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Plans For A DIY Exercise Bike Stand

 
Thank you to so many of you who emailed me about plans for the DIY Exercise Bike Stand.  I apologize that it has taken me so long to get the measurements to you, but they are finally here!
 
The wood was purchased at Home Depot and the bike pegs were purchased at Walmart in the bike section. 
 
The bike we used for this project is a 24" 12 speed bike (I'm a shorty).  I used the hardest gear while riding, but this set-up does not allow you to really get much resistance (for building muscle).  It was great for getting my legs moving after some nerve damage.  I also wanted to burn calories and get my heart rate up and this did the trick. 
 
If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Thank you! It works great!!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I am curious... what about the resistance factor? doesn't your wheels just spin like crazy without some sort of resistance?

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 12:20 PM

      when your biking only the back wheel moves from the pedals the front wheel only moves because the back wheel is pushing

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    2. AnonymousMay 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM

      you could probably adjust your hand brake for a minimal amount of resistance without having to hold on to it. I think mine have a brake adjustment (minor one) at the hand lever.

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    3. AnonymousJuly 19, 2015 at 4:18 PM

      start your bike in a higher gear like 8th or 10th gear

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  3. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Wonderful information, This is just the kind of information that i had been looking for. Thanks a ton once again, Regards, Exercise Plans

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  4. AnonymousMarch 16, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    thank you so much since i cant walk or jog for my exercise this will help me a lot.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    So if your bike is a 26" Do you add 2 inches to the heighth of the 2 x 10's?

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenApril 15, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      My bike wheel is 24" in diameter. If your bike wheel is 26" in diameter then you will only add 1" to the 2x10s because your wheel will have a 13" radius and mine had a 12" radius. Hope this helps.

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  6. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Hi Kelly, great idea - was just thinking I need something like this to help rehab after a hip replacement!! A couple of questions/comments; I presume the rear wheel just spins freely although perhaps one could put something like a couple of boat trailer rollers front and back of the tire for some resistance? For a cardiovascular work-out I guess its just a matter of how fast you pedal?? Hope I've understood correctly - thanks Kiwi Doug

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenApril 26, 2014 at 4:35 AM

      Yes, Kiwi Doug, the rear wheel spins freely and you can peddle as fast as you want to. There is no resistance, but I think your idea of adding rollers to the back tire just might work. Let me know if you try it.

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  7. UnknownJune 22, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Is that a mountain bike? If so, how we're you able to put the pegs on.

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  8. Tidy Brown WrenJune 24, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Yes, it is a mountain bike. We got the pegs at Walmart. They simply slid onto the rear axle and were attached with the bike's axle nuts.

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  9. mariann jJune 29, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    what department in wal mart did you get the pegs?

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  10. Tidy Brown WrenJune 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    We got the pegs in the bike department.

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  11. FitzJuly 5, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    why isn't there more resistance of you shift to a low gear?

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenJuly 7, 2014 at 1:06 PM

      I did notice some resistance when I shifted to a lower gear, but not really enough to get a good strength workout with.

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  12. FitzJuly 5, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Why isn't there more resistance of you shift to a low gear?

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  13. NancySeptember 2, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    So nice. If I could diy such a stand, I wouldn't buy one. Anyway, you did a good job.

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  14. StationarybikestandSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Your DIY bike stand is cool. However, not everyone can do that. Therefore, purchasing one is a good idea.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Hi, a good ideal and a perfect DIY. I could try that because I don't cost money to buy one.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 6, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    How about ankle weights to address the resistance question?

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  17. AnonymousOctober 14, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    I plan to build one and add an bicycle dynamo or two for resistance. It looks a lot less expensive than the commercial one I bought. I had to return that unit because it wouldn't work with my bike.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM

      This idea of resistance helped me.
      Thanks.
      Let me know if there is another way for resistance.

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  18. UnknownNovember 3, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Help! My walmart pegs are flesh with my bike screws. Any suggestions???

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenNovember 14, 2014 at 5:22 AM

      Hi Darlene, You have to remove the existing bike axel nuts first, put the pegs on, and then replace the nuts. If you already tried that, then your axel must be too short to use the pegs.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    If your axel is too short, can this be rectified?

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:40 PM

      Debbie, you might want to ask your local bike shop. We didn't have any problems with the length.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    does this work on a coaster bike

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    1. Tidy Brown WrenJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:41 PM

      Can you describe a coaster bike? I'm not sure I've seen one.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 5:44 PM

      I have a 1952 coaster bike. You simply push backward on the pedal to coast to a stop. Think pegs would work on an old bike like this?

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  21. Indoor bike trainerJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I have to say this is really a great plan and great DIY project. I will do it myself. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    How did you put pegs on a mountain bike? Wouldn't the pegs not fit because of the loosener on the end of the shaft in the middle of the back wheel?

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  23. UnknownNovember 8, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    The measure in inch ?

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  24. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    Hi was looking at this to make but my bike has dick brakes n quick release weels so no wer to add srunt pegs to wat cud i do any sergestions plz help????
    ?????

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  25. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Hi wud like to now how to make 1 ov thease if u hav quick release wheels and not nut wheels any sergestions

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, this is fantastic! Simple and cheap to make. Thank you!

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  27. marchJune 30, 2017 at 3:30 AM

    Nice, this design jelped me to finish mine wirhout pegs but with little more piece of wood. Thank you

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  28. Best Elliptical BikeMarch 23, 2021 at 12:10 PM

    Really awesome your plan. "Plans For A DIY Exercise Bike Stand"

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