In the market for a Maintenance Stand, What's everyone using.

[DodgyRog]

As the title really.

About to buy a Specialized Levo Comp or Expert.

I want to be able to take it outside on the drive to use it to rinse and dry etc, as well as use it as a stand when I put it in the spare room.

Just needs to be properly stable even when up in the air

So what are you using, links would be great

 

[Beekeeper]

Halfords bike hut stand. £40
Does the job for me.

 

[Alan wolfe]

As the title really.

About to buy a Specialized Levo Comp or Expert.

I want to be able to take it outside on the drive to use it to rinse and dry etc, as well as use it as a stand when I put it in the spare room.

Just needs to be properly stable even when up in the air

So what are you using, links would be great

Aldi are lidl work for me only £25

 

[steve_sordy]

I bought the Fat Spanner workstand 7-8 years ago for about £65, they are £90 now, but you get a tool tray with this one.
Fat Spanner WORKSTAND :: £89.99 :: Workshop and Maintenance :: Tools - Workstands :: Websters Cycles Ltd

I use it several times a week, and I use it to hold the bike while I wash it too. It still works, and with no rust! I haven't found a bike it won't fit yet. It's not a professional workstand, but highly recommended.

 

[TheBikePilot]

+1 for the Halfords stand..

 

[DodgyRog]

Thanks everyone, I will have a good look at these when I get a bit of time

 

[Trickz]

Halfords one does the job fine,had this one for three years ?

 

[Stanny_uk]

Yep I've got halfords

 

[davarello]

PCS-10 Home Mechanic Repair Stand

Park PCS 10 - not light or super portable, but it does fold up and easily handles the weight of the Levo, keeping it very stable.

 

[Akiwi]

I had a cheapo for many years and when I got the Heavy e-bikes I decided to splash out on a nice stable stand. I got the ParkTool pcs 10.

I love using it as it does what it should easily and without any fuss.

 

[Will Hesch]

I use the FJM folding stand (stainless so no rust when using it for washing my bike) for everyday bike stand and for all maintenance. I know there's a benefit to standing when working on a bike but heaving 47 pounds onto a 5 foot high stand isn't my cup-o-tea!

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

I'm a caveman... I use a piece of pipe, clamped onto my workbench vice and jutting out far enough for me to hang the front of my saddle over (the pipe is covered with a thick layer of electrical vinyl tape).

For outdoor washing, I flip my bike upside down - bar grips and saddle forming a tripod. I can clearly see and gently brush away with a hose all the mud or dirt caked on the underside.

Been looking for a proper bike stand to gift myself for Christmas, but I can't find anything I like. Might have to build a custom one... just sniffing out new ideas in the meantime...

 

[DodgyRog]

I use the FMJ folding stand (stainless so no rust when using it for washing my bike) for everyday bike stand and for all maintenance. I know there's a benefit to standing when working on a bike but heaving 47 pounds onto a 5 foot high stand isn't my cup-o-tea!
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I think I will probably go for a seat post clamp style of stand so I can get it up on the air more for taking the motor cover off to clean and dry it

 

[Akiwi]

For washing, I built a permanent stand in the garden where you can hang the bikes on. Something like this. Also good for repairs

 

[DodgyRog]

I'm a caveman... I use a piece of pipe, clamped onto my workbench vice and jutting out far enough for me to hang the front of my saddle over (the pipe is covered with a thick layer of electrical vinyl tape).

For outdoor washing, I flip my bike upside down - bar grips and saddle forming a tripod. I can clearly see and gently brush away with a hose all the mud or dirt caked on the underside.

Been looking for a proper bike stand to gift myself for Christmas, but I can't find anything I like. Might have to build a custom one... just sniffing out new ideas in the meantime...

I don't really have that option, as my workshop is full of Supra parts lol

Excuse the mess

 

[renedis]

Chain Reaction Cycles | MTB | Road | TRI | Run

Works up to 35KG. It’s a copy of the Parktool.
It was on sale on blackfriday for 60 euro (50 GBP). Best investment I’ve ever done on a “tool”.

 

[ScottWest]

I don't really have that option, as my workshop is full of Supra parts lol

Excuse the mess View attachment 22671

I see no Supra parts. These are Supra parts. haha

 

[DodgyRog]

I see no Supra parts. These are Supra parts. haha View attachment 22688

Someone's going small single then?
This seems like Supra parts these days the amount I drive it Scott lol

 

[ScottWest]

Someone's going small single then?
This seems like Supra parts these days the amount I drive it Scott lol View attachment 22689

Beautiful!!!! I know what you mean, mine barely gets out also. The car has been single for a long time. I needed to redo the ceramic coatings on the manifold/exhaust. It does't last forever.

 

[Frankieboy]

If your budget will stretch to it get a Kestrel work stand, I managed to find one second hand on eBay. It’s absolutely rock solid, 24 kg is no problem at all and no fear of any plastic bits failing if your pushing / pulling stuff about.

 

[DodgyRog]

If your budget will stretch to it get a Kestrel work stand, I managed to find one second hand on eBay. It’s absolutely rock solid, 24 kg is no problem at all and no fear of any plastic bits failing if your pushing / pulling stuff about.

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That looks really solid

 

[Fivetones]

Aldi £20 for me. The stand looks the same as the halford one. The key problem, for holding my Surge, is that it doesn’t quite hold at an angle as it’s not strong enough.

I’m going to stick with it for the moment though.

 

[Frankieboy]

That looks really solid

Absolutely rock solid. @Cakey boy has one also, they are awesome, but expensive. If I hadn’t found one on eBay I wouldn’t have one.

 

[Vandazler]

I have one of these. Pro bit of kit, hence the price.Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic Bicycle Repair Station (Ex-Demo / Ex-Display) | eBay

 

[DodgyRog]

Absolutely rock solid. @Cakey boy has one also, they are awesome, but expensive. If I hadn’t found one on eBay I wouldn’t have one.

Holy mother of God, that is pricey lol

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Someone's going small single then?
This seems like Supra parts these days the amount I drive it Scott lol View attachment 22689

Purple bike stands are the best stands.

 

[DodgyRog]

Purple bike stands are the best stands.

That wouldn't go down well lol ?

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Lol that wo6

That wouldn't go down well lol ?

Pardon my misplaced humour. I didn’t think through it well enough... and wasn’t meaning any offence.

 

[Jdog]

+1 for Park Tools stand.

 

[DodgyRog]

Pardon my misplaced humour. I didn’t think through it well enough... and wasn’t meaning any offence.

I took it as a joke @GrandPaBrogan