Park workstands - worth the premium?

[cool_hand]

Take it back - you don't like it now and probably never will.

My neighbour came over to take a look and we discussed some ways of addressing the rotation by enhancing the grip around the tube. It can probably be improved by using a BODGE JOB™. Beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Dadam]

Mine has a smooth finish on the tubes except they’re painted a light grey. I haven’t noticed the rotation being too bad if you tighten the clamping knob well

 

[Gunk]

I also have bench mounted stand, perfect for building up a bare frame and keeps the bike out of the way if like me space is tight.

 

[Bollo]

I’ve got a Feedback Pro Stand. It’s maybe 6 or 7 years old and built like an offcut of the Tyne bridge. It’s good, but it’s not perfect. I’m not especially keen on the way the wheel axle mount clamps to the main horizontal bar and it’ll have your fingers in plaster if you close it with your hands in the wrong place. I’ve just checked the current price and I didn’t pay that!

 

[Andy in Germany]

I also have bench mounted stand, perfect for building up a bare frame and keeps the bike out of the way if like me space is tight.

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That looks pretty wellidentical to the sands we've been using at work, but in considerably better condition...

 

[Mike_P]

I need to find a BODGE JOB™ for my Lidl one which too readily rotates in the wind that is too prevailing most days across my yard. Means that most bike jobs get undertaken with a chain stay prop or inverted with the bars and saddle sat on padding.

 

[Gunk]

That looks pretty wellidentical to the sands we've been using at work, but in considerably better condition...

It was hard to find, I’m sure I got it from eBay Germany

 

[cool_hand]

Planet X has a similar looking stand to the ALDI but with 4 legs priced at £24.99.
It's called the JOBSWORTH.

 

[Juan Kog]

Planet X has a similar looking stand to the ALDI but with 4 legs priced at £24.99.
It's called the JOBSWORTH.

It’s Planet X , wait a few weeks it will be £19.99 or even £14.99 . But as it’s PX it maybe £49.99.

 

[Peter Salt]

Personally prefer stands that secure the frame by bolting in the fork. The Park Tools one is quite dear so I went with Life Line - very happy with it. They have a good selection of the other type too.

 

[wafter]

So... six months later and I regretted missing the PCS-10.3 at £190; having moved too slowly and allowing stock to run dry before I pulled my finger out.

I did recently stumble across a couple of good deals though - the best being £189 (£199 with 5% popup discount) delivered from bikeparts.co.uk so I've bagged one of these.

Tredz are also listing them at £199 and a fiver off if you subscribe to their marketing emails..

Hopefully this might be of use to anyone else on the fence. I'm sick of trying to work on bikes when they're propped up against stuff so I'm really looking forward to finally getting a decent workstand

 

[Gunk]

So... six months later and I regretted missing the PCS-10.3 at £190; having moved too slowly and stock running dry.

I did recently stumble across a couple of good deals though - the best being £189 (£199 with 5% popup discount) delivered from bikeparts.co.uk so I've bagged one of these.

Tredz are also listing them at £199 and a fiver off if you subscribe to their marketing emails..

Hopefully this might be of use to anyone else on the fence. I'm sick of trying to work on bikes when they're propped up against stuff so I'm really looking forward to finally getting a decent workstand

they are a mega bit of kit, but for occasional use at home a bit overkill, my budget Decathlon stand has been brilliant, never felt I needed anything more substantial, I’ve probably restored/built over 20 bikes on it now.

 

[wafter]

they are a mega bit of kit, but for occasional use at home a bit overkill, my budget Decathlon stand has been brilliant, never felt I needed anything more substantial, I’ve probably restored/built over 20 bikes on it now.

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Cheers - you're probably right but I like nice things and hate buying; so - within limits - am happy to spend a bit more if I know that it's going to be nice to use and hopefully last longer than I do!

 

[EltonFrog]

I have the Park Tools stand, it’s a PIA for something so expensive, I can’t swivel the clamp, keeps seizing. I bought one of the ALDI/LIDL ones for a Dixon’s tenner and use that most of the time. Excellent bit of kit for the money.

 

[wafter]

I have the Park Tools stand, it’s a PIA for something so expensive, I can’t swivel the clamp, keeps seizing. I bought one of the ALDI/LIDL ones for a Dixon’s tenner and use that most of the time. Excellent bit of kit for the money.

Now you tell me!