Cycle stand

[Ivan Ardon]

Halfords do one (for 19.99) which just holds the rear wheel up but uses two hooks for the chain and seat stays. Has the advantage that there's no stand in the way of the rear mech like there is with cheap minoura option.

I've got one of those, and it's next to useless for back wheel / drivechain jobs. The (plastic covered) hooks are made of soft strip steel which easily bends and gets tangled in the spokes all too easily.

I picked up a Minoura W3300 in Halfords reduced to £43 (about half the price compared to anywhere else). It's THE best bike tool I've ever bought.

 

[tyred]

Hang the bike from the roof.

 

[country joe]

If you really need something to just do chain etc try this:-

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T8000

Alan.

Had a look Allan have you seen one, there on sale at £8.80.

 

[PpPete]

Ribble had these on special around £40 in December
I got one as Christmas present

Wouldn't be without it now.
Bikes go on the stand even for the "mickle method" - saves me bending down.

 

[Cking]

Google is you friend...

http://bikehacks.com/8-bombproof-diy-bike-repair-stands/

This site led me to the indistructables website

http://www.instructables.com/

and that tells you haw to make LOADS of things! Try the oven roasted sweet potato chips,mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Rgds Cking

 

[Randochap]

I agree that a stand is not required just to clean a chain. I have a semi-pro stand and never use it just to clean a chain.

A "chain cleaner" is a waste of money as well. Just use old rags, tooth brush and a good citrus degreaser.

If you graduate to more complex repairs and adjustments, get a decent Park stand.

 

[Headgardener]

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op's own Revolution tune up stand, although it is nearly £90, is well worth the investment and saves bending down. Wouldn't be without mine.