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Tweek
08-08-06, 08:18 PM
I'm looking for a decently priced work stand for a mountain bike, one with a stable platform so I can also trust it to store the bike unattended and not tip over.



I'm kinda looking for one like this but something tells me that cost a lot of money.
http://www.0x3g3n.com/tweek/mo.jpg

barba
08-08-06, 08:22 PM
I bought this one recently:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=99&subcategory=1227&sku=6652&brand=

I would prefer a clamp-style one, but for $40 it works pretty well.
oilman_15106
08-08-06, 08:54 PM
The one you pictured is about $175. How "cheap" are you looking for?

Tweek
08-08-06, 09:11 PM
I'm looking for ~$100

Maybe if I can get away with something $75 that would be good.
garysol1
08-08-06, 09:14 PM
I bought this one recently:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=99&subcategory=1227&sku=6652&brand=

I would prefer a clamp-style one, but for $40 it works pretty well.

Ordered mine Friday. Great deal on a good stand
Peek the Geek
08-08-06, 09:21 PM
Easy. Park PCS-9 on eBay, brand new, for $49 plus $30 shipping. The seller is very reputable, and the stand is more than adequate. Plus, it's a Park.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Park-PCS-9-Bicyle-Home-Repair-Stand-New-06_W0QQitemZ230014856963QQihZ013QQcategoryZ27953QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been using the PCS-9 for a few years and have been very happy with it. It's stable, yet doesn't take up as much floor space as the three leg tripod-type stands. I use the stand almost daily and don't know why I would need anything fancier for home wrenching.
slim_77
08-09-06, 10:09 AM
I bought this one recently:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=99&subcategory=1227&sku=6652&brand=

I would prefer a clamp-style one, but for $40 it works pretty well.

...this looks great,:love: it folds like an ironing board. Sold.
barba
08-09-06, 11:01 AM
...this looks great,:love: it folds like an ironing board. Sold.

I just set it up and started using it. I am very impressed thus far. It holds the bike very well, and I am not nervous about crushing or damaging any frame parts. The only downside I could see is doing headset work (or other things that involve taking off the fork).
Tweek
08-09-06, 11:08 AM
Easy. Park PCS-9 on eBay, brand new, for $49 plus $30 shipping. The seller is very reputable, and the stand is more than adequate. Plus, it's a Park.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Park-PCS-9-Bicyle-Home-Repair-Stand-New-06_W0QQitemZ230014856963QQihZ013QQcategoryZ27953QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been using the PCS-9 for a few years and have been very happy with it. It's stable, yet doesn't take up as much floor space as the three leg tripod-type stands. I use the stand almost daily and don't know why I would need anything fancier for home wrenching.


Looks good, thanks for the link.