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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


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 8:54 pm
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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


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 10:02 pm
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check out rutland cycles ebay shop. fatspaner stand. got one last week. v sturdy yet folds down very compact


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 10:20 pm
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I got an endinburgh co-op one on sale. works well enough.


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 5:49 am
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[url= http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ProductList.asp?A=resetsearch&ProdPerPage=999&CatID=43&BCat=1,43&RootCatID=1 ]darkside shops do bargains too[/url]


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 8:34 am
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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.


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 8:58 am
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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.


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 9:56 am
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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.

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Posted : 16/05/2009 10:27 am
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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 🙂


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 10:35 am
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I use a TACX 3000: [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tacx_T3000_Folding_Workstand/5300002447/ ] wiggle[/url] 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: [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tacx_Cyclespider_Team_Workstand/5360016511/ ]Wiggle[/url] 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.


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 10:44 am
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Another vote for the park pcs-10


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 11:26 am
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Lifeline Spin Doctor Deluxe

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Spin_Doctor_Deluxe_Workstand/5360009217/

Sturdy. Easily adjustable. Folds away nicely.


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 11:30 am
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rigged this up today, not perfect but does the job...


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 4:46 pm
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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


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 6:55 pm
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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


 
Posted : 16/05/2009 9:37 pm