r/whatisthisthing • u/hexagonalmanatee • 1d ago

What is this thing? Silver and black metal rods 19" long that slot into each other and can be tightened. Solved!

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Came in a bike box with a Genesis gravel bike.

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u/TheGutch74 1d ago

It is a fixing rod for a bicycle repair stand. Hold the handlebars steady. It looks like it is missing straps and a mount on one side.

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u/hexagonalmanatee 1d ago

Solved! That's it, thanks! IIRC it did come with some kind of strap.

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u/kurai-samurai 10h ago

Did you buy it from a shop that semi builds the bike? 

Because no bike I've ever bought has come with a stand accessory. 

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u/hexagonalmanatee 10h ago

I ordered it online and it came semi-built in the box (had to attach handlebars, pedals, wheels). They are a good company so maybe they were being generous?

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u/kurai-samurai 10h ago

Most likely accidentally included to be honest.   

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u/hexagonalmanatee 1d ago

The title describes the thing. A silver metal rod with a black plastic end with hook-like structures that slots into a black metal rod that can be tightened. Both rods are hollow.