Thinking of a workstand but the budget is only £60-80. Is this going to be a false economy - worth saving for a "better" one? Anyone got one that has lasted years with no problems?
Rather taken with the Park PCS9, but I see Merlin have deals on one of theirs
I've got PCS 10 which was in a sale, the PCS 9 looks ok and you can't go wrong with Park stuff, they really do make a difference when doing any
work on the bike
check out rutland cycles ebay shop. fatspaner stand. got one last week. v sturdy yet folds down very compact
I got an endinburgh co-op one on sale. works well enough.
I've got the Bike Tools Union one, which is really good quality imo - it also seems to be branded as other things. Not had it for that long so can't comment on the longevity.
i've got one of those Boss S3000 ones from that Ribble site, very good it is too and definitely worth spending money on a workstand, makes doing anything a sinch.
I have a PCS 9. It is a bit of a pain in the ass to store and weighs a ton. The 10 looks better.
I've got a Park PCS 10 - main advantages over the PCS 9 is a much better "QR" bike clamp and folding legs so much easier to store.
Can't recommend Park enough - I had a problem with mine and got fantastic service - almost immediate response to emails and replacement parts sent direct from the US......with an apology for the hassle I'd had!!
Marvelous 
I use a TACX 3000: wiggle Worked well on my hartail frame but my Prophet doesn't quite fit due to the fat downtube.
Before that I tried a TACX T3050: Wiggle this is a very good stand IMO; stable etc, but my large Hardrock frame didn't really fit properly - bike too long So any long wheelbase bike or a bike with a slack head angle might have trouble too.
Stands in general do make jobs so much easier.
Another vote for the park pcs-10
Lifeline Spin Doctor Deluxe
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Spin_Doctor_Deluxe_Workstand/5360009217/
Sturdy. Easily adjustable. Folds away nicely.
rigged this up today, not perfect but does the job...
I've got one of those X-tools ones, its a generic one, lots of companys put their name on them, was about £60 from merlin at the time, had it for couple of years and going strong - well worth it, folds away if required and very sturdy
jam bo - the rig is good but blow me (well actually no but you know what i mean) producing a perfect pink plastic jug - with handle! - on a potters wheel - now that is too clever - stop it
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