wheelbender
Noun
A simple bicycle stand consisting of two metal bars that hold the wheel, but that provides no support or security for the frame.
Usage- Derogatory
- Examples
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Cyclists prefer to avoid "wheelbender" parking.
The wheel-bender rack is designed for the bicyclist to stick the front wheel of the bike into the slot.
More examples (1)
You need to be able to secure the frame and a wheel, not just the wheel. (Old-style “wheelbender” racks damage bikes and invite theft.)
Word forms
wheelbenderswheel benderwheel-bender