Bicycle Chain Lubrication Support and Stand

This bike support was inspired on a metallic support I saw in the internet. I wanted a support / fixture that enabled cleaning the bike chain and at the same time could be used as a bike stand.

I made it from hardwood pieces previously used in roof structure. I made it customized to my 29 inches wheel rim bike, probably dimensions will vary depending on your bike frame, model and size.  It is an excellent bike support, bicycle is stable and it is very good to clean the chain, you can turn the wheel and chain by pedaling with your hands. I never cared to paint it to improve appearance; the hard wood used is very resistant to weather.

Supplies

The table shows the material I used. Dimensions shown refer to my specific bicycle but give you a good reference starting point. I adjusted the wood available to the dimensions necessary and additional dimensional adjustments were done as the project was in progress. I used screws that I had available in the adequate size to wood thickness and depth of holes.

Step 1: Assembly - Base & Vertical Pieces

Cut base part to appropriate dimensions and cut groove to fix the "vertical piece." 

Make sure you have considered the dimensions to center the "vertical piece" on the base during assembly and that you have enough thickness material on both sides ( ref.: 1,5 cm)

Hint: make sure base and "vertical piece" have matching surfaces squared.

"base" part should have adequate width to allow assembly of "left piece", left piece will support the bike rear frame (refer to instruction step 5)

Step 2: Horizontal Piece

Cut "horizontal piece" to appropriate length and cut groove where it will be attached to "vertical piece". Make sure you have appropriate dimension of groove depth (ref: 2,5 cm)

Hint: make sure "base", "vertical" and "horizontal pieces" have matching surfaces squared for proper assembly.

Step 3: Locating Pin

Determine screw locations and drill holes. Assemble base, vertical and horizontal pieces together, screw the pieces for try-out assembly.

Position the bike on the vertical piece and centralize the "locating pin" determining its position, check if rear wheel is high enough from floor surface. If too high, you may reduce size of "vertical piece". Rear wheel should move freely. "Locating pin" should protrude enough to match bicycle frame thickness. Drill holes to vertical piece and locating pin, screw it in place for try-out.

Step 4: Side Piece

Position "right piece" on base so that it blocks side movement of bicycle rear wheel. Make drills and screw piece in place for try-out.

Step 5: Left Piece

Position "left piece" on the base close to locating pin. Bicycle will stand on front wheel, "vertical piece" and "left piece". Measure thickness of bicycle frame and measure height from ground/floor. 

Hint: Use a piece of scrap wood to check if measured dimensions are ok before making groove and cutting "Left piece" length. It may be required to cut a groove on base or add a spacer to "Left piece" to assemble it so that it matches the bicycle frame. You may also adjust height of vertical, left and right pieces if necessary.

Step 6: End

Finish try-out assembly, put the bike on the support, check for adjustments if necessary. Finish assembly by re-assembling  the parts using glue.  Sand and paint parts on your favorite color.