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Thank you - I really appreciate your instructional videos. As far as bike stands, I have found a $200 Park stand to be a good investment. It leans in the corner folded. When I come back from an muddy Oregon ride, I clean my bike while it is on the car rack. Then I easily set up my stable stand and go to work with no wobble or risk of tipping or slipping. I am 69yrs old and my stand is one which will last a lifetime - and it just works and is stable! Yes, cheap stands have a place, but no longer in my garage.
I have the sportneer. Took the rubber ends off the aluminum tubes then filled them with ball bearings. It will hold a 29er e mtb with battery. No wobble, fully adjustable.
Same here. I swear it has quick-release everywhere and you can adjust it with one hand. Unbeatable price/performance, not necessarily for professionals of course.
Just bought a cheap, all aluminium Chinese knockoff (copy) of the basic Feedback tripod stand off an Alibaba type site. $60 delivered. Even the clamp head is anodized red! Extremely happy with it in manufacturing quality, strength (it will hold my 14kg mtb at any angle), and value for money. Edit, its virtually identical to your Topeak stand, inc the small teeth for angle adjustment, and no h/bar stabiliser rod, nor tooltray. But hey, its a Feedback stand for 60 bucks... Those 2 other cheapies are sold throughout the world under different brand names inc Aldi and Lidl supermarkets as yearly specials. Great vid as always...
@@slugrider sorry, mine came via Lazada, a Thai sort of Ebay. But i have seen them on Amazon and Alibaba. Look for something with a red anodized aluminium 90 degree clamp, just like the Feedback stands.
Pro tip: put carbon grip compound on rotating tubes within the clamps of the red stand, so it will hold a wierd angle! (Works for me :D) with a 15kg mtb.
The cheap Aldi stand (similar to the second one in this video) is great. I've used mine for 4 years now. As I usually work with steel vintage mixte frames, I just put a plastic garden chair under the front or rear wheel to compensate for the slinding down of the frame.
Haha perfect video. I've currently got a cheap one without the quick release thing and it's annoying having to screw it in and out. The lack of cam and ratchet also makes it so regardless of angle, the front of the bike always slopes down. Better than nothing but I want better. Haha glad to see I'm not the only one who finds these issues annoying.
I've had a Park consumer stand for over 20 years and love it. It was a bit pricey but well worth it. Very stable, very solid grip, very adjustable, really no complaints. When I'm not using it to work on the bike I use it as an elevated bike stand, so it's really two tools in one. My basic rule is try to get something good and somewhat better than what you think you need. You'll appreciate it over time.
I have an earlier version of the blue bike stand. Bought off A New Zealand website and had it delivered to Australia 15 years ago. I doesn’t have the wing nuts that you have problems with but a rectangular nut that is integrated into the stand’s plastics you can tighten the knobs with one hand. With regards to the sagging problem, I’ve found that cutting a piece of tyre inner tube and using it like a sleeve over the pole, it will provide greater friction and most bikes will stay at the angle you want. Im still using my stand to this day and it hasn’t let me down. Best $60AUD ever spent.
I have been using the Feedback Sports Pro Elite for several years now, and find it superb for all functions that you assessed. Mine has a tray for parts, and a very nice storage bag as well. It fits quite nicely into your car if you want to bring it with you.
In France we had a version of your cheapest stand with an handlebar holder and a better construction for less than $30. It also hold e-bike up to 30kg. I also have the lightest stand of your test. Just put a feet on it and it's more stable. 😁 And I had it with an handlebar holder for $75 in a french marketplace.
Just got a usedPark Tool PCS-1 Stand for $20. Built like a tank and works great. A million times better than the cheap junk I got off of ebay that would constantly tip over. I say buy used if you can find one for a deal.
@@shanehansen2141 idk it really depends on location and timing Sometimes I find good deals however gotta keep eyes glued to fb marketplace and craigslist
@@shanehansen2141 Park is not the only brand, it took me almost 2 months looking at classified ads to find a solid one that looks like a pro stand, bare metal, I suppose the brand was on a sticker, I got it for 30 €. The foot is like a V with a base, or V underscored... excellent for stability. It's not foldable though, although with Allen keys I could unmount everything.
I bought a Minoura stand nearly 30 years ago, and it's been great - all-steel construction, really stable, easy clamping system. I've never needed anything else.
I have a local branded version of that gearox, it is quite useful for amateurs like me who want not only to wash the bike comfortably but to do some work of the bike at home. The only difference is the version I have has nuts at the end, so it doesn't slips like the one you do and it's easier to adjust and clamp bikes, totally worth the price.
you did a great job with this comparison & review. the silver one is definitely the best value. it looks like it uses the rubber inserts type Park Tool uses. I had a Topeak Prepstand, I agree with you. but the one I have does not have the handle, only has a knob, it's horrible to use. With a trail or enduro bike the arm sags down s when you put the bike in straight it will be tilted after it sags, and the stand can easily flip over if you hit the legs on it. a lot of play too, way over prices, horrible value. it was only a temporary solution as I needed it and could not find a stand, I upgraded to Park Tool PRS3.2-2
Thanks for this helpful insight. I have that second cheapest bike stand, and some tape around the horizontal bar provides just enough friction to keep the bike upright when necessary.
