Hi!

I'm looking for a repair stand. I'm torn between these two models:

- ParkTool PCS-10: https://www.parktool.com/product/home...r-stand-pcs-10

- Tacx Cyclestand T3000: https://www.tacx.com/en/producten/fie...pider+prof.dot

Anyone have experience with any of them? Or others who want to recommend?

Thanks!

https://www.jensonusa.com/Workstands/...R-Repair-Stand

I have this one, and it's been sweet for me. The ONLY thing I have to say about it that's less than 100% positive is, you really need some 'extra torque' on the top clamp to keep a heavier bike from rotating when it's up in the stand. I use a strap-type oil filter wrench, works great. (The 'top clamp' I'm referring to is the one that holds the upper arm to the vertical post, not what holds the bike itself, THAT has a spinner handle, and works great.)

I do not have hands on experience with either one but I would buy the Park. If you have issue I think you will have a better time getting service/parts from park. it could be a tad taller but I really like my Bontrager, I only bought it because it was on sale, but grew to love it.

I have the Park stand and love it. Its very stable and it just works.

the trek demo trucks have the pro version of this. i talked to them about it and they seem to like it. they really liked saddle hook for quick jobs. they may be biased but it looked pretty good in person. i have this https://www.jensonusa.com/Workstands/...Mechanic-Stand

I have the Park PCS-10 and it's a great stand. Well made and very stable with any type bike. While I leave mine set-up, it does fold up nicely for storage. I highly recommend it.

As a general rule you can't go wrong with a Park workstand. The model you buy will depend on your budget and how demanding and frequent your repair jobs are.

Another vote for the Park. Mine started sticking so it wouldn't rotate correctly and they sent me a completely new clamp without me even asking. Great service.

Another very satisfied Park PCS-10 owner. Great stand, easy to use, very stable and folds up fairly small.

I have the Park stand and it is awesome. The versatility of it, height wise and angle wise is great. The quick release clamps are also a plus for me. It comes in handy when you want to adjust the angle you are holding the bike at. Plus it's an American company of quality tools and good, fast service.

Thanks for the help.
But, I wonder if the arm that holds the handlebar in Tacx's stand isn't important? I think it gives more stability to the bike, right? Never worked with a repair stand....

I think adjustability for height, ability to rotate the bike and being able to clamp to various areas on the bike (top tube, seat tube, seat post, etc.) makes the Park more versatile. Park makes a handlebar holder to keep the front end straight but rotating the bike so the front end is lower works fine.

I have the exact Park stand you reference and it's been wonderful.

I've had a Park PCS-10 for about three years - highly recommend it. We've have std diamond frames, Mixte, and five folders over that period if time, and it handles all with equal ease. I even put my BIG Electra Cruiser 1 on it to install it's enormous Wald-157 basket - not a problem (have picture of it being done, but couldn't locate it at the moment). The stand normally sits folded in the corner next to my bike work bench and tool board. (FYI: My Cruiser weighs 44lbs!)

I use the Park handle bar holder on the Electra, both when it's on the stand and to store it. Nice accessory.
https://www.parktool.com/product/handlebar-holder-hbh-2

Lou

You can buy a separate thing to hold the handlebar straight..
not even sure Tacx, is Imported from NL/EU to the US,
if you are on this side of the Water.

Anyone have experience with any of them? Or others who want to recommend?

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Check this out. Just bought one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=q4qvbYoQHRE

One thing I don't think anyone has mentioned, the Park clamp closes (and opens) in one motion if its set for the right tube size, and the handle gives you some leverage if you need to tighten it's grip. The other one you are considering has to be screwed open and closed each time - a bit of a pain since you have to hold the bike up there while doing it. Very hard with my 44lb, very ungainly, front-heavy cruiser.

Would make same comment on the Performance stand.

One pic shows bike before I purchased the handle bar holder, the other after. FYI: Balance point on this bike is right where handle bar holder crosses the top tube...and if surroundings look a bit familiar to Poster,CACycling, might be because pics were taken in Ventura Keys neighborhood before we sold our place last Summer and moved back to the NW.

Lou

Thanks again for your help.
I guess I’ll buy the Park Tool. I think I made my choice. However, I'm still thinking about a different model:
Pedro’s Folding Repair Stand: https://www.pedros.com/repairstand.htm
Does anyone have experience with it?
Thanks

Have you looked at the Sette ST-7 DLX Foldable workstand. It sells for $99.98, I have use this for a while and it works well, and since its foldable and light weight it works good at the races or groups rides as well.

https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/142...-Workstand.htm

I have the Park PRS-20 and have been extremely pleased with it. It was a gift and my family got that one for me because I have a Softride and they thought I needed a stand that worked w/o clamping any tubes. But I can't put my commuter up on it because the front fender hits the beam. So I wish they would have gotten me the PCS-10 instead since the Softride's beam can basically be clamped like a top tube (that's how all the bike shops do it when I take it in).

I have the Pedro’s Folding Repair Stand. Sometimes I find it an irritating to set up. It is also expensive.

FWIW I excluded the park stand from my search because the max height is less than 5ft. That means you still get to work on your bike hunched over when adjusting the drive train. Competing stands allow more than an extra foot of height.

I ended up with the Ultimate, which is now Feedback Sports

^No?

Works for me

I have that same stand,for 6 or so years now. What he said it 100% accurate (though I've yet to need to resort to a filter wrench),but for the money,it's hard to beat. I'm happy with mine. Only think I'm not 100% with is you have to hold the bicycle up with one hand and spin the clamp with the other-not a big issue (else I wouldn't have been using mine for so many years*),but worth noting.

*IDK if they changed their name or what-not,but mine's "brand name" is Ultimate...same exact stand though