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I'd keep things really simple from a block perspective. RONSTAN Series 50 has the right working load; two of the 51101 blocks ($~29/each) rigged as a gun tackle (2:1) should do the trick without requiring huge amounts of line.chuma said:Very true. You could get a set of Ronstan (or similar) triple blocks from a marine catalogue. Some line, say 80 feet or so maybe, and one person could lift that bike right of the ground. Cost about $250.00 or less. I don't know what the winch costs, but the block and tackle needs basically no maintenance and will always work.
I guess I should have read further before posting. Except people are suggesting 2 to 1 ratios. I think you would want at least a 4 to 1. Better yet a 6 to 1. But good quality blocks aren't cheap.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=24758&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50045&subdeptNum=50057&classNum=50062
Chris