Workstand

[stevey]

Ok so i am in the market for a workstand been looking at these
http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product...TGgPSLxtT7E4xAHVeU53ovtRZIsTe8fJBwaAqaE8P8HAQ

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-race-workstand/

Anybody use these i would like peoples opinions on how they fair

Thanks

 

[rusty bearing]

Can't comment on that one but we have used a Tacx in our workshop foir the last 8 years, works perfectly. Here's a link to the newer version
http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/tacx-s...wTIZPeQG6blh2uka97gJdAytrTD2WNvJToaAgip8P8HAQ

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I've used a Tacx Spider Professional too since 2008 and it's been a faultless workhorse

 

[gwhite]

For a pro workstand I don't think that this could be beaten.

It's expensive it's true but it's rock-steady and indestructible

.http://www.kestrelcyclestands.co.uk/

 

[stevey]

For a pro workstand I don't think that this could be beaten.

It's expensive it's true but it's rock-steady and indestructible

.http://www.kestrelcyclestands.co.uk/

Little bit tooo much.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Save yourself £££'s and get one of THESE.

I've had mine for years now, (as has @biggs682), and it's as good as the day it arrived.

Those 'pro' ones don't do anything more so I don't see how they justify their daft prices.

 

[biggs682]

Save yourself £££'s and get one of THESE.

I've had mine for years now, (as has @biggs682), and it's as good as the day it arrived.

Those 'pro' ones don't do anything more so I don't see how they justify their daft prices.

as @smokeysmoo says mine has seen loads of use and still comes back for more

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I have this (although I purchased it from Evans) - brilliant thing, very stable and secure.

Does the job.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-PCS-9-Mechanic-Repair/dp/B000OZFJTI

 

[stevey]

@SpokeyDokey would they be ok if you needed to or have done any work on the BB?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@SpokeyDokey would they be ok if you needed to or have done any work on the BB?

@stevey

I never have but....

....the stand goes up pretty high and is stable - I clamp my bike on the seatpost.

No doubt with wheels off (to avoid over-stressing the post - although I usually have my bike horizontal with wheels on) you could spin the BB up to whatever height you needed.

Evans usually have one in stock to play with (I've seen them in several stores).

Hope this helps.

 

[stevey]

Thanks @SpokeyDokey

 

[Smurfy]

Edinburgh Cycle CoOp workstand is pretty good value for money if you wait for one of their sales.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-tune-up-workstand

 

[talisman50082]

Bought a stand off flea bay, new, for 27.50. Does everything i require of a stand.

 

[Klassikbike]

Elite is a decent brand but never used their stands nor have I heard much about them.
Id recomment to stick with the top 2 brands Park and Feedback Sports.

Not the cheapest but to me this is by far the best stand on market at the moment http://feedbacksports.com/shop/Pro-Elite-Work-Stand-w-tote-bag-P1.aspx
Very strong, durable and sturdy Can even hang the bikes at any angle or upside down if I want to. Very nice quick release system at the clamp arm and some nice upgrades that can be fitted to it. Had mine for three years and looks like and works like new.
Hell if you go to bike shows or races, seems everyone uses the Pro Elite.

 

[Blue Hills]

Edinburgh Cycle CoOp workstand is pretty good value for money if you wait for one of their sales.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-tune-up-workstand

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