Bike stands

[b0redom]

So I've ridden my new tricross 3 times, and I've got a completely flat tyre.

As it doesn't have a stand, I was thinking I might get something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Heavy-...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1688|293:1|294:50

Hell, at that price, I could afford one for work and one for home (just in case).

Is there anything which differentiates bike stands from each other? I'm sitting here fuming, having had to get a taxi home tonight - leaving my brand new bike at the office.

 

[l4dva]

I don;t think a stand will slove your problem of having a flat tyre. You have just been unluckly and got a puncture while cycling. Just repair it and carry on cycling!

 

[ianrauk]

A bike stand is probrably one of the best purchases one could buy imo.
Though you don't realy need one for changing tyres/innertubes etc

good tip.. remember to take spare inner tube and/or repair kit with you

 

[accountantpete]

Turn the bike up,take the wheel off and mend the puncture.That stand-if it is stable??? and it fits your bike??? - is ok for fine tuning the gears but thats about it.

 

[luplowe]

Make sure the top support bracket doesn't go inside the spokes..

 

[pauljonhaz]

Hi b0redom

I have one of these stands and are really good, they are small and compact good for storage. They only raise the rear wheel from the floor but are really stable and I use mine a lot mainly for as mentioned above fine tuning gears and also when cleaning bike.

If punture is at the rear maybe helpful but if at front not much use, again as mentioned above could just rest bike in handle bars and saddle.

I would recommend one though I know Edinburgh Cycles have an identical model for roughly same price so if you have a store close could save on delivery?
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...8&f_SupersetQRY=Kstand&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=

Hope i've been of some help.

Cheers
Paul
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/member.php?u=7906

 

[on the road]

Try turning the bike upside-down.

 

[simon_brooke]

So I've ridden my new tricross 3 times, and I've got a completely flat tyre.

As it doesn't have a stand, I was thinking I might get something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Heavy-...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1688|293:1|294:50

Hell, at that price, I could afford one for work and one for home (just in case).

Is there anything which differentiates bike stands from each other? I'm sitting here fuming, having had to get a taxi home tonight - leaving my brand new bike at the office.

As others have said a stand won't fix your tyres for you - you need to do that yourself. Keeping the tyres properly pumped up will help avoid punctures, so a track-pump is pretty much a must. A proper work-stand (like this) is nice to have if you have room for it, but it still won't fix your punctures!

 

[fossyant]

Erm...on road - just replace tube....... stands are for at home for doing stuff......

Can you expand on your 'problem' ?

 

[b0redom]

I know a stand won't fix my puncture. I've had to fix a few on my previous Trek hybrid. Trying to prop it up to get the wheel out is a royal PITA though. Usually I carry a bunch of stuff - spare tube etc, but as it's new and I was feeling poor I didn't buy a spare tube.

After a 30 quid taxi ride, I REALLY wish I'd bought a few spare tubes.

 

[Bigtwin]

I have a stand about the same as that. It's ok for standing the bike up (as opposed to leaning it on something), washing and lubing, and doing things like wrapping bars.

It's no good for doing any serious work - just falls over.

Decathlon do a good workstand for about £30. Far better.

Option 2 - hook your saddle over your washing line.

 

[Downward]

This stand any good ??

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/ws-100-workstand-3960349/

 

[fossyant]

I've got both Decathlon ones. The cheap one is OK, but the £50 is the business.

 

[Downward]

Picked up the Decathlon one for £26

 

[decca234uk]

You never get used to punctures and they seem to come in spates. When I feel that familiar bobbing of the tyre that announces a flat i deflate as much as the tyre. I always carry two spare tubes, having had three punctures on one ride once. I also carry emergency patches. I think you just have to get on with it. I haven't had one for a long time now.