Repair stands
01-30-08, 11:30 AM
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Repair stands
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I need to find a decent repair stand for under $200. Please tell me what to look for in a good stand, what you have and what you like best about it. Thank you.
I need to find a decent repair stand for under $200. Please tell me what to look for in a good stand, what you have and what you like best about it. Thank you.
01-30-08, 11:38 AM
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I don't have one myself, but it looks like your budget will give you a pretty good selection. REI has four stands for under $200, two from Park and two from Ultimate.
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01-30-08, 11:43 AM
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01-30-08, 11:49 AM
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Thank you for the links. I've gone there and seen them but I was wondering about the clamping systems. Which is better?
That home made one is nice but since I have different bikes with different frames, I'm afraid it won't really do. Thanks
That home made one is nice but since I have different bikes with different frames, I'm afraid it won't really do. Thanks
01-30-08, 11:52 AM
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There are more DIY's than that. It was just an idea.
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01-30-08, 11:55 AM
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remember to clamp the seat post and not the frame when working on the bike.
Do you have a hitch mount bike rack? Those can also be used as repair stands.
Do you have a hitch mount bike rack? Those can also be used as repair stands.
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Ebay for used stands. I got a very nice Minoura stand that sells for about $200 new, for $56. Shipping was $18 so $74 total. New stands are wildly overpriced.
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is it really that easy to dent a frame with a stand? I have a Park PCS-1 and generally clamp the seat tube (not seat post) so the bike is higher up off the ground and so I don't scratch my high polish Campy seatpost. Of course I only do that with my steel bikes, I would definitely think twice about clamping my thin CAAD8 aluminum in there.
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wrench force makes one thats 180. I have it and it works great.
01-30-08, 02:34 PM
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is it really that easy to dent a frame with a stand? I have a Park PCS-1 and generally clamp the seat tube (not seat post) so the bike is higher up off the ground and so I don't scratch my high polish Campy seatpost. Of course I only do that with my steel bikes, I would definitely think twice about clamping my thin CAAD8 aluminum in there.
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I picked up an old wind trainer at the auction for two bucks. It's great, I can flip the bike on it's back and the bottom bracket is at a comfortable height to work on.
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I do A LOT of work on bikes.
I've worn out a few "consumer" grade stands before wising up and buying an Ultimate Pro work stand. I got it on sale at Performance, and have been abusing it regularly for about a year now. Rock solid and reliable. It, or the Performance equivalent Spin Doctor Pro G3 would be my choice at your price point.
For cheap, the Spin Doctor Essential II is a decent stand for occasional light use, but stay away from the Spin Doctor Team and equivalent "other" manufacturer stands - tha clamps are cheaply made out of pressed pins, pot metal, and aluminum. After a certain amount of clamping cycles, they wear out and come apart.
I've worn out a few "consumer" grade stands before wising up and buying an Ultimate Pro work stand. I got it on sale at Performance, and have been abusing it regularly for about a year now. Rock solid and reliable. It, or the Performance equivalent Spin Doctor Pro G3 would be my choice at your price point.
For cheap, the Spin Doctor Essential II is a decent stand for occasional light use, but stay away from the Spin Doctor Team and equivalent "other" manufacturer stands - tha clamps are cheaply made out of pressed pins, pot metal, and aluminum. After a certain amount of clamping cycles, they wear out and come apart.
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01-30-08, 06:23 PM
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Never used one, but I'm more a fan of the sliding quik-release jaws like on the Ultimate. For me, it would depend on what the jaw/pin/spring assembly was made of. Cheaply made clamps do lot last very long - that is what is bad about the Performance one.
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I think the Park PSC 10 has the quick release kind that you adjust by screwing the jaws?
The Ultimate is pretty durable then? How is access to both sides of the bike? Does the stand itself get in the way?
The Ultimate is pretty durable then? How is access to both sides of the bike? Does the stand itself get in the way?
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You could use a rug/towel around the seat post to prevent scratching when you clamp it. I've seen many bike store mechanics to that.
I personally don't care if the seat post on my bike gets scratched up.
I personally don't care if the seat post on my bike gets scratched up.
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