Ultimate Pro Repair Stand: $104 at REI
 

Until 10/06, you can use coupon code GEAR929 to receive 20% off any ONE item at REI-outlet.com Their Ultimate Pro Repair Stand is $129.95; using the coupon gets this nice product for $104.

See:

http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/47...SHP_CYCLING_SA

Thanks for the heads up

Have it shipped to a local store and you save the shipping charge as well.

Gracias
 

Gracias!

why is it in black color rather red color? what is the difference between pro and the higher priced elite pro workstand?

Someone said the black is an older model, 2004 or something.

The elite has a different clamp.

The Pro is a very nice stand for any home user.

I think it is a discontinued model as it is listed in Ultimate's website.

I dont see a big difference in between the discontinued Pro-compact model vs the BRS-80R model except the price difference and color.

http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl;...21&category=60

The 80R has the quick release ratcheting system that the Pro-elite clamp has.

The discontinued pro model does not. The model that REI has is just a simple turn knob to tighten clamp mechanism. Simliar to what the spin doctor g3 offers.

To operate the pro elite, you just push, and turn a couple of times to tighten. To release, just turn it counter clockwise to loosen it a little and push the quick release and it will pop right open. Real fast and easy operation.

thanks djtrackie, good info. I think I will lean over to the latest technology either the 80R or the pro elite.

It arrived.

Nice piece of equipment. Sturdier and better balanced than I initially imagined.

That REI deal was great. This thing makes maintenance so much easier. I no longer need to hunch down and fiddle with the bike while making sure I don't tip it off the kickstand. I don't miss the quick-release bracket. After all, I'm only working on my own bike, not dozens in a bike shop.

Picked up my new Ultimate stand yesterday, much sturdier than I expected, and a very well thought out design. Recommended!

I just wish I had spotted the additional 20% discount before I placed my order. O well :rolleyes: