping the keg
. I do appreciate you being pro-active, Jimbo, but how practical is your outcome...how many times will you have several friends to move the bike upstairs and get it back down again? You need a space, like many are saying. Do you have any friends who have a space for rent?
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03-01-2007 | 10:54 AM
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RE: How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
2 times??? once up once back down i guess. i live in the same appartments as my sister and here husband is a construction worker and his brother lives in the same building too. there not friends ther family.
also i dont have a elevator its only 2 floors.
also i dont have a elevator its only 2 floors.
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03-02-2007 | 03:00 AM
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RE: How many ppl do u need to safely put bike upstairs?
I can think of a few good reasons NOT to.......
1. It's against fire code to keep a vehicle inside an apartment (meaninig it's illegal).
2. You'll attract A LOT of attention trying to get it up the stairs, thus management will find out.
3. When management DOES find out, they'll fine you. (upwards of $500 and/or possible eviction).
4. You run the possibility of watching your bike flip down the stairs.
5. If the bike does fall down the stairs, I guarantee it'll do damage to the stairs and/or building.
6. Management will make you pay for the damage (which insurance WILL NOT cover)
..........seems like a bad idea, I woudn't attempt it even for a second. Kind of like saying
"I wonder if I can park my car on the roof?".
1. It's against fire code to keep a vehicle inside an apartment (meaninig it's illegal).
2. You'll attract A LOT of attention trying to get it up the stairs, thus management will find out.
3. When management DOES find out, they'll fine you. (upwards of $500 and/or possible eviction).
4. You run the possibility of watching your bike flip down the stairs.
5. If the bike does fall down the stairs, I guarantee it'll do damage to the stairs and/or building.
6. Management will make you pay for the damage (which insurance WILL NOT cover)
..........seems like a bad idea, I woudn't attempt it even for a second. Kind of like saying
"I wonder if I can park my car on the roof?".
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