Hi
Can anyone recommend a good budget workshop stand please.
Jim
When you say workshop stand do you mean as in suitable to use in a proper bike workshop - a stand that bolts to the floor
Or a repair stand like [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5787 ]this[/url] which I hear is very good.
I've got one of [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5785 ]these[/url] which takes up less space and has a 'proper' clamp but drawback is that it does not fold up like the PCS9. Mine was only about £150 though, so guess the strong dollar has pushed the price up.
Yes I mean a repair stand. Still probably out of budget, but thanks for the info 🙂
Jim
actually £90 isnt too bad.
Anyone tried one of these? the reviews on CRC look positive
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Reviews.aspx?ModelID=10231
And its rock solid with a good clamp.
I have one of these, paid more than this though
http://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/folding-telescopic-bike-work-stand-c-410-p-1-pr-16463.html
I have one like this;
Seems to be a generic make sold under different names at various retailers. Mine is labelled Biketool by Union and is a few years old and still going strong.
Nice one chaps, they look like the same model, and good price from Edinburgh cycles. 🙂 out of interest what sort of weight bikes are you putting on them... one of mine is heavy!
Jim
I have the same one as Coleman & pendlechris.
They are often re-branded and I got mine for about £50-55 from Wiggle or CRC.
Used it for many builds over the years, and it is very very sturdy.
Ability to fold-up is a big thumbs-up.
You can have a look at detailed instruction PDF [url= http://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/PDF_files/16463/sen5954480k_instructions.pdf ]HERE[/url]
Jim - my bikes are quite light, between 18 to 23lbs, but I can't see weight being an issue if you get the balance point right.
Ordered One 🙂