Hein Gericke Rear Paddock Stand
Discussion
Busamav said:
Sossige said:
Hmmm, might be worth seeing if they'll let you swap it for the Micron stand - got better reviews in the Ride group test.
a stand you will not improve on is an ABBA stand.At one time in your life you will buy one and then wonder how you coped with anything else
Well, as everyone seems to rave over the Abba stands, I asked my local bike shop about them today. Long story short is that I have cancelled the rear paddock stand that they were going to put aside for me and are ordering an Abba stand + fittings for me instead.
I shall let you know how I get on. Simon, have you got your stand sorted mate?
I shall let you know how I get on. Simon, have you got your stand sorted mate?
surfsofa said:
Got the wheels now. Will be practising mounting the bike (oooerr) tomorrow.
Not sure if you've seen this or if it will be of any use to you....http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fRv_c4QIOVk
Another "big up" for the ABBA stand. After many years flaffing around with a rear paddock stand, quite a few near misses when trying to lift it off the stand & almost dropping it, I seriously wonder why I didnt buy one ages ago. I only ever use the ABBA stand & occasionally a front paddock stand- havent used my rear stand since!
Sossige said:
surfsofa said:
Got the wheels now. Will be practising mounting the bike (oooerr) tomorrow.
Not sure if you've seen this or if it will be of any use to you....http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fRv_c4QIOVk
So, the HG stand works, but I don't think it's that well thought-out. I'm not the strongest guy in the world, but even so I was surprised how much force is required to push the rear end of the stand down. There's no way I can do it single-handed with the other hand steadying the bike, so I use a tip I found on another YouTube video - raising the bike as near to vertical as safe by propping something under the side-stand. That way it's not so scary when you take both hands off the bike to push down on the stand handle as there's only a little straightening-up to do. Oh, the handle on the HG stand is atrocious - digs into your hands, so very uncomfortable and definitely not at the best angle with my bike (Honda CBF500). I had to use a rag around the handle to provide some cushioning. By the way, there are no bobbins on my bike, so I'm using the rubber mounts on the swingarms of the bike, mounting right at the rear end of those.
Practised lifting and lowering the bike several times, with and without my glamorous assistant and I'm pretty confident now. You just need to be firm and committed with it.
In summary, I've never tried any other stand, but I'm pretty confident this would not get on any shortlist. It's functional but hard work and uncomfortable to use. At least I can now lube the chain without wheeling the bike back and forth
Sossige said:
Do you think that you will stick with it mate, or will you look for something else?
Oh, I'll probably stick with it. After all, it does what it's designed to do and the bike feels secure once it's hoisted-up. I'm just sure there are better, more comfortable stands to use out there. At least it's got the 4 wheels Ride thought so important in their test Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff