Bike workstands?
Bike workstands?
Postby Hawkeye » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:11 pm
Any suggestions? I notice there's one on weekly special at T7 this week which might be a candidate.
Suggestions?
Thanks, guys.
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Postby sogood » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:01 pm
Comes down to, how much do you want to spend?
The other issue to consider is whether you are planning to service a CF or metal frames? With CF frames, you need to be careful with where you clamp and how well the clamping force can be controlled.
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Postby Jean » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:22 pm
For these reasons I've been thinking that I'll get a workstand that supports the bottom bracket and clamps the drop outs rather the tubes. I've seen a few around on the internet and IIRC Tacx was one of the manufacturers.
Cheers
Jean
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Postby MichaelB » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:41 pm
It can be rotated on a post (or you can walk around, but basically, 99% of work can be done and it would be cheap to knock up. No worries about where a frame is clamped and how hard.
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Postby Jean » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:02 pm
I think the idea is that it can clamp either the fork or rear drop out (the clamp generally slides back and forth to accomodate this and different sized bikes) in case you want to work on your front end.One o fthe local bike shops has one where the front wheel is removed and clamped in, and the BB rests on a supportive shell arrangement (similar to a rack on a car roof) but with the back wheel hanging in fresh air.
Cheers
Jean
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Postby sogood » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:13 pm
Yes, this is definitely the preferred setup for a lot of pro mechanics these days due to the number of CF frames. With CF, you can always swap in an alloy seat post for clamping but can get rather tedious. I've been gently clamping my CF Ridley on the top tube on my Ultimate stand. So far been good as the clamp pressure can be very finely adjusted.Jean wrote:I think the idea is that it can clamp either the fork or rear drop out (the clamp generally slides back and forth to accomodate this and different sized bikes) in case you want to work on your front end.
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Postby Hawkeye » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:29 pm
And who knows, I may end up with a CF frame roadie some time in the next 12 months.
I'd be looking to clamp on the seatpost on all the bikes I have. Clamping on BB shell and chainstays or dropouts wouldn't work for the Jekyll. Chainstays are different heights and it has a Lefty fork.
How much do I want to spend? As little as possible consistent with a safe, workable solution that won't hurt the bike. For home use. Needs to be packed away when not in use.
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Postby sogood » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:50 pm
http://www.ussbike.com/s.nl;jsessionid= ... =A&id=3638
Folds down in a compact size and sturdy when expanded. The clamp is rotatable and clamping force can be finely dialed in as you go (not preset like how quick-release works). I bought it off eBay and have found it to be worth its money. I understand that one key selection issue is the clamp. Some of the cheaper clamps have plastic components and may not be too durable nor flexible in its range of movements. Some people just buy a quality clamp (eg. Park Tools) and make their own stand. Not a bad way to go if you are handy.
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Postby JohnA » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:12 pm
fold down neatly, seems very sturdy and good adjustment on the clamp which also allows full 360 turn
i even put the heavy hardtail bike on it with no problems
so far so good
i as going to post some pics of it but unfortunately i am not allowed to just yet
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Postby LuckyPierre » Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:31 pm
It's fine for road bikes, but a bit light for my mtb. The plastic clamp is very adjustable and easily controlled.
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Postby dorlo » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:13 pm
Works a treat for cleaning and as a 'work stand'... I guess the only downside is you can only work on one side of the bike at a time. But it was cheap!
Postby Hawkeye » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:47 pm
Test-fitted the Jekyll to the stand, and I don't think I'd be so keen on using just the seatpost to grip the bike. The base is not quite wide enough to provide a stable base with tha much of the front of the bike hanging off one end.
The good news is that the clamp is pretty finely adjustable so any reservations about the risk of crushing a tube are completely unfounded.
Overall, it seems an excellent unit for home workshop use. I can see why it got the good reviews.
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Postby vic » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:33 pm
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Postby stryker84 » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:15 pm
Could even use it right way up, for gears and stuff, if you just bolt/clamp the seat post to the frame and let the bike hang. Better make sure it clamps well though, and I wouldn't exert high downward pressure on the frame, but for light service it'd be fine...vic wrote:Here's a cheap but effective solution for longer term work. Drill seat post diameter hole in chunky piece of timber. Insert spare seat post. Clamp firmly in solidly attached vice. Remove saddle and post from bike. Lift and turn upside down, lowering vacant seat post tube over clamped block and post. Secure, and swivels, and upside down, and free. Yes, I know the war is over....
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Postby Blaze » Sun May 11, 2008 12:20 am
I brought one like this on Ebay.. $99 plus del... ooocycles was he seller..j.r.hawkins wrote:Thanks for the input guys. I ended up going with this one from T7, known as a BT999:
Price was right at $140 on the weekly special, had some good feedback comment, and is the same as the YC100.
Doh.. can't even reply with links yet..
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