Remember back in April when I had a kidney transplant? Well, the kidney is doing great (thanks, Cathy, for taking such good care of it when you owned it). There was one little glitch, however. During surgery, the retractors they used caused some nerve damage in my right leg. When I woke up from surgery, I couldn't move or feel my leg. The docs felt like the feeling would come back but the paralysis had them stumped.
A visit to a neurologist ruled out a stroke and a CT scan showed some fluid which was pressing on L4 and L5 (medical talk which means I couldn't feel or move part of my leg). The prognosis is good and I'm recovering pretty quickly. In fact, I've left my cane behind and I'm walking freestyle without falling. My next goal is to be able to drive.
I've been itching to get back to exercising (physical therapy doesn't count) because my medication causes me to gain weight and I need to burn some calories. Running? - nope. Walking? - can't do it fast enough. Rebounder
? - are you kidding? Swimming? - can't drive to the YMCA. Biking? - Hmmm. . . my balance is off but I could ride an exercise bike. Seems like we're fresh out of exercise bikes around here.
No problem. Hubs to the rescue:
He took my regular bike and made a stand for it to sit on. I can bike on the back porch!
The only thing he had to purchase was a set of pegs
to put on the back axles. Then he placed the pegs into slots he drilled into the stand he made from scrap wood. He's my hero!
A visit to a neurologist ruled out a stroke and a CT scan showed some fluid which was pressing on L4 and L5 (medical talk which means I couldn't feel or move part of my leg). The prognosis is good and I'm recovering pretty quickly. In fact, I've left my cane behind and I'm walking freestyle without falling. My next goal is to be able to drive.
I've been itching to get back to exercising (physical therapy doesn't count) because my medication causes me to gain weight and I need to burn some calories. Running? - nope. Walking? - can't do it fast enough. Rebounder
? - are you kidding? Swimming? - can't drive to the YMCA. Biking? - Hmmm. . . my balance is off but I could ride an exercise bike. Seems like we're fresh out of exercise bikes around here. No problem. Hubs to the rescue:
He took my regular bike and made a stand for it to sit on. I can bike on the back porch!
The only thing he had to purchase was a set of pegs
to put on the back axles. Then he placed the pegs into slots he drilled into the stand he made from scrap wood. He's my hero!
Updated: Want to make one of these for yourself? Hubs put together some measurements for you. Just click on the link to Plans For A DIY Exercise Bike Stand
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That's WONDERFUL!! Great idea!! XXOO, Damaris
ReplyDeleteThat Hubs of yours is so terrific! Just don't go riding off that porch!
ReplyDeleteSheri O.
Ingenious!
ReplyDeleteThat is way cool. Although it's a little too late for me...I JUST bought an exercise bike a couple months ago!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteNice one: Great idea and cool implementation!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll give it a go! :)
awesome!
ReplyDeleteSWEEET! I shall start making one for myself soon. I can't believe I was planning to spend $200 on an exercise bike stand from the shops.... Gotta love DIY ideas !
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazingly simple! I love it! Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteBut there's no resistance...
ReplyDeleteI used this bike mainly to keep my legs moving and exercising after post-surgery paralysis. I eventually added some leg weights to help with muscle building, but it is a very basic exercise routine - not really for the hard core biker.
DeleteThis is a great idea, well done!
ReplyDeleteAlthough as an ex-pat living in the Middle East, I've tried making my own so I can bike indoors rather than face the oppressive heat, but it never really worked for me.
Anyway, hope you're fully recovered now and enjoying the bike!
Tom
Curious if the pressure from the pegs and how they sit on the wood will do damage to the bike? I bought a spendy road bike this year and would hate to ruin it but would love to ride during the winter indoors.
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely no damage to my bike, but I only weigh 120 pounds and have a regular (not fancy) bike. I would check with a bike shop to see what they think about possible damage.
