How to Build a Bike Desk to Use With a Stationary Trainer & Zwift, Rouvy, or Any Other Virtual Ride
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- It seems silly to have to say out loud, but I needed a bike desk. I've been using the virtual ride software Zwift with my indoor bike trainer and I needed a way to place my computer close enough to see and use without spending a lot of money. So I thought I would build one and show you all how I did it.
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Great way you explain and 'blunt honesty' at 4:20. You give us the results and leave out the bs, Thank You!
hi brother, i just built two of these, the only difference is I didnt cut out a bottle holder because my frame has one. also i put 2 inch casters on the bottom. I didn't use pocket holes I just drilled 2 &1/2 inch T25 construction screws at angles. I made two of these, one for me and one for my wife and I promise you I am so happy with how it came out. This saved us 300 bucks! in this day and age where money is so uncertain we couldnt afford to go on amazon and spend 150 each on a laptop stand. Luckily we have tons of 2x3 boards in the garage so it literally cost us nothing extra but some sweat.
You are an amazing person for this and I will be subscribing.
This was fantastic. My 14 yr old son and I built the “Z” desk over the weekend. We adjusted height and angles to fit my road bike. Our total cost for materials was just under $50. The small shelf is great for my TV remote. This was a fun and easy build. Thank you.
Finally made the Z desk. Had to go back to my high school maths to redo the design to fit my vertically challenged self, but I got there eventually. I did away with the water bottles holes since I figure my chilled water bottles are just going to leave water condensation over everything and it won't be pretty. So I plan to buy a cheap water bottle holder and just screw it to the left side. I didn't do the shelf either, but might go back and add it later. Not sure the storage will be much use for me. Have attached a towel hook to the right side, and used a couple of coats of polyurethane to protect it from my sweaty self. Plus I added a fourth cross brace on the bottom at the back. Doesn't get in the way of the front tyre of the bike at all.
Definitely wish I had a bigger shed/garage, and could justify the additional toys - a mitre saw and a decent size workbench would have made this much easier. But I still think made a decent job with a circular saw, and using a cheap plastic folding table. It's not perfect - a little asymmetrical TBH - but it does the job a thousand time better than the previous stack of plastic storage crates.
Finally built the z desk yesterday. It is a perfect addition to my home office in my basement. Need to install a fan underneath in the dead zone past the handle bars. the height is perfect for a laptop. thought about a keyboard tray but no need. Great design.
That's excellent! Thank you so much!
I just built the Z desk. I really appreciate the FREE and easy to follow plans! Thank you!
Very welcome!
Mixing sketchup and cycling. I am sold! my good man. Thanks for this video.
Whenever I need some diy bike project, you are all over it!
Right on!
Thank you. I just built the Z desk. I added a fourth cross brace at the bottom. Great design.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching
Thanks Cody, excellent instructional video!
Built the the Z model. Had to do some adjustments as I wanted the overall height to be 48". Great desk, thanks for the idea!
Glad I could help!
You're a boss Cody! Nice job buddy
Thanks man! Hope you are well.
That is an awesome desk. I am working from home and was just looking into a way to create a cycling desk.
I am going to build the Z desk. I don't have a miter saw but my neighbour has one to do the angled cuts on.
I am picturing making a retractable keyboard tray where you have your shelf.
Love the kreg jig!!
Oh, a retractable keyboard shelf is a great idea!
I just built the" I" desk and like the other guy said I had to cut off 6" off the legs. I was craning my next trying to watch my tv. Thanks for the plans.
Nevermind, you just answered my question! Thanks Cody keep it up
Ha. Nice.
Nice video! I plan to do the same thing.
I live in phoenix AZ, summers are too hot & dry for me to ride outside. I also like being productive on my computer, so this solution might just work.
Very cool. The plans are very well done
I like it when MTB Alton Brown gets crafty.
very cool and it looks like it's just wide enough to mount a box fan into that void above the front wheel.
OH, I love that idea!
@@LunchRide finally made mine but spun it 180 degrees. The main support of the z aims away from the bike. The upper y supports aimed at the rider have a 6" deep 28" wide keyboard and mouse desk. I used a PC with a 32" monitor mounted angled up in front of the front wheel with a led monitor wall mount on a 2*6 between the main vertical support. When on the bike the bottom of the monitor is just visible over the keyboard. Saves on the neck.
Really enjoy these build videos! Looks awesome!
Thanks, James. That coffee you gave me is fantastic, I have to say.
Thanks for this video. Very helpful. I made the C desk and it’s awesome.
That's awesome. How is it working out?
BOOM! Thanks so much for the great design!
great work, thank you for sharing.
Great video, great plans. Wow, thank you!
Glad you like them!
great idea-- I shared this with all my roadie and tri friends
That’s a great idea! Thank you!
You have really great ideas I am really impressed!
P.S. on your next video you should do a bike check and show us all your bikes!
Thanks a lot Aiden! I just might do a bike check... no one's ever asked for that.
Dude, how am I just finding this. What a dope channel! Also, totally going to build one of these today. Do you take donations for any of your plans? Wouldn't mind throwing you some beer money cause this is worth it! Thanks bud!
Beautiful work! Between you and This Old House I'll be a pro in no time! Do you watch OldShovel? I cant believe it took YT so long to recommend one of his videos. Interesting you went with the drywall screws lol, best wishes!
I will have to check out OldShovel! Hope you are well.
Oldshovel is good.
great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video and the plans on your website! Just one question - will the Z stand fit an MTB's handlebars?
Thanks!
No, thank you!
Hey great video. 1 year in how do you feel about the height? I'm thinking about making one and making it a little shorter.
omg im going to use this when i do virtual school
Since there isn't much weight on this, is there any reason (aside from adjusting some of the support piece cut lengths) that I couldn't use 2x3cs instead to save on weight/cost?
Also, wouldn't it increase stability to turn the bottom piece such that the wider part of the board is in contact with the ground?
Awesome man. Will this be as heavy as the kicker and lander? 😁
Find the wettest treated lumber you can, put it all together with 1/2 bolts and 1 1/4 floor decking and I bet we could get it there. #crossfit
First, thank you for these plans! But, I just put mine together and realized you must be like a foot taller than me.
What program are you using for design? Sketch up?
You'll see...
Wait? wut, you Zwift too!
Yeah, I really like it, but mostly because my avatar has hair.
Man just buy a $120 projector mirror image thru mobile phone.. youll end up like cycling in real world
Thanks!
Welcome!