How to Jack Up a Bike Without a Stand

If you don't have a bike stand it can be very difficult to work on bicycles. Most bike repairs require the bike to be at waist height or higher. Many cyclists have a trick that can work even better than a bike stand by using old inner tubes as supports. You can jack up a bike to any height, almost anywhere in your garage, and have the flexibility to walk under it, around it, or sway it around into any position you want.

Things You'll Need

  • 4 used bicycle inner tubes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Loop two inner tubes together. Loop one end of the inner tube over the bike's handlebars.

    • 2

      Hold the bike up with one hand. Toss one end of the inner tube over a joist or rafter in your garage. If you're outside, toss one end over a tree limb. Loop the other end of the inner tube around the handlebars. Let go of the bike and let it hang there.

    • 3

      Loop two more inner tubes together. Wrap one end of the inner tubes around the seatpost underneath the seat.

    • 4

      Toss the other end of the inner tubes over the roof joist, rafter or tree limb. Grab the other end of the inner tube rope and pull up to jack up the bike to the desired level.

    • 5

      Stretch the inner tube down and wrap it around the seatpost under the seat to secure the bike.