Bike maintainance stand?

[ofcorsa]

Can anyone reccomend a good bike stand on a budget?

[gbbird]

I got one of these from Merlin. Well impressed with the quality of the stand.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-works...

I also got the toolkit too.

g

[jodypress]

gbbird said:

I got one of these from Merlin. Well impressed with the quality of the stand.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-works...

I also got the toolkit too.

g

Great workstand, I got mine from Ribble for £54. I also bought this handlebar stay too, stops them flapping around.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pr...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Handlebar...

[B19GRR]

Conveniently timed thread, I've been umming and ahhing about making one but the clamp part is a bit tricky and the one linked to is bloody cheap anyway. Any thoughts on this one though:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pr...
85p cheaper , steel construction and possibly a handy tool shelf thing.


Cheers,
Rob

[ofcorsa]

Thanks PH, Its a gift for someone and i had no idea about bike stands,

[jodypress]

B19GRR said:

Conveniently timed thread, I've been umming and ahhing about making one but the clamp part is a bit tricky and the one linked to is bloody cheap anyway. Any thoughts on this one though:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pr...
85p cheaper , steel construction and possibly a handy tool shelf thing.


Cheers,
Rob

Hi Rob,

I originally bought that exact stand from Decathlon for ~ £45. It's a rather hefty stand, but the PITA factor was the clamp, when the bike was on it, it rotated. So I took it back and got a full refund.

The other stand has a teethed section which stops the clamp rotating. Plus because I have to cart it up and down several flights of stairs, the foldability is perfect for me.

HTH

Jody

[Chris71]

gbbird said:

I got one of these from Merlin. Well impressed with the quality of the stand.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-works...

I also got the toolkit too.

g

That does look hugely tempting as a set. May have to invest - I figure it's cheaper than going back to the bike shop next time something needs doing.

[stu8975]

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?...

currently reduced for xmas...been using one for about a year and its very good indeed..prob the same as the lifeline one.

[gbbird]

Chris71 said:

gbbird said:

I got one of these from Merlin. Well impressed with the quality of the stand.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-works...

I also got the toolkit too.

g

That does look hugely tempting as a set. May have to invest - I figure it's cheaper than going back to the bike shop next time something needs doing.

Absolutely. Since i bought the stand and toolkit plus the Zinn MTB maintenance book, i have never had to go near a shop for repairs etc. Do it all myself

[B19GRR]

jodypress said:

B19GRR said:

Conveniently timed thread, I've been umming and ahhing about making one but the clamp part is a bit tricky and the one linked to is bloody cheap anyway. Any thoughts on this one though:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pr...
85p cheaper , steel construction and possibly a handy tool shelf thing.
Cheers,
Rob

Hi Rob,

I originally bought that exact stand from Decathlon for ~ £45. It's a rather hefty stand, but the PITA factor was the clamp, when the bike was on it, it rotated. So I took it back and got a full refund.

The other stand has a teethed section which stops the clamp rotating. Plus because I have to cart it up and down several flights of stairs, the foldability is perfect for me.

HTH

Jody

Thanks Jody, it dawned on me after a bit that rigid meant non-folding rather than just robust, so definitely a pain! Useful to know about duff clamp as well!

Cheers,
Rob

[Marcellus]

B19GRR said:

Conveniently timed thread, I've been umming and ahhing about making one but the clamp part is a bit tricky and the one linked to is bloody cheap anyway. Any thoughts on this one though:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pr...
85p cheaper , steel construction and possibly a handy tool shelf thing.


Cheers,
Rob

I've got that one, use it after most MTB rides so I can wash down my bike and easy alter positions to work on Road bike.... I actually like the grip construction and the ability to adjust in ever direction... never had an issue with movement either..

[ratbane]

gbbird said:

I got one of these from Merlin. Well impressed with the quality of the stand.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-works...

I also got the toolkit too.

g

+1. Got one from Merlin. Nice job.