[TR] somewhat off topic - bicycles and garages and triumphs

[Michael Marr]

I am a sailor and. therefore, like to complicate such matters :).  I use a 
system of blocks (pulleys to the landlubber) to lift the bicycles up to the 
ceiling.  Remember to use the largest practical diameter wheel in the blocks 
that you select, because frictional forces will then be reduced.  Ideally, 
the tackle you design will be chock-a-block (ie the lower block will be 
tight against the upper block) before the handlebars hit the ceiling.  Yes, 
this is indeed the derivation of the term chock-a-block, meaning packed in 
tightly.  And, further off topic, my Dad, who was a product of the Royal 
Navy, used to complain about being "chocker" when he was fed-up - same 
derivation.  I love the English language!

Capt. Mike (Master, Gt Lakes & Inland Waters, 100 Gross Tons)

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From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 8:45 PM
To: "'Dave'" <dave at ranteer.com>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] somewhat off topic - bicycles and garages and triumphs

>> I'm thinking about mounting the bicycles on either the wall
>> or the ceiling
>
> Mine are stored with those vinyl-coated hooks from Home Depot, screwed 
> into
> the overhead joists over in a corner.
>
> Only problem is the Stag on jackstands in front of them, which kind of
> blocks the access.
>
> -- Randall
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