Which work stand?

[Devonpaul]

I know ultimately you get what you pay for but it isn't something I'll be using everyday. I want something with a clamp as opposed to a hanger but hopefully not too expensive. I did consider just buying a clamp and welding up the frame myself but having checked the Park tools website buying a clamp from them costs more than many complete stands.
What's your experience with the cheaper workstands, are they worth buying?, or do you know where I can obtain just a clamp part, new or otherwise?
Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers, Paul

 

[tiboltrider]

Chain Reaction does Wall mounted and workbench mounted workstands at £50 each. See below:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10227

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10228

It would be easy to make the wall mounted one into a floor standing one!

 

[Jakob]

I'm sorry to say it but those are crap. I've got the table mounted version and I'm not satisfied at all. I'm going for a complete stand the next time.

 

[tiboltrider]

Ah, what is it that you don't like about it? I don't own one of those but they looked good value to me.

 

[Jakob]

It doesn't hold the bike very well, feels soft. The degree adjustment is also very bad. Maybe the newer ones are better than mine (it's 3 years old) :?

 

[taffy]

You get what you pay for.

If it were me (and yes it is - i just need to stop buying bike bits!) i'd be putting my beer money/anodized bolt money towards this.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5787

I've used park stands before and they are stable, easy to adjust and use and moreover durable

 

[Jakob]

You get what you pay for.

If it were me (and yes it is - i just need to stop buying bike bits!) i'd be putting my beer money/anodized bolt money towards this.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5787.

I've used park stands before and they are stable, easy to adjust and use and moreover durable

Looks like it has been discontinued :shock:

 

[perry]

http://www.feedbacksports.com/products/ ... stand.aspx

 

[taffy]

You get what you pay for.

If it were me (and yes it is - i just need to stop buying bike bits!) i'd be putting my beer money/anodized bolt money towards this.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5787

I've used park stands before and they are stable, easy to adjust and use and moreover durable

Looks like it has been discontinued :shock:

bizzare in the search it comes up with:

PCS9 repair stand
Even if i put the link in my browser it works but no when you click the link!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5787

Anyway it's £90 and form park so you know it'll do the job

edit removed an erroneous full stop from my first link!

 

[Tad]

I bought one from bikeplus.co.uk I think it was a veloman, quite cheap but has served me well for two years, built and repaired many a bike on it with no problems.