Securing Boom Arm to Frame so Twist and Fall Doesn't Happen !

[cpml123]

Very simple solution.
max 10 euro

Got it! Drilling a hole into the bolt was the key. Really ingenious!

 

[Nino]

Some more tips:

The assembly sequence is to screw the bolt into the frame first, then the bolt into the front fork. Make sure that the spring is slightly tensioned when the wheel is straight. You will probably have to bend the ends of the spring slightly to get it through the hole in the bolt. The rubber caps are not only beautiful for finishing but also make it completely silent.
The angle of the spring and bolt on the frame side is at about a 45 degree angle. Keep this in mind when drilling through the rubber cap. It seems difficult to drill a hole through a bolt, but it was actually very easy. First make sure you make a starting point with a center punch, otherwise your drill will keep slipping away.
Good luck with the project!

Oh, don't forget the washers

René

 

[Nino]

I bought the spring here:

Hebie begrenzer veer 65mm los

Hebie begrenzer veer 65mm los

www.fietsonline.com

René

 

[cpml123]

Some more tips:

The assembly sequence is to screw the bolt into the frame first, then the bolt into the front fork. Make sure that the spring is slightly tensioned when the wheel is straight. You will probably have to bend the ends of the spring slightly to get it through the hole in the bolt. The rubber caps are not only beautiful for finishing but also make it completely silent.
The angle of the spring and bolt on the frame side is at about a 45 degree angle. Keep this in mind when drilling through the rubber cap. It seems difficult to drill a hole through a bolt, but it was actually very easy. First make sure you make a starting point with a center punch, otherwise your drill will keep slipping away.
Good luck with the project!

Oh, don't forget the washers

René

Your solution is very elegant and looks OEM. Mine is similar in concept, but I had to rig it for the spring to attach to the end points. A little messy looking.

 

[Ninosmits]

OK. At least much better than the steerstopper that requires you to drill a hole in your expensive frame to mount the catcher. At least that's not an option for me.

 

[Ninosmits]

Some new pictures

 

[Matt101]

Ninosmits looks like a great solution. What thickness is the wire in the spring please? When I look there are many choices from 0.3mm-3mm . Thanks​

 

[Ninosmits]

Hi Matt,

The wire thickness of the spring is 1mm

René

 

[Matt101]

Hi Matt,

The wire thickness of the spring is 1mm

René

Brilliant. Thank you !

 

[Tuloose]

Why not just flip the front wheel all the way around to the left so it is almost pointing back and lean the bike against whatever upright support is available?
This is what I do on my Vendetta and Silvio. My T50 has a Cruzbike kickstand.

 

[Ninosmits]

that is of course a possibility, but not always convenient. I especially find the unexpected flop annoying

 

[David Lalejini]

When I am out riding and stop somewhere I look for a wall or something wide enough that I can lean the front end against. I usually don’t have an issue but have to be very careful. Whatever I lean against needs to be wide enough for a pedal and handle bar to both make contact on. The strap looks like a good solution in that situation to make the bike at rest more stable. At home I use the stand in the photo, it works surprisingly well with just the front wheel.

 

[Ninosmits]

Yes, that is also a possibility, but with (a neat) anti-flop solution, a small tree is enough.
By the way what a beautiful bike you’ve got!