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Old 08-08-06, 08:18 PM
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Good cheap work stand?

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.
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I bought this one recently:

https://www.nashbar.com/profile_morei...ku=6652&brand=

I would prefer a clamp-style one, but for $40 it works pretty well.
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The one you pictured is about $175. How "cheap" are you looking for?
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I'm looking for ~$100

Maybe if I can get away with something $75 that would be good.
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Originally Posted by barba
I bought this one recently:

https://www.nashbar.com/profile_morei...ku=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
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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.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Park-PCS-9-Bicyl...QQcmdZViewItem

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.
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Originally Posted by barba
I bought this one recently:

https://www.nashbar.com/profile_morei...ku=6652&brand=

I would prefer a clamp-style one, but for $40 it works pretty well.
...this looks great, it folds like an ironing board. Sold.
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...this looks great, 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).
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Originally Posted by Peek the Geek
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.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Park-PCS-9-Bicyl...QQcmdZViewItem

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.
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