Bicycle work stands

[Basil.B]

Thinking of getting a work stand, are they a good investment?
Fed up trying to work on my bike propped against the garage wall.

 

[ThePainInSpain]

I bought one from Lidl €29 (that's about £25), one of the most useful things I've ever bought.

If you do even some fettleing then they are worth getting.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Get one of THESE. It's a shade more than the Lidl one, but it's better made anyway. The Lidl ones are good for the money, but you probably won't find one now anyway.

Loads of others use the one in the link and it's very highly recommended. I've restored two bikes with mine, and carried out endless routine maintenance tasks over the last few years on my bikes, and it's as good as new

 

[ianrauk]

simple answer..... YES

 

[albion]

Might just be better to invest in two suitable wall hooks for both storage and working.

 

[Thomk]

What about this?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/minoura-ds520-folding-display-storage-stand/

 

[Basil.B]

I Will be ordering one soon. The one recommended by smokeysoo looks a good buy.
Thanks.

 

[400bhp]

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Yup. Had one two years. It's been great.
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+2. Had mine for a year.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

What about this?
http://www.wiggle.co...-storage-stand/

Had a similar looking thing from Halfords - it was small and it was shoot.

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

I got one from Decathlon for £25 a couple of years ago,even changed the bottom bracket using it. Brilliant for cleaning bike too,no more aching back.

 

[fossyant]

Was going to mention Decathlon - I've got the both models they sell - the £25 holds the bike by the bottom bracket and underside of down tube, and is foldable and easy to store. The more expensive one (£50) uses a traditional clamp, but it's very sturdy and you get a tool tray - this is a permanent type - takes up a bit of floor space but it's excellent.

 

[400bhp]

Was going to mention Decathlon - I've got the both models they sell - the £25 holds the bike by the bottom bracket and underside of down tube, and is foldable and easy to store. The more expensive one (£50) uses a traditional clamp, but it's very sturdy and you get a tool tray - this is a permanent type - takes up a bit of floor space but it's excellent.

I had one of that type (not the Decathlon one). I hated it, as it sat on the wires for the front and rear derailleur. Bought it for £40 off Fleabay, put it straight back on and sold it for around £40.

 

[fossyant]

I had one of that type (not the Decathlon one). I hated it, as it sat on the wires for the front and rear derailleur. Bought it for £40 off Fleabay, put it straight back on and sold it for around £40.

That's the down side, hence me using the big one ! You have to flick the cables out of the way, and you won't be fettling the gears with the BB holding type.

 

[thnurg]

We have a slide in the back garden for the children. (Got it via freegle in the spring.) I can hang my bike frame over the top hand rail of the slide to make a passable stand.

 

[martint235]

If the stand folding up isn't important to you, this is the one I've got. Truly indispensable now, I use it for everything apart from any messing with the headset I may do (find that's easier with the front wheel on the floor).