mad max Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 As i am about to start my new build shortly i am collecting the tools and so on to assist me, but i am sick of crawling about on my knees. Can anyone recommend a cheap work stand. Most attach by the seat post and you all know that there is a lack of postage around here. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracen Kid Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 ive had a look and cant find one my lbs has one but cant remember where they got it from i think most modern stands now have seat post mounts so i thinks its more crawling around on yer knees mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza-Trials Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 i no crawling round on your knees kills your back.and i cant find a work stand anywhere as my back kills lol.but crawling round on your knees gets the job done it cool with me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 i prop my bike on the fridge get a camping pop up chair, and the cup holes act as bolt holder'ers tools lined out on lino... sorted! lol on a more usefull note, bike stands are too expensive talking like over 80quid and well above, most bike shops will use seat post holders nowadys as if you use a frame clamp it can void the frames waranty, but a seat clamp is kinda useless for a trials bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 why not take it to a bike shop+get them to put it together? it's probably cheaper than a bike stand and your hardly ever going to use it. when i breifly worked in a bike shop i got so f**king sick of having to put the bikes in a stand to work on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) why dont you have a look at display stands, some of them attach to the downtube and are only about 20-30 pound Edited April 22, 2007 by benleacock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Not cheap but itll do the job http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=10080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenhopper Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 coffee table & a couple of bricks to balance the bikey against.The nicer the table the better it works!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louth Trials Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 look in tesco direct... as funny as that may seem the have a good one for around the 50 quid mark which fastens to any tube.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z o o !! Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 My Dads Gunna Build Me One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad max Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Not cheap but itll do the job http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=10080Thanks for the help, sometimes the answer is staring you right in the face. (good old tarty)I have a few bikes and service them often. when working on gears fed up with working upside down and crawling around on the floor. Have to watch my back as i am no spring chicken :$ As always thanks everyone for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alley Rat Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 minoura do one for £70, halfords sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Merlin cycles are selling some park ones off really cheap at the mo. Check out the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alley Rat Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 the cheapest one on there looks a little flimsy....not having a go just saying so dont come back with any sarky comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad max Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 the cheapest one on there looks a little flimsy....not having a go just saying so dont come back with any sarky commentsNot at all, all comments are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Argos£17 if i remember correctly lolJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR_Trials Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I love using a workstand, i use it at work all the time, if not i go onto my knees and they end up herting. I'm such an old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 the cheapest one on there looks a little flimsy....not having a go just saying so dont come back with any sarky commentsWe saw the guy at merlin using the same stand to do repairs on a DH rig and it stood up well to movement etc.For £60 i think it is, is bloody cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR_Trials Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 We saw the guy at merlin using the same stand to do repairs on a DH rig and it stood up well to movement etc.For £60 i think it is, is bloody cheap!That is cheap, some shops pay £500+ for a realy decent workstand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 coffee table & a couple of bricks to balance the bikey against.The nicer the table the better it works!! Just pick a chair and sit in front of a wall. Then you have all the combinations of positioning the bike, upside down, on the bars, and the rear wheel up against the wall, or leaning upright sideways (that way you can adjust pretty much the height of any part of the bike to service)And play your fav music... (that'll make you happy to spend an hour fiddling with the most annoying maintenance chores) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 It's not as if he's gonna be using it constantly everyday is it. The stand I've got cost me £30 and I've not had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Fat Spanner do one:its £99.00 and has a "roatational" head which makes it easy to adjust to fit ANY bike, it also is made from alloy so its nice and light and easy to travel with, ALL q/r mechanism so its easy to fold out and start working on something. if you need more details let me know. Also comes with a FREE tool tray so you dont have to crawl on the floor, decent floor stands always start around £100.00 then plus tool trays etc etc.Waynio............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 hold it. or ask a mate to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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