Originally Posted by
SethAZ
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.
While I agree that bike stands don't have to be hundreds of dollars, but what do you think is going to happen to the bike propped up on the ladder? You think the bike is going to get hurt feelings and not perform well?