Basic bike work stand suitability?

[Fordulike]

I'm after a bike work stand, so I will be able to test and adjust a Bafang crank drive in the comfort of my own home. Shed's a bit chilly during the winter lol.

I'm not so convinced that the upright type would be suitable for the weight of the bike, or provide a stable platform to work with. Plus, the really good ones are a little expensive

I've spotted a basic rear wheel hub supported stand on eBay, and wondered if anyone has used one to good effect?

Bike hub folding repair stand

 

[selrahc1992]

I'm after a bike work stand, so I will be able to test and adjust a Bafang crank drive in the comfort of my own home. Shed's a bit chilly during the winter lol.

I'm not so convinced that the upright type would be suitable for the weight of the bike, or provide a stable platform to work with. Plus, the really good ones are a little expensive

I've spotted a basic rear wheel hub supported stand on eBay, and wondered if anyone has used one to good effect?

Bike hub folding repair stand

IMHO, dont buy the minoura bike stand - as shown down teh page here http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/portable-bike-stand/ if you have a 28 or 29 wheel bike - it doesnt lifet teh rear of teh ground sufficiently for spinning/truing etc.

 

[JamesW]

Have this (certainly this colour)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDBikes-Folding-Maintenance-Tracked-SHIPPING/dp/B004GHF4YU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422873419&sr=8-3&keywords=bike work stand

or Oylpa type (identical different colours)

Got it from my in-laws for Christmas. Loving it.
With a max working weight of 30kg there doesn't seem to be a problem to me. (can always rest part of the bike on the floor if weight exceeds 30KG or remove battery and rest on a table beside with flying leads going to battery connection terminals).

Planning to get round to building a Yuba Mundo Cargo bike on this eventually which will push it all the way to the 30kg limit.

Bike 10-12kg + 8kg electrics, most e-bikes will easily fit on this stand unless you are building a tank!

(and I've got the bike that I'm currently working on supported vertically in the corner of my shed out of the way rather than sitting on its wheels talking up loads of space.)

Highly Reccomened this.

(se this thread http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/need-stand.19572/)

Oh look - if you wanted to pay £50 instead of £30 you could go to halfrauds for the same stand!

 

[mfj197]

I'd second JamesW's suggestion. I'm using an Oypla variant for a BBS01 build and it is a cracking bit of kit. Certainly decent quality, and I have absolutely no idea how they do it for the price. It does fold up pretty small if necessary, but it also extends to a goodly height which is perfect for working on the bottom bracket and transmission areas.

Michael

 

[the_killjoy]

My only issue is that with my wisper I have to remove the battery first and even then it doesn't really balance without a large weight on the front.

 

[Fordulike]

Have this (certainly this colour)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDBikes-Folding-Maintenance-Tracked-SHIPPING/dp/B004GHF4YU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422873419&sr=8-3&keywords=bike work stand
Got it from my in-laws for Christmas. Loving it.
With a max working weight of 30kg there doesn't seem to be a problem to me.

That looks suspiciously like other ones that quote a max weight of 20kg.
Couldn't see any max weight figures in the link description. Did you get the actual figure from the box that it came in?

I'm not trying to challenge you JamesW, just don't want something that will collapse when testing at full throttle. Not a pretty sight

 

[Kinninvie]

I have the Oypla stand and it holds my Cannondale with BBS02 and a pair of 16Ah Multistars and is rock steady even at full throttle.
Only thing is you need a square metre of floor space to get the legs fully out.

 

[JamesW]

That looks suspiciously like other ones that quote a max weight of 20kg.
Couldn't see any max weight figures in the link description. Did you get the actual figure from the box that it came in?

I'm not trying to challenge you JamesW, just don't want something that will collapse when testing at full throttle. Not a pretty sight

Can't remember what the box said,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oypla-Mechanic-Folding-Bicycle-Maintenance/dp/B00KGZCOIK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422883029&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=bike work stand oypla

quote "Max height of the head is 1.65metres but can be operated from as low as 1 meter for kids wanting to learn Max Bike Weight 30kg - Stand Weight 7.5kg"

(Mine was just Blue when I got it and I found I preferred that to the Oypla colour scheme!)

My only issue is that with my wisper I have to remove the battery first and even then it doesn't really balance without a large weight on the front.

as for balancing the bike - I'm working on a Giant Suede at the moment (step though frame) using one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Avenir-Ladies-Cross-Bar-Converter/dp/B0020HRUN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422883184&sr=8-1&keywords=avenir crossbar
(Got it from my LBS to support him and keep him in business as his price was the same as online)
Makes it much easier to find a balance point above the centre of gravity!

 

[Fordulike]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
I've gone ahead and ordered the one from my first post:

Bike hub folding repair stand

Not because it is the cheapest, but I feel all I really need is something to lift the rear wheel a few inches off the ground, to allow me to turn the crank.
In the past I've tried to lift the bike, turn the pedals and adjust gears without using a stand. We've all done it... Haven't we?

I'll post back here on this thread when it arrives and write a short review on the product.

 

[mfj197]

Like JamesW I've been keeping my bike vertically on the workstand in the corner of the conservatory, taking up very little floorspace and keeping it out of the way of the toddlers.

 

[JamesW]

Fair enough - much easier with this new stand to setup the brakes and gears correctly though. (And for anyone looking at a front hub testing the pedelec sensor this type of stand is virtually a must, not quite as much of an issue for a crank drive though.)

 

[VictoryV]

Like JamesW I've been keeping my bike vertically on the workstand in the corner of the conservatory, taking up very little floorspace and keeping it out of the way of the toddlers.

Just make sure it cannot fall over on them, there was that terrible tragedy a while ago where someone was refurbishing a fireplace with a cast iron surround, which was not propped up securely and it fell over killing the child underneath it. A bike at that "altitude" is going to be lethal if it does topple over.

 

[mfj197]

Just make sure it cannot fall over on them, there was that terrible tragedy a while ago where someone was refurbishing a fireplace with a cast iron surround, which was not propped up securely and it fell over killing the child underneath it. A bike at that "altitude" is going to be lethal if it does topple over.

Sad story, but good point. Mine is wedged into the corner behind an oak dining table so is okay, but it is something to bear in mind certainly when leaving it after working on it. Thanks.

 

[JamesW]

Just make sure it cannot fall over on them, there was that terrible tragedy a while ago where someone was refurbishing a fireplace with a cast iron surround, which was not propped up securely and it fell over killing the child underneath it. A bike at that "altitude" is going to be lethal if it does topple over.

Mine is at the other end of my (locked) shed (20ft long) where the kids are not allowed to enter without my permission. no problems there.

 

[bigclick]

I use two hooks and a webbed strap to suspend the bikes from the garage ceiling.

It can be a bit annoying because of the swinging movement but then again the movement can be useful at times, especially when cleaning it.