mat hudson Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 hi guys, im currently in the market for a budget repair stand for my bike. i have found some really cheap ones(almost worryingly cheap) but was just wondering if anyone had any experience of them. i work as a bike mechanic, my stand in work is awesome and almost completely flex free, i find portable stands flexy in comparison, (used the park ones) something that has bothered me when i use other stands as it doesn't really inspire confidence when you're wrestling with a seized bb etc. i'm aware that in buying a stand this cheap it is going to flex, but how much is the problem. so if you have used them before i am looking for information on the amount of flex, build quality (clamp and frame), ease of mounting bikes, adjustability and longevity so here they are http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bicycle-Sports-Cycling-Accessories-Repair/dp/B008POQQYW/ref=sr_1_17?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-17 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Folding-Cycle-Repair-Maintenance-SHIPPING/dp/B004GHF4YU/ref=sr_1_19?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-19 http://www.amazon.co.uk/PEDALPRO-BICYCLE-REPAIR-MAINTENANCE-FOLDING/dp/B008UAG0EM/ref=sr_1_21?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-21 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycle-Repair-Maintenance-Stand-Fixed/dp/B009BOEYJE/ref=sr_1_25?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348779408&sr=1-25 cheers for any insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have the second one, it's a bit heavy but for the price it does the job fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 sweet, weight isnt a massive concern. are all the fixings decent quality? and how much does it flex under load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Its pretty solid though the arm spins sometimes, I did have a fix for it but it's been so long since I last used it I can't remember what it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 cool, i might go for the 3rd one down then, it has a splined ring rather than a screw in adjuster to alter the angle of the clamp, seams that would be slightly mores secure! cheers for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Myself and all my mates brought one from Lidl. £30 and is pretty much all you need.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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