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Can someone recommend me a cheap bike stand that has a rod to go through the bottom bracket?
Need: Stable.
Don't particularly need: Folding
Posted : 20/01/2018 12:00 pm
Not sure about cheap though. Seem expensive for just a bit of bent metal and support.
Posted : 20/01/2018 12:37 pm
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Yep, I'd seen those, but thought it looked like about £25 worth.
I'd make one if there isn't a good one at <£30
This is more like it and it's made by Shimano so must be ok no?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-Bicycle-Bottom-Bracket-Mounted-Cycle-Cycling-Bike-Repair-Stand-/302382459704?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Posted : 20/01/2018 1:46 pm
Andy stands are great. I've got 4. 3 of the fixed ones for storing the bikes at home plus a folding one lives in the van.
Posted : 20/01/2018 2:25 pm
This is more like it and it's made by Shimano so must be ok no?
made by Shimano?
I see other listings add Shimano to the description but looks like these make it...
https://www.pro-bikegear.com/global/en-gb/accessories/Bike_Stands/PRO_TL_BBWORKSTAND
Posted : 20/01/2018 4:32 pm
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Yep - that's Shimano. They make Stems/Bars/seatposts/etc under the Pro name.
Look at the list of distributors on that page and you'll see.
You can even click through to Pro from the Shimano page here: https://cycle.shimano-eu.com/
Posted : 20/01/2018 5:28 pm
Cool, cheers. Does look decent enough and good price. Not sure how it folds, at least not without taking that bolt out, but guess that's not much of a faff.
Been interested myself and know some with Andy Stand, but as said the price is a bit high for what it is.
Designed for Hollowtech 2, but assume it would work with GXP BBs also as same/similar size. And the new SRAM DUB... ? Think it's bigger anyway so not an issue.
Posted : 20/01/2018 5:48 pm
Yep that Andystand is to expensive for what it is - I might knock up something with copper plumbing fittings or metal conduit.
Posted : 20/01/2018 5:57 pm
Deadkenny - no need to remove the bolt - that’s the axle for the folding mechanism.
Posted : 20/01/2018 6:27 pm
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I'm surprised there aren't more of these things about.
Posted : 21/01/2018 1:34 pm
Minoura do one @ £40
Posted : 21/01/2018 1:42 pm
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Ah - well found. Here is an [url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minoura-Spn-20-Crankset-Portable-Stand/dp/B01FX9QQNW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1516546045&sr=1-1&keywords=hollowtech+bike+stand ]amazon link[/url]:
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Like the look of this one tbh - the adjustable height might be useful
Posted : 21/01/2018 2:48 pm
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Found it for [url= https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Minoura-SPN-20-Crankset-fit-Bike-Storage-Maintenance-Stand/253366502107?epid=2252085855&hash=item3afdd202db:g:dGAAAOSwrslaWjm3 ]£27.99 from Ebay[/url] so I've taken a punt on it.
I'll report back.
Posted : 21/01/2018 2:52 pm
These are better (and cheaper!)
[url= https://www.decathlon.co.uk/adjustable-rear-bike-holder-id_8241260.html?_cclid=v3_47b590c1-e086-52d1-8f40-5823eb03ae3f&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkZHTBRCBARIsAMbXLhFTeFBogI67i_hXmcmbTbkMA69G7AUC1-IDOsbS932QwmGS0NQIoDUaAuqhEALw_wcB ]Decathlon Stand[/url]
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The BB ones will only work on bikes with hollow axles, no square taper, and will only go on one side.
I prefer the Decathlon one as it works with all bikes and you can have it on either side.
*edit - ok might not work with an Orange FS!
Posted : 21/01/2018 3:09 pm
Doesn't that Decathlon one get in the way of turning the pedals?
Posted : 21/01/2018 3:11 pm
Not on any of my bikes (3 hardtails, 1 full sus and 2 road bikes)
you can adjust the hook height so it sits further forward or back on the chainstays.
Posted : 21/01/2018 3:12 pm
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I already have one like that, and it doesn't properly fit 3 of the bikes I have any more. Bird Aeris, Boardman CX and Maverick ML7/5.
Chainstays/seatstays are just less predictable than they used to be!
That's the whole reason to look for one of these BB ones.
The 2 other bikes that it wont fit (92 Orange Clockwork and Islabike), work perfectly with the old stand, which I'll keep too.
Posted : 21/01/2018 3:32 pm
I’ve got one of the PRO bike stands that are like a fork that holds the rear axle. Trouble is, though it’s the 29er version (makes sense as axle will be higher) it doesn’t fit 2/3 of my main bikes as they have chainstay brake mounts!
Just taken a punt on the PRO bike BB stand - should be fine!
DrP
Posted : 21/01/2018 5:21 pm
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My Minoura stand arrived today and I've just set it up and tested it with a few of my bikes.
Works well!
Tries to fold up if you lift it by the collar which isn't great for one-handed re-positioning, but fits all my non square-taper cranks (Shimano, Race Face Cinch and BB30 FSA) with the only caveat being that my FSA road cranks on my Boardman have a self-extracting nut on the non-drive side, so I can only use the stand on the drive-side - so not as easy to spin the pedals. Still holds the bike well though.
It's adjustable height and angle which is pretty cool. Seems very stable.
Definitely worth the £27.99 I paid, but I'm not sure I'd pay RRP versus that cheap PRO one.
Hope that helps someone!
Posted : 29/01/2018 1:07 pm