I bought three x Topeak Flashstand bike stands earlier this year. I put my new bikes up on them in a shed for a few months.



I now find that the el-cheapo dip-on rubber material used on the stands have marred the bike finish. See photo



I sent an email to the Australian agent for Topeak, who immediately tried to worm his way out of responsibility by (a) telling me that the stand was not designed for extended use (although nothing to this effect said in the product manual) and (b) telling me to contact the US-based eBay seller for satisfaction (who sent me back to Topeak for warranty issues).

I want to warn people that

1) Topeak do not seem to care about product quality or warranty

2) Their products may damage bikes.

So, once again it's a case of caveat emptor.