Bike repair stand

[Darragh]

Hi folks,

I turn to you again for some advice. I'm looking at buying a bike repair stand. I've been thinking about the Park PCS10 Repair stand and it looks like a good one, but it is a little expensive. So I'm wondering if anyone has advice on something a little more affordable but still does the job really well. Or if it's worth paying a bit more for the quality of park tools? Does anyone have one of these PCS10 that could comment on it.

Many thanks

Darragh

[DAntrim]

I can't comment on park tools as I find them overpriced, but have had one of these for the past 3 years and it's done the job admirably,

If you look around there have been reports of the bottom of the leg housing failing, but never had this happen and it is still in good working order, just check the bike clamp on the main arm as when I received mine it was a tad loose, but 30 second job to fix.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BICYCLE-RELEASE-MECHANICS-MOUNTAIN-PROFESSIONAL/dp/B0080R1CBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1424939264&sr=1-1&keywords=BICYCLE+REPAIR+WORK+STAND

Carlos

[energyman]

In the UK the Edinburgh Cycle Co-op does a very nice one.  Reasonably priced too.
See  http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-tune-up-workstand?bct=browse%2faccessories%2fworkstands-bike-storage

E-bay of course has loads !

[julk]

I have one of the Park PCS10 stands and find it very good for the times you want a bike up in the air to work on.

It is solid in use and folds down to a much smaller size for storage.

My sons have used it and failed to break it - quite a good test in my experience!
Julian.

[Bill C]

+1 for the pcs10 really pleased with mine............BUT
I wish it went lower ,it would be nice if it could hold the bike upright while the wheels are on the floor, make it much easier eyeing in mudguards/racks and such

tbh I like the look of the cyclo modular stand and the optional wall and bench mounts, if i was buying again not so sure i'd have the Park


btw avoid the cheap stands,I bought a Lidl one to make it easier swapping parts from bike to bike at upgrade time, hated it it was naff quality and to use compared to the park, gave it to my son in law who didn't have a workstand, he loves it lol. so a cheap stand is better than no stand but a good stand once you've used it spoils you

[Darragh]

Thanks for the advice folks. We went for the Edinburgh bike cooperative's one in the end, as it seems like a good quality one at a bit cheaper than the Park... and we live in Edinburgh so might as well support local business.

Thanks again!

[Slammin Sammy]

I have an eBay-sourced floor stand which cost me less than $A100, but works well. It is lightweight, but I leave it out rather than folding it away.

My mate who has recently opened an LBS introduced me to using a ceiling hoist as stand. He claims they are popular in Europe, and watching him work on bikes, I can understand why. They take up no floor space, and are adjustable in seconds to any height, including vertical touching the floor.

The only time you might need anything else is for holding a bare frame, or for upending the bike to get underneath.