NSW FOUND - Decent Repair Stand

[BT180]

Item - It's about time I made my life easier. Anyone selling a decent bike repair stand?
Location - Sydney, but will pay postage if not too much $$
Price - Up to $200 for the right one

 

[moorey]

I grabbed one of these a while ago. Works well. Was on sale for about $130 at the time though.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...home-mechanic-workstand-inc-mat/rp-prod133219

 

[BT180]

The cheaper version too 'cheap'? https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...-x-tools-folding-bike-workstand/rp-prod175045

 

[moorey]

The cheaper version too 'cheap'? https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...-x-tools-folding-bike-workstand/rp-prod175045

Haven’t tried it so I can’t vouch for it. Prefer the leg style of the one I posted. Had a cheap 4 leg one in the past. Didn’t rate.

 

[BT180]

That leg style takes up less room too, by the looks. Thanks for the heads-up

 

[Isaakk]

Have one of the cheap 4 leg ones, works but is flimsy & can struggle to hold heavier bike in place. Also awkward to fold up/store. Probably worth laying down a bit more cash.

 

[moorey]

That leg style takes up less room too, by the looks. Thanks for the heads-up

Might be bonza. I’m sure there’s pro’s and cons.

 

[BT180]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Definitely things to consider, which I hadn't thought of

 

[hifiandmtb]

https://www.bikebug.com/feedback-sports-sport-mechanic-work-stand-p-58263.html

That would be more likely to be a stand you'd own forever & have less to whinge about.

All the cheaper stands I've owned have variously sucked in one way or another. Now I've got a bench mounted ParkTool stand I'm happy.

 

[BT180]

Thanks hifi. Been eyeing off those bench mounted stands, but they're still right up there in price. Could possibly make one work on my bench, but with limited space, probs not the best idea.

 

[Elbo]

I was in the same position as you @BT180, looking for a new stand and with about $200 to spend. I saved a bit more and just ordered the Feedback Sports Ultralight Stand. Folds down really small and good reviews all round. A good stand will be with you for a decade or longer, so worth springing for in my book.

 

[BT180]

Yep, I reckon that's good advice. Can see some of those cheaper ones being quite nasty. Will try and stretch the budget for a better one, but yeah they don't really come up 2nd hand because, as you say, they last forever and people hold onto them.

 

[Elbo]

Yep, I reckon that's good advice. Can see some of those cheaper ones being quite nasty. Will try and stretch the budget for a better one, but yeah they don't really come up 2nd hand because, as you say, they last forever and people hold onto them.

I think that's it; never seen a Park or Feedback stand for sale 2nd hand.

 

[moorey]

I think that's it; never seen a Park or Feedback stand for sale 2nd hand.

I have, on FB....for as much or more than a new one.

 

[BT180]

There was one here a while back!
https://www.rotorburn.com/forums/index.php?threads/park-tool-pcs-10-workshop-stand.313262/

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I think that's it; never seen a Park or Feedback stand for sale 2nd hand.

They are rare, I picked up a Feedback one as part of a deceased estate.

 

[BT180]

So the Feedback stands are OK? This is one of their cheaper ones. https://www.wiggle.com.au/feedback-...00q1s2lFi-nfTH2kjZaFvT4HUDtoB8ixoCKqoQAvD_BwE

 

[hifiandmtb]

I'd get that one, just have to wait for it to get here.

 

[ForkinGreat]

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www.bikebug.com

 

[hifiandmtb]

Round & round we go - already shared that link with @BT180