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Old 11-29-07, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Thirstyman
Jose: Nice find!

I think I'd like to order one of these but can you (or anyone) tell me the downside to using this type of stand, if any. I understand 1 wheel must be removed and bike mounted etc.

Thanks
I've used something far less sophisticated in the past but this one has similar limitations. This one allows for some height adjustment...which is a plus...but you might still be working stooped over on a bottom bracket. Since most of the action in bicycle mechanicing goes on there, that might be an issue. You can work on the headset with this one...not something I could do...but you have to remove the rear wheel to fasten it in the stand. You'd have to hold the bike, maneuver the rear derailer into the quick release on the stand, clamp it and strap down the bottom bracket. All without knocking the whole shootin' match over. I think I've seen a similar act at the Cirque de Soleil And, if you are using it for more then one bike, you'd have to adjust the stand to fit each bike. Kinda complicated.
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