DeleteYAY! I'm having hip surgery soon and my form of PT will be the exercise bike. We have a regular bike and now we'll be able to use it as a stationary. YAY!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you install the pegs on the bike? The bolts on mine aren't long enough to accommodate the pegs.
ReplyDeleteYou'll need to remove the existing axel nuts so that the pegs slide all of the way up to the bike frame. Then, use the removed axel nuts to secure the peg in place.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing this information! Stationary bicycle stand can provide several benefits such as you can use it for exercising and for fast recovery to your injury. Moreover, there's no need for you to go outdoor just to do cycling.
ReplyDeleteCan you show a picture of how the pegs attach to the axle? Did you weld a nut inside the metal tube and screw it onto the axle? Your answer shown above does not explain how the nuts secure the peg.
ReplyDeleteThe pegs are designed to attach onto the existing bike axel by removing the axel nut, sliding the peg onto the axel, and securing in place with the original axel nut. My husband used a long socket with an extension to tighten the nut.
DeleteIt is really great idea. I planned to buy a stationary stand. Now I can do it myself. So nice. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have to say you did a great job. I decide to diy my own exercise bike stand and find out the differences between a diy model and a product purchased on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteGreat idea I used your Plans and built one for my wife. I installed a Rolling Pin behind the back wheel and that provides some resistance.
Thanks Ed
I live in England and we don't have a wall mart what type of wood did you use thanks
ReplyDeleteFor resistance you could use rollers as previously suggested or one of those v grooved casters inverted and bolted to the base. Wouldn't work with the present dimensions (the uprights would have to be a little higher) and would probably drive your cost in the realm of purchasing available ready made stands. But if you are like me or Kathy's husband and get the thrill out of creating something, give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteRegarding resistence: i was thinking a basic wooden dowel slid into predrilled holes in the uprights under the rear wheel might provide enough resistence?
DeleteHow noisy is this? And does it wear out your tires?
ReplyDeleteIt's not noisy at all. Your tires don't rub on anything. The pegs and stand just help lift your back tire off of the ground so you don't go anywhere while you are peddling.
DeleteDoes this help sweat and get a good exercise or is the lack of resistance just make it make it really easy to pedal ?thinking of making one
ReplyDeleteThis is a great option for exercising indoors. Of course, the faster you peddle, the more you will sweat. You'll need resistance to help build muscle if that's what you are looking for. You can wear ankle weights to help do that. Hope this helps!
DeleteNice article ...
ReplyDeleteHaving bought the "Stunt pegs" I thought there must be a way of lifting the back wheel clear of the ground and glanced across the garage where there was a small step ladder laying on it's side .
I drilled 2 holes through the bottom of each leg of the ladder and bolted the bike on through the holes in the pegs !!!
Nice and stable with the wheel clear of the ground ,resistance by a rim dynamo and if more needed just hold the rear wheel brake partially on.
Regards Kevin
how much did it cost to build this stand? It looks great.
ReplyDeletePretty nice post. I just stumbled upon the blog and wished to say that I’ve truly enjoyed browsing the blog posts. Marion T. Byrd
ReplyDeleteAre you back on your feet?
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of pegs did you use? We were told that most pegs are for BMX bikes. Where did you buy them?
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of pegs did you use? Where did you buy them? We are being told that most pegs are for BMX bikes. Please help.
ReplyDeleteWe bought our pegs at Walmart. They fit perfectly on my basic 10 speed bike. Here's the link to the exact kind we purchased. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Steel-Axle-Pegs/13012450?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000277697&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40334690192&wl4=pla-61841000393&wl5=9008490&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=13012450&wl13=&veh=sem
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Thanks for sharing such a useful post.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for people who do exerecise at home with stationary bike!
ReplyDeleteCan post the measurements to cut
ReplyDeleteThe link to the measurements is alsoat the end of the blog post if you want to check it out. http://tidybrownwren.blogspot.com/2013/01/plans-for-diy-exercise-bike-stand.html
DeleteAwesome. I have bike in the store room. It's been years since I last used that. I think I'll apply this to the bike :)
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