Originally Posted by
pickettt
People spend all kinds of money on upgrading this or that on their bikes. Seldom is it necessary, or beneficial. A proper bike stand, however, will prove to be one of the best bike purchases you'll make (besides the bike itself.)
This. A functional bike work stand doesn't cost that much. I bought one a few years ago and it's been worth its weight in gold.
More specifically, what if you want to work on your pedals, BB, crank, FD, or whatever? That ladder hack isn't going to help. In fact, tons of places on that bike aren't going to be very accessible.
Besides, some people spend a fortune on their bike. I just spent $6k on my once-in-a-lifetime, dream bike. There's no way I'd prop it up on a step ladder and broomstick to work on it. This is penny wise and pound foolish.