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I purchased a new stand for a vintage Whizzer a few months ago. I am now at the point where I want to pedal the bike on the stand to start the engine. It appears the tabs on the stand that contact the frame are bending. The wheel is about 1/2 inch from the floor when the bike is on the stand, and the right side tab spreads outward and slips off the frame and I have to hold the bike to keep it from falling over. I weigh 168, so that shouldn't be a problem. I had a pacemaker back in the late 50s, but it didn't have a rear stand. I remember a friend back then could start his Whizzer on the stand. The bike is an old Columbia. Am I doing something wrong?