Bicycle service stand

[flatbutt]

I didn't find anything in search. It's time for me to invest in one. I've seen DIY plans but for the money and effort I think I'll just buy one.

Any of you guys have one brand that you'd recommend?

tia

some of the links here no worky
https://www.gearhungry.com/best-bike-repair-stand/

[red-beard]

I have a Parktools stand.

https://amazon.com/Park-Tool-PCS-9-3-Mechanic-Bicycle/dp/B097F1MFPT/

[red-beard]

They have a few different models which I think mainly allows larger/heavier bikes. I've had this for more than 10 years.

[flatbutt]

Thanks RB that looks good.

[herr_oberst]

I've never seen any improvement on what Park offers, oftentimes the "improvements" that other manufacturers attempt are awful.

Second vote for Park consumer stand

[Racerbvd]

I have a few Park stands,

[CurtEgerer]

Tough to beat the Park pictured above. Years of service with no issues.

[stevej37]

I use this one....works great!
Plus, it's on sale right now for $119

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by red-beard

I have a Parktools stand.

https://amazon.com/Park-Tool-PCS-9-3-Mechanic-Bicycle/dp/B097F1MFPT/

My seat post is carbon fiber. Will this stand grab the seat tube or the top tube?

[look 171]

https://www.theproscloset.com/products/nc_feedback-pro-elite-work-stand-2?variant=39765885485248&g_ifcreative=&g_productid=shopify_US_6660161044672_3976588548524 8&g_keywordid=aud-1516683597555la-1659159808526&g_adgroupid=137434217215&g_adtype=pla&g_acctid=228-971-4576&g_productchannel=online&g_network=g&g_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+Standard+-+P%26A+-+Large+Components&g_merchantid=123636776&g_keyword=&g_partition=1659159808526&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaignid=17330453227&g_adid=600284138783&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8amWBhCYARIsADqZJoVVO-3-Dm5nIFQcc1Me1MgnokzFU-7I3-hrc-sEA3_xmwODtpL1HkUaAqhwEALw_wcB

I have this one and like it a lot. I personally think it is much better (more stable) then the Park stand. What ever you so, get a tool tray with the stand unless you have a bench nearby to put down a small bolt or two.

[rockfan4]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

My seat post is carbon fiber. Will this stand grab the seat tube or the top tube?

The clamp will turn to clamp whatever you want, as long as it is metal. Is your frame also carbon fiber? If so, you might want to buy a cheap aluminum seat post, mount it on your bike, and clamp the stand to the aluminum seatpost.

My second job out of college was working in a bike shop. I want one of those old school Park stands, with the heavy steel plate. They'll pop up used every once in a while, but usually far away from me.

[look 171]

Clamping carbon is fine. I sometimes clamp onto my carbon frame just don't get carry away and crank down too hard. Seat post is fine or use a rag. There's no need to clamp down a bike that hard unless a bottom bracket needs to be removed nothing else. How often does that happen? If so, turn bike upside down on the floor and have a go at it. Tricks learned working at a bike shop back in high school.

[rwest]

I’ve been clamping on my carbon top tube for years without a problem. Then I heard that wasn’t good, so I tried the seat tube, but it is almost too short, so I went back to the top tube and like Look said above, just don’t crank it down.

[creaturecat]

weird - my Parks Tool stand never had the stabilizing bars attached to the outriggers. i did buy it new.
it was a total nuisance. - i basically gave it away.

[Marine Blue]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I use this one....works great!
Plus, it's on sale right now for $119

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have this one, it’s perfect for holding a mountain bike and folds up/tucks away when not in use.

If I had the wall space my first choice would be a wall mount in the garage but I have zero space left unfortunately.

[Bill Verburg]

I have a Park + a tray to do chain cleaning and lubes, folds up to fit in an old golf bag in the corner

[Rot 911]

I have the “bike hand“ that several other people have mentioned in this thread. I think it is every bit as good as the park stand. Will even hold my wife’s 60 pound electric bike.

[Baz]

Great thread.....just to see what's in everyone's garage! Look at Bill.....love the DUAL blowers!

I have one and can't remember where I bought it - no name on it. Will take photos later but has worked great for me.....

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Baz

Look at Bill.....love the DUAL blowers!

I was wondering if that was for his pit crew to aim at the brakes of the Porsche after hot laps?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I was wondering if that was for his pit crew to aim at the brakes of the Porsche after hot laps?

LOL...I was thinking to blow off excess water when he hosed down his bike and 911!