Softrider Hand Brake

[super slim]

I was tired of the softrider (no kick stand as too heavy) moving when put up against a wall and falling over, unless the ground was perfectly level, or I could tuck the pedal into something.

I tried a double sided velcro strap from my Scorpion FX but, it got in the way of the shifters.

I then tried an old set up plastic wedge from a Shimano XT front derailer, drilled a hole in it and tied it to the brake cable.

When I need it , I apply the brake and insert the small part of the wedge into the brake handle and instant hand brake!

You guys with that funny Camp stuff will need to visit your LBS!

Regards

Super Slim

 

[JonB]

Super Slim wrote: I was tired of the softrider (no kick stand as too heavy) moving when put up against a wall and falling over, unless the ground was perfectly level, or I could tuck the pedal into something.

I have a double legged kickstand on my freerider. I bought one which is pretty light, just 450 grams.
http://www.hebie.de/Zweibeinstaender-690T.hebie690t.0.html

 

[Gromit]

JonB wrote: I have a double legged kickstand on my freerider. I bought one which is pretty light, just 450 grams.
http://www.hebie.de/Zweibeinstaender-690T.hebie690t.0.html

For those of us that do not read German.
Here is a hyperlink to the kickstand on the English language part of the web site.
It is a nice stand Jon. I might buy one for my folding bike.

 

[Peder Torgersen]

Super Slim wrote: I was tired of the softrider (no kick stand as too heavy) moving when put up against a wall and falling over, unless the ground was perfectly level, or I could tuck the pedal into something.

I tried a double sided velcro strap from my Scorpion FX but, it got in the way of the shifters.

I then tried an old set up plastic wedge from a Shimano XT front derailer, drilled a hole in it and tied it to the brake cable.[attachment]Handbrake _1.jpg[/IMG]

When I need it , I apply the brake and insert the small part of the wedge into the brake handle and instant hand brake![attachment]Hand brake with plug in location.jpg[/IMG]

You guys with that funny Camp stuff will need to visit your LBS!

Regards
Super Slim

On a Scorpion FX the brake levers on the newer models are easy to lock for parking.
Artifice also has that option. To lock the brakes on a Sofrider you can change the brake lever to one that locks for parking?
I have a Sofrider my self I use the standard kickstand without locking the brakes. At home it’s in the garage at work I have to park outside but they have stands to park in.

Peder

 

[Lief]

Any reason a simple rubber band on the handlebar wouldn't work?

Alan over at EcoVelo even has a beautiful picture of one.
http://www.ecovelo.info/2008/07/21/parking-brake/

I use one every time I ride the commuter train with my Thunderbolt - works great.

 

[JonB]

Gromit wrote:

JonB wrote: I have a double legged kickstand on my freerider. I bought one which is pretty light, just 450 grams.
http://www.hebie.de/Zweibeinstaender-690T.hebie690t.0.html

For those of us that do not read German.
Here is a hyperlink to the kickstand on the English language part of the web site.
It is a nice stand Jon. I might buy one for my folding bike.

Once i got my wide schwalbe on both wheels and removed the stock tires, then it turned out to be a little too short.