Work Stand

[fraz101]

Hi all

Happy new year.

I’m on the lookout for a work stand, I have done a search but most forum posts are a good few years old now.

Any recommendations or links most welcome.

I see Lidl/Aldi models are popular but getting your hands on one can be a bit of a hit or miss.

Thanks in advance

 

[vickster]

I’ve got a Halfords Bike hut one, seems to do the job If you don’t want to wait for delivery.
like this https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-maintenance/bike-work-stands/halfords-repair-stand-164412.html
You can get ones like the Aldi/Lidl models from eBay or Amazon.
They won’t have changed much in the last few years so old posts will still be valid

 

[Big John]

This is the one I've got. I bought mine years ago off eBay. They're not cheap and they're not lightweight by any means but they're solid and when you work on a bike there's no wobbling about. Doubt they sell these any more but you may find a few second hand ones about. I guess it all depends on your budget but if one of these comes your way I'd give it some serious thought. Treat them well and they last a lifetime.

https://www.ridgewoodcycle.com/product/wrench-force-classic-repair-stand-4209.htm

 

[vickster]

The Park Tools ones are well regarded but over £200 new. If you happen to be in Liverpool, this could be a good buy at £90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26545260...rentrq:1535e9ff17e0a7b0fa09a99cfff5fbe8|iid:1

 

[Alex321]

This Planet X one looks pretty well identical to the Aldi one I have - and the same price. They have others as well.

 

[figbat]

This Planet X one looks pretty well identical to the Aldi one I have - and the same price. They have others as well.

I have this one - it does a good job across my fleet.

 

[bikingdad90]

I’ve got the aldi one but my own complaint is that is a struggle to get it to stand firm in a cramped garage as the stabilising legs go out in a star shape and are quite long.

 

[vickster]

This Planet X one looks pretty well identical to the Aldi one I have - and the same price. They have others as well.

Looks good value, but another £7 for delivery to bear in mind (good opportunity to add other PX stuff to order as it’s a flat rate for delivery afaik)

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Another vote for the Halfords Bike Hut stand, excellent value and really stable.

 

[matticus]

I have a pretty reasonable one setup full-time in the garage.
But I'd like something for cleaning on the patio - it needs to be quickly stowed away in a corner. Most stands I've seen are a bit of a faff in that regard.
Suggestions??

(

Spoiler: I already have a rear-wheel-only stand which is lovely and small

, and does ITS job pretty well - but I'd rather like to get both wheels off the ground, and a bit higher. Mine is a more adjustable better version of this:

 

[ianrauk]

I also have the Halfords stand. Very good value for the money.

 

[Alex321]

I have a pretty reasonable one setup full-time in the garage.
But I'd like something for cleaning on the patio - it needs to be quickly stowed away in a corner. Most stands I've seen are a bit of a faff in that regard.
Suggestions??

(

Spoiler: I already have a rear-wheel-only stand which is lovely and small

, and does ITS job pretty well - but I'd rather like to get both wheels off the ground, and a bit higher. Mine is a more adjustable better version of this: View attachment 624439

It only takes me a minute or so to fold up the legs on my Aldi one

 

[Fredo76]

Not sure of availability over your way, but I sure like my Bike Hand stand.

Amazon product ASIN B00D9B7OKQView: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D9B7OKQ/

 

[DRM]

The Planet X/Halfords/Aldi stands all look identical to me, just different coloured clamp bolts, I’ve got an Aldi one, for the price it’s hard to beat

 

[Gunk]

Ive used one of these for last couple of years, plus I also use a bench mounted stand for building up frames and for keeping a frame out of harms way.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-bike-workstand/_/R-p-309118?mc=8550487