Bike Repair Stands Review

As bikes have evolved from a frame, two wheels, and a brake system, into systems that involve calipers, shifting gears, and custom components. Bike repair and maintenance has also evolved. Gone are the days of considering a flat tire fix or a bent spoke as a major repair. Bicyclists now have to gather bike tools like wrenches to make major bike repairs. One time saver, and a tool that eases the back pain associated with bending over a bike, is the bike repair stand.

The first rough draft of a bike repair stand was created by Park Tool stand. After other bike brands became aware of Park Tool’s bike stand, demand for a production model of the stand increased. Now bike repair stands and work benches are common for both bike shop mechanics and home bike repairs.

A bike repair stand has adjustable clamps that hold the bike in place during repair. The clamping jaws are an important aspect of a bike stand because too wide jaws won’t give a tight fit or fit into narrow places, while too narrow jaws make it difficult to clamp down on larger bike tubes. Most bike clamps have a certain degree of rotation so that the bike position can easily change during repair. FMF stands support all bike frames and will make maintenance much easier.

Bike stands have two different types of bases, tripod and flat. A flat base that can be bolted to the ground is commonly found in professional bike shops. The tripod style bases are common for home repair bike stands and portable bike stands. The tripod styles have rubber grips on the ends to reduce slippage and allow for the maximum weight to be added to the stand. Most bike stands will hold a bike between 60 and 80lbs. Feedback Sports stand are very popular and come in many different styles.

Portable bike repair stands are popular among riders who trek down mountains and rough trails and may need a quick roadside repair. Many of the personal bike stands have folding legs and are lightweight for easy portability. Stand height adjusts to accommodate downhill bikes and racking bikes. One plus to portable bike stands is that they work well for road repair or for repairing a bike in the living room

Bike stands are typically aluminum, and some offer rust and water resistance. The biggest complaint cyclists have about portable repair stands is the ease in which the stands can tip over. Newer models are trying to overcome this problem by creating heavier, sturdier bases without causing an inconvenience on the portability aspect of the stand.

Models

Average Pricing

Lower-end bike repair stand models can be found at bike wholesalers for as little as $40. Higher-end models from biking brands that have been in the business for years average between $150 and $300.