Tippo said:Instead of using wood under the rear tire I slide the blade of a shovel (short handle grain scoop that I use for moving snow). I can make adjustments to the height of the wheel by putting my leg on the handle of the shovel. I have both hands free to deal with the final drive.
Jeff,
Colorado
At home I use a scrap of 2x4 (or whatever) under the tire and it extends beyond the back of the bike. Slide another piece of wood (or anything) under the rear of that first one and slide it toward the bike, levering up till it supports the weight of the tire. On the road, I slide my boot under the back of the tire.