work stands

[Denn|s]

Howdy,

My next buy is a work stand to allow me to service my bike a hell of alot easier!

as anything is better that my current ( ala nothing!!) i was thinking of

http://www.bikepro.com.au/ProductDetails/1941/MINOURA-WORK-STAND-RS-1200

Would this Choice of work stand be a bad move?

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[CP]

I would have concerns about the stability of that stand (the legs) and go for a tripod setup like this.

edit - removed velogear example as per post below, cheers!

 

[Matt C]

If i needed one all the time, it would be this.
http://www.gripsport.com.au/bike_main.php?part=bike_products&prodID=8

Do not buy this one ! Biggest waste of money ever. It falls if you don't have both wheels in to keep it balanced. Don't be cheap, you will regret it !
http://velogear.com.au/index.php?p=product&id=244&parent=59

 

[flyracing]

Me and a mate are making one each in metal work. But were probably just going to use one of those Quick Grips for the clamp. Can post pics when its done.

 

[camdredd]

cheap stand

hi,have you looked or spoke to anyone who has used a bikehand or proline or any of those cheap forked leged stands on ebay,online bike shops ect?thats what im thinking about.the park tool or pedro stands look awsome but are $$$$$.

 

[camdredd]

oh.

i think mat c has answerd that question.thx.

 

[Lube]

As mentioned earlier, the main thing with all tools, and stands is to not be cheap!
You will regret it. I forked out 400ish for a Topeak pro something or other model and it has been worth every cent over the past year. Has held up to my DH bike many times, to pumping through hundreds of bikes per week on multi week tours. Don't be afraid to splash out a little.

 

[CraigS]

I would have concerns about the stability of that stand (the legs) and go for a tripod setup like this.

I picked up one of these workstands off T7 last year, I use it on XC and DH bikes and it has been flawless. I picked mine up on sale for $79.99 so keep your eyes out for their sales.

 

[Neon]

i got mine for free!
i just hung two bits of rope (from a beam in the ceiling) to make to 'u' shapes.
then you just hang your seat in one and the handlebars in the other.
its works good

 

[Tomas]

Bontrager make a super trick one for $250. Really quality alloy construction, folds up, still quite light. Solid clamp.

 

[CP]

i got mine for free!
i just hung two bits of rope (from a beam in the ceiling) to make to 'u' shapes.
then you just hang your seat in one and the handlebars in the other.
its works good

Bet you can't tighten or untighten anything though! Sucks that decent stands cost a small fortune

 

[Denn|s]

given that design is not as stable ( as note by others) how would the low range topeak's go

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/p_1451_...ed_The_Ultimate_Portable_Full_Sized_Workstand

I just cant see the point in $350 on a work stand when i could spend the extra $200 on a new crank etc.