gk711

https://www.ebay.com/itm/380648121852...84.m1438.l2649

1st off...I know it's not a Park. I'd love to have one of those.

For the price and that I am not going to be using this on a daily basis...think it'll do the job?

Do any of you own one of these or have any first hand knowledge of this stand?

OR...suggest something else priced about the same.

Thanks!

Glen

cny-bikeman

Don't have any feedback myself but a Google search - Pro Bike Adjustable 41" To 75" Repair Stand review turns up several reviews, especially on Amazon. I did note that a couple mentioned the fact that it does not fold up. There is apparently a variant that does fold, and appears to have been out longer, but the feedback on it is mixed. https://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Prod.../dp/B0065PHDZE

FBinNY 

It's a stand. it holds a bike off the floor. Other than that there's no much to say about this or any other. More dough might buy more durability, and the folding leg feature. But for light use, this should be fine if you have a place to keep it.

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fietsbob

I have a different one as well, not seen any of those.. Trek-Bontrager ones are sold in the LBS.

20_700c

I have not used or seen that stand before. But here are a couple thoughts for what they're worth.
The Amazon equivalent is here - not the Amazon link given above.

Looking at the pictures, the big concern that I would have is the lack of a "back" leg.... a leg opposite the two "splayed" legs. Instead, there are two "wings" which would provide lateral stability but less tip-over stability ->away from the splayed legs direction. As the vertical pole DOES go vertical/perpendicular to the floor, there seems to be no counter-balance. Look closely at the 4-way junction for the legs and you should see what I mean. My concern could be ameliorated by putting two heavy weights on the two splayed legs - think 10 lb. sand bags. I don't have any similar concern with my stand which has a triangular leg design.

Other than that, there appear to be some nice features.

Unless you knew the dimensions of the tubing used, you can't accurately compare it against a Park Tools PCS-9 or other repair stand. Tubing thickness, material and diameter all combine to help define strength, a major concern. They claim it'll hold 66 pounds, a significant weight for a bike. The cantilevered boom appears to be much shorter than on a PCS-9 - which definitely impacts any concern about or /tendency to tip-over under use.

Portability is a nice feature - this one is portable, but only via disassembly. I rarely move my stand, so it's not a big deal for me. Otoh, I can collapse it and remove the "boom" in under a minute. How valuable is that for you?

RubeRad

I think that stand looks fantastic for the price! Here at BF I have often linked to the super-low-end stand that I have, which is obviously not a high-quality stand, but I do think it's worth a measly $33 for those that can't/won't pay the price for Park et al.

However, I wish I had seen this one; I would definitely have chosen this for $55 vs the other for $33. In addition to the better fundamental concept (rotating clamp can hold top tube, seat post, etc; the cheaper stand has some trouble with larger diameter downtubes, water bottle cages, etc.), it has a number of superior features, like quick releases for stand height, clamp, and I presume clamp rotation. The tool tray with compartments and screwdriver-holes is a nice touch. Folding legs would be a nice touch if you can find a version with that feature as well for a few more bucks, but as-is it would take less than a minute to take the legs out and make the stand perfectly planar, to store behind a dresser or cabinet or something.

Obviously, it's a chinese knockoff, so quality, durability, fit&finish, and resale will be lower, but if you are only working on a couple of your own bikes, not running a shop, then I think this would serve you well.

In fact, I'm now thinking of putting my $33 stand on CL, (ask $20, take $15), and buying this one instead.

RubeRad

I'm curious though, what are the flexible straps it shows? There's one pic with a pair of straps, and another pic showing a strap around the vertical pole, but I can't tell what it's doing.

RubeRad

Hey, check it out? The same outfit sells a folding bike for only $155 delivered! Shimano 6sp freewheel, tourney shifter/RD, looks a lot better than yr average *mart BSO!

cny-bikeman

I would think that the bicycle would be the forward counterbalance, and the vertical member is slightly in front of the side braces, so that would be equivalent to other stand that tilt forward or have bent legs to place the upright portion forward. Apparently those who used/reviewed the stand did not have any instability problems.

20_700c

As I said, I don't have that stand. I'm guessing neither do you. I expressed what would be my concern based on looking closely at the picture. You see something different in the same picture(s). To suggest that others haven't found any instability is a guess on your part - you simply don't know of any. Neither do I. But that doesn't alleviate my concern.

It's up to the OP to place a value on the various inputs. I'd personally be concerned about being penny-wise and pound-foolish. But it's his money.

Wanderer

Looks decent for the money. Just because it doesn't fold, does not mean that it doesn't collapse, and/or come apart easily for storage.

kenji666

The pictures show good welds, convenient quick release clamps, and a good price. Buy it like you stole it.

gk711

Wow! Didn't expect all this! Thanks for the opinions, insight, concerns and comparisons.
Ordered from ebay. Had it there with no shipping...$55. I think this will fill the bill, if not, another live and learn event.
I can do my first review soon! Stay tuned.
Thanks again!

gk711

Here's some pix of my stand. Works great! Inexpensive. Doesn't fold, but loosening two screws for the front legs, pull em off and stack it in a corner. No problem!