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Old 11-13-2006, 09:11 PM
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Suggestions for how to easily get up 8" step

Hi all thanks for looking. I recently moved into a rooftop apartment on top of an office building in Atlanta. There isn't anything but street parking so I drive the SH into the building, onto the elevator and down to a locked basement area. Problem is there is 1, 8" step to get up first. I can often get my roomate to come down and lift the bike with me...but if he isn't home I usually persuade a friendly local to help out (not convenient to me or anyone nearby). Any suggestions on a cheap ramp that I could buy or build to do this solo? I was thinking of getting a post approximately 6"x6" or 8"x8" (if available) and cutting it at a 45 degre angle.??? Don't really want to spend to much on this if possible. ($30 or less is ideal) Thanks for all your help.
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Old 11-13-2006, 09:17 PM
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8" I'd probably just pop it up using the gas.... but a small wedge should work great and make getting it up just a tad easier then popping the step with nothing
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Old 11-13-2006, 09:23 PM
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Check out harbor frieght, they might have some cheap ramps. Now that you're in Atlanta if you're looking to get together for rides with some good peeps check out www.blokessportbike.com lots of group rides and bike nights and some track days too.
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Old 11-13-2006, 09:51 PM
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Check out accessories for handicap wheelchairs access. They make very small aluminum ramps to get over door sills that would be perfect for your app.
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Old 11-14-2006, 08:10 AM
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something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-L...QQcmdZViewItem

buy a 2x12x24 or 36

and done
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Old 11-14-2006, 09:23 AM
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You could look at an autoparts store for some wheel "chocks".... used to hold the car from rolling when it's up on ramps.... they make little steel ones in a triangular shape... worth looking at, and can't be more than 20-25 bucks.
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Old 11-14-2006, 05:17 PM
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I ride mine into my basement for winter and theres a 8-10" drop I just lay a board down and ride in. just use a long enough board to lessen the angle. of course someone might walk away with your board ha ha!!
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Two words: bunny hop
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I've got it !!!!
Find or buy a 10" - 12" long by 4" diameter piece of round PVC pipe. The type used in plumbing applications. Placed on the ground by the curb will allow your wheels to easily ride over onto the curb and it's light weight enough to pick it up, and throw it into you back pack to avoid getting theived.
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