The clamp on this stand can accommodate triangular or oval-shaped pipes with diameters ranging from 1 to 3 inches. I’ve had ParkTool (too low as I’m 6’2”) so that lasted about a week before I got rid of it and I’ve had Bike Hand YC-100BH which I found to be absolutely rotten as it’s cheap plastic. Well, if you think about how you're going to use the repair stand, which is the one for you should become much clearer! The base's spring button and the stand's quick-release clamp make unfolding intuitive and the stand folds away to a convenient size.

Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Performance Cycling Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers.This makes it perfect for those that want to make adjustments or repairs when they’re at race meets or up mountains, as it will take up very little luggage space. It can be mounted between the saddle and the handlebars as well as between the assembly stand and the handlebars or front wheel. After all we’re not all bodybuilders who can hold up a 23,5 kg bike for five minutes while getting the clamp ready. Unior's 1693A Bike Gator does a solid job as a workstand – but its fierce clamp doesn't suit all frames and seatposts. Oscar has a BA degree in English Literature and Film Studies and has close to a decade of cycling industry experience, initially working in a variety of roles at Evans Cycles before joining Carbon Bike Repair.

It gives me the confidence that i needed to get back out on my bike and enjoy the freedom of cycling again. This bike repair stand boasts sturdy and durable high quality steel tubes, a quick release clamp, height adjustment and foldable legs.Enhances functionality of the fork tines by enabling the securement of oddly shaped bicycles and small vehicles during maintenance. We will collect the Import Fees Deposit at the time of your purchase and use it to cover applicable taxes and duties on import. Quick-release clamp: holding the bike up with one hand and operating the clamp with the other can get tiring and the better clamps are always quicker to use. With three of the longest legs of any bike repair stand (28"), it has a big footprint, which makes it extremely stable.

Both models provide the same safe and ergonomic function, powered by an electric motor that lifts a bike at the press of a wired hand switch. Which type of repair stand you choose and how much you spend, will very much depend on how you're going to use it. You're only likely to be adjusting the height a lot, if lot’s of different people are using the stand or you repair lots of different sized bikes. I have had two previous cheaper stands and to be honest they hold the bike but if you want the bike level it just drops the front wheel.As for other need to know knowledge, keep in mind that if your bike has a carbon fibre frame or seatpost, you may want to tread carefully when tightening down clamps as carbon can crush. Features - Feedback Sports Pro Ultralight Bike Repair Stand Clamp features Slide-Lock ratchet for quick closure and Amplifying Clutch for precision clamping pressure 360° rotating clamp design provides easy access to any. In fact, the competition from leading brands in this space is again far more expensive than our Oxford Torque Workstand shown here.