Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Decent repair stand?

I'd like to buy a repair stand for the occasional times I need to clean or work on one of the family's bikes. Are there any inexpensive/great value stands out there that are recommended?

thanks

I have a Park Tool PCS-9, which is "decent". However I am unhappy with it because it could be better.

http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Mechanic-Repair-Stand/dp/B004HKN498 ~$100

I wish I had gone with the PCS-10:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ROHJ12/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004HKN498&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1K3D30TB5B9CN1D1T9GT ~$130

My inner cheapskate said "save the $30", but the PCS10 is more adjustable and isn't a frigging pain in the arse to adjust the vertical height. In the long run, you should ask yourself "how many bike stands will I ever purchase in my life?". I bet the answer is "1". These things last forever, so like I said before, I really wish I had tossed in the extra $30 and gotten a better one. Do yourself a favor and buy a good one, you won't regret it.

I was just talking about this with another forum member yesterday. Performance sells a house brand one thats a great deal and is currently going for $150. My friend in virginia has one and has broken down and rebuilt at least 3 bikes on that thing with no problems. It has 3 wide legs, is stable and the clamping system is alot easier to use than the one on my Park race stand.

I have an older generation Minoura (I'm thinking the 'Minoura Tancho Folding Repair Stand' might be the current equivalent?) that I like quite a bit.

I do wish I was using it more for actual bike work rather that just as bike storage - but it is very nice to have it when I need it.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I don't expect to use this much, but working on my new Fuji and my daughter's bike tonight without a stand was a PITA. I like how some of the stands can rotate the bike 360- degrees.

I'm cheap...so if there is a known "great value" ebay type stand out there I'd love to see it! I did find 2 used Parks near me. A PCS1 and a PCS9, but their both asking nearly new retail for them.

Northern Tool bike repair stand is $39.99 right now on sale. I paid ten dollars more, but it works fine for cleaning and lubing our 3 bikes.

I like the repair stands made by Feedback Sports. I think their Sport Mechanic (http://www.rei.com/product/752335/feedback-sports-sport-mechanic-repair-stand) stand is a better value than the similarly-priced stands from Park. I bought mine from REI with one of their 20% off coupons, so it was an even better value.

I went for one of these on eBay - waste of money. The cup that holds the bike frame is hard plastic so the frame does not sit properly. Then there is a large "clamp" thats supposed to hold the bike in place - it does not. I certainly would not try a BB replace while the bike is in the stand, way too unstable....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pro-Mechanic-Bicycle-Bike-Wheel-Hub-Repair-Stand-/250876135858?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a696209b2

I built my own using the direction from HERE (http://afajarito.blogspot.com/2010/01/diy-portable-bike-repair-stand.html). That said, I will go with one from feedback Sports when funds allow. Biketiresdirect.com has them for less then retail, plus offers 15 percent off codes, along with free shipping.

I like my Park PCS-10. Between it being a sale item and having some Performance reward points, I think I paid $100.00 for mine.

I purchased a Feedback Sports Pro Ultralight Bicycle Repair Stand from Huck N Roll for $179.99 (http://www.hucknroll.com/feedback-sports-pro-ultralight-bicycle-repair-stand); I used a coupon and reduced the price by $30. I use this stand on a daily basis - not only to work/clean my bicycle but also as a bicycle stand, to keep it off the floor and away from harm in the garage. The stand is very stable (compared to comparably priced Park stands) since it uses a tripod mount. The quick-release mechanism is fairly easy to use - just turn the knob a 1/2 turn and pull the assembly jaws apart. I'm extremely happy with my purchase and ordered the Feedback Sports truing arm and work tray to complete my stand.

Park PCS-10 here as well. $135 with S+H from Bike Island. Being cheap, I looked and read all I could find. Finally decided to buy the Park and be done with it. I'm very glad I did.

Repair stand? Heck, I do all my work while the trainer holds up the bike.:D

I was just talking about this with another forum member yesterday. Performance sells a house brand one thats a great deal and is currently going for $150. My friend in virginia has one and has broken down and rebuilt at least 3 bikes on that thing with no problems. It has 3 wide legs, is stable and the clamping system is alot easier to use than the one on my Park race stand.

That would be the Spin Doctor Pro G3 stand (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1030266_-1_1582500_20000_400152).
I ordered it last month for a SMOKING deal $135 with free shipping. As someone who's had to flip bikes upside down since he was a kid, I've been using it every chance I get. It's an absolute joy, I highly recommend this stand. Even at $150+ it's still a great deal.

I've the Ultimate Pro Elite which is I believe now marketed by feedback sports, I'm very happy with it.

It cost about $200 but I have had it for ten years and it is as good as new. Folds up nice and tight, allows you to rotate the bike in any direction, and has a great clamp design. I recommend it highly.

When I have to work on my bike I put a plastic bag over the seat and flip the bike upside down.

Harbor freight has a bike stand for $50 (http://www.harborfreight.com/bicycle-repair-stand-with-tool-tray-98579.html)