Work stand

[DEFENDER01]

I can see the concerns if you have a carbon frame but the clamps are V shaped for a reason to put the clamping force onto the outer of the tube which is the strongest area.
So i can see no problems with using the top bar on a steel or alloy frame.
A MTB is a lot heavier than a road bike and clamping the seat post on one of these does put enormous force on the work stand pivot head.

 

[alicat]

I have a Revolution Tune Up Stand from Edinburgh Cycle Coop, which looks remarkably the same as the Ribble one in Smokeysmoo's link but dearer when not on offer. If it broke I would buy another one straightaway.

Just a thought to the OP, if you have a garage/shed that you work in a rope or hook on the rafters or bracket on the wall can be just as good as a workstand and a lot cheaper.

 

[Drago]

I can see the concerns if you have a carbon frame but the clamps are V shaped for a reason to put the clamping force onto the outer of the tube which is the strongest area.
So i can see no problems with using the top bar on a steel or alloy frame.
A MTB is a lot heavier than a road bike and clamping the seat post on one of these does put enormous force on the work stand pivot head.

I've seen several frames damaged in this way. Once you've seen it with your own eyes (and then gleefully chopped out a cross section of tube to see how thick the frame material is) you won't do not again to one of your own steeds.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I have a Revolution Tune Up Stand from Edinburgh Cycle Coop, which looks remarkably the same as the Ribble one in Smokeysmoo's link but dearer when not on offer. If it broke I would buy another one straightaway..

IMO it is the same. I've got the Ribble one and highly recommend it. As far as I can tell it is sold under many different names (in fact the box mine came in from Ribble had Raleigh branding on it) often priced a lot lot more (see http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/64832/BBB_BTL36_ProfiMount_Bike_Repair_Stand_2977453601?gclid=CJD6jqbOqscCFYbItAodFysKWg for example). But I did buy a separate tool tray from Edinburgh Bike Coop - which I seldom use

 

[Domus]

Many thanks for all the replies,leaning towards the Ribble one.
Last week whilst fitting mudguards and new tyres I had it cable tied to a 4x2 gripped in a Black & Decker workmate. The wheels were just off the floor and a little too wobbly for my liking.

 

[Salar]

This is what I use, bench mounted and a good price.

http://bdbikes.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4196

 

[snorri]

I find the ceiling pulley system works well, easy height adjustment, no stand legs to trip over, no storage space needed as everything is on the ceiling when out of use.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-B...-Hanger-Storage-Lift-System-Set-/320709174426

 

[alicat]

If you do get the Ribble/the same with different branding one, I echo Youngoldblokes not to bother with the tool tray. It's in the wrong place and more trouble than it's worth.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Yeah FWIW I've never used a tool tray with mine either, but everything in my shed is virtually within arms reach so I never saw the need for one.

 

[DEFENDER01]

I've seen several frames damaged in this way. Once you've seen it with your own eyes (and then gleefully chopped out a cross section of tube to see how thick the frame material is) you won't do not again to one of your own steeds.

I would say the problem is people think they should be adjusted tighter than they really need to be.
Many times i have seem people tightened things up to the point of stripping the threads.
Common sense is a thing of the past these days sadly.

 

[Domus]

Bench mounts and pulley systems are out as i want to put it on the drive for washing.
Thanks for the tip re tool tray.

 

[mybike]

You can get stands that support the bike from underneath, like this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0028EXYCW?keywords=bike stand repair&qid=1439714396&ref_=sr_1_33&sr=8-33. The only clamp is one which stops the bike from slipping & doesn't require much force. But you do need a 'V' at the BB for the bike to sit in the bracket. The wife's bike has a curved down tube so slides off! My Tesco special is no lightweight and the stand is fine with that.

 

[DEFENDER01]

Well i did try clamping to the seat post as suggested and i could see the top V clamp support twisting.
I wouldn't feel happy working with it in that position very unstable.
As long as a bit of common sense is used when tightening the clamp i see no reason why the top mount is not a good mounting point.
Anyone that has tightened the clamp to such an extent as to damage the top bar shouldn't be working on bikes.

 

[potsy]

I too have the Ribble one, it can be a bit creaky with the heavier bike in it but is fine.

I usually clamp the frame as the faff of removing lights/bags from the seatpost is too much, there again I'm not a meathead like Drago so a delicate touch is all that is needed

 

[DEFENDER01]

I usually clamp the frame as the faff of removing lights/bags from the seatpost is too much, there again I'm not a meathead like Drago so a delicate touch is all that is needed

Just to make sure i dont scratch the paint decal i use a piece of soft material between the V clamp