Tubeless bicycle repair apparatus

摘要

The invention relates to bicycle work stands for making repairs and changing and mounting tubeless tires. There is provided a one-sided wheel work stand with a pivotal upper wheel bracket which allows the user to work unobstructed on the wheel and then acts as a device to lay the wheel flat for better sealing. In related embodiments, the work stand is configured to assist a user in adapting 32 mm 15 QR axle hubs and in truing a bicycle wheel while attached to the work stand.

主权项

1. A cycle work stand for wheel repair comprising:
a support post member having an upper end and a lower end; a wheel support bracket having a securing end and a wheel support end, the securing end configured to be operatively coupled to the upper end of said support post member such that the wheel support bracket is in a vertical position, said wheel support bracket further adapted to be supported by the upper end of said support post member in a substantially horizontal position; a base member configured to engage said support post member at the lower end in an upright position; and a removable spacer member adapted to be spaced from the wheel support bracket and located on a wheel to be repaired, said spacer member assisting to secure the wheel on the wheel support bracket.