Thanks for this detailed review, very well explained! Regarding the cheapest one, it's a white label bike stand meaning that it's been sold under various brand names. I own the cheapest one and I've bought it here in The Netherlands at the tools firm HBM Machines for 50 euro. Your 2nd bike stand, a similar one is available at Action (their online shop) for just 35 euro's (yes the Dutch chain of cheap shops, of which you have now so many in Poland)
I use one like the blue one but hold the bike by the frame and not the seatpost . Mine is ment to support 50kg and seems to hold my heavy arse ebike when you balance it properly and the holding post has a better tightener than the one you show so i can do it by one hand . My ebikes bloody heavy with a rear hub motor and 60v 30ah battery . Mine was 60 bucks delivered . Its the first stand ive ever bought and i like the 4 legs for stability .
excellent english for us mono-lingual folks! THANK YOU! i have a park tool pcs-10 i bought new many years ago. there have been times when i thought i could use a second stand for doing unusual jobs.
He forgot to mention the good'o reliable Park Tool tools and stands. I do have Park Tool PCS 4.2, MSRP at 300+ but get it in new condition on used market for $175, no complain, can rotate to any angle and is build like a tank.
You should try the Crivit bike stand from the Lidl, it looks like the mix of the two cheapest with the clamp of the 3rd one. The angle adjustment by the way still not the best, but I think thats just because its made for top tube mounting. If you mount with the top tube you can play with the balance.
I have the stand that is called Sportneer (its called something else in the US) and I've had it fall over when I bumped it, but never with the bike on it. I put together my Bianchi and I took apart an Old Trek 1220 and neither fell over.
Bike Hand!! It's probably the best reasonably price stand, similar to 3rd one but better quality. it's just a really good design, light weight & convenience, perfect for quickly pulling out to wash Mountain bike
Always clamp the bike while on the ground then raise the bike off the ground. Work smart not hard. The magnet in the tray is good for keeping screws and other small magnetic parts from being lost.
I think it's very hard to tell others how this stand is or is not better for someone. While you can explain what you like or dislike, you have no idea how someone else might use it. Are they only taking care of one bike? Is it a family of bikes or is it someone that rides a lot and has several bikes? And what if it is a shop? I have done all of the above, and think that a stand is one of the most important tools you can have. A good stand will hold the bike where you want it, it will be able to rotate if necessary, and the company will offer parts if you should need them. It's also something that you buy once, unless you simply want another.
Nice reviews. I owned sportneer stand. It took me 1 month to decide which one should I get. Check on youtube & amazon reviews. I choose sportneer stand it has a good review & Clint Gibbs reviewed it on 2019 & don’t see any problems using it on my full suspension bike. Nice quality mid range price between cheap & expensive.
Yes that one is good.. For Asia Market they call it ROCES instead of sportneer. Just colour is a bit different champagne gold + black. Sportneer is silver + black Is all the same coming from China. The price is 70 USD including shipment.
which one? is park associated with rei? don't you love a good deal? i'm glad for you. i used to shop rei in denver, but never spent enough to get a divvie.
Link to your toolbox at the end of the video would be much apricated. Links for the stands too, I guess. Thank you for another useful video and greeting from Czechia! ;-)
A very good comparison video from the angle of bike mechanic! I need to buy bike stand and my final thought goes to Roces brand (very similar if not the as Sportneer). Now I know I have to adjust the angle rotation before removing front/rear wheel. Thanks a lot for the great info!
Just got Roces rc100 for USD70. So far serve my need for home use within my budget. Easy to keep when folded. Stand Wt - 5.9 kg and max bicycle wt 27 kg , more than enough to serve my need. The repair stand comes with tool tray and adjustable stabiliser rod. But I find the rod a hussle to use. May be need to get use to. Overall value for money.
Even on the cheapest ones the bike won't rotate and on the expensive ones the teeth won't break if you hang it on the balance point so that the center of mass isn't too far out, only if you hang it on the seatpost like you did on the first one it will rotate. Better hang it in the middle of the frame where the center of mass for your corresponding angle is located, then you can do everything with the cheap one (Lidl had a similar one for 15€)
This is the first comparison of bike stands I've seen and bike stands have made a huge splash down into the market in the past four years. Unbelievable!
having to re set the seat post height of every customers bike is not always the fastest way. for professionals we consider both speed and effectiveness, and if something is just as effective and faster we will use it
Clamping to the seat post is the worst possible position if you are working with your bike level! It's perfectly fine to clamp it to the frame, although you might have to be careful with fragile carbon frame, but only if the position is not equilibrated or if you tighten the clamp too much (is it even possible),
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My special launch offer price is now $19*, (usually $249*) just follow the link below.
This price gives you access for 60 days, but annual or lifetime purchases are also available.
*Prices may vary depending on which currency you use but discount percentages are the same. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
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I use the bike carrier attached to the back of my car
I like that! I hook the front of my seat over the metal bar on my garage door. It kinda sways a little but it didn’t cost me anything extra.
Thank you - I really appreciate your instructional videos.
As far as bike stands, I have found a $200 Park stand to be a good investment. It leans in the corner folded. When I come back from an muddy Oregon ride, I clean my bike while it is on the car rack. Then I easily set up my stable stand and go to work with no wobble or risk of tipping or slipping. I am 69yrs old and my stand is one which will last a lifetime - and it just works and is stable!
Yes, cheap stands have a place, but no longer in my garage.
I agree. When you’re getting that retirement money, buy the park lol
I have the sportneer. Took the rubber ends off the aluminum tubes then filled them with ball bearings. It will hold a 29er e mtb with battery. No wobble, fully adjustable.
Have better version of #1 from Lidl for 25€ - no brainer, awesome. Agree completely with your evaluation.
Same here. I swear it has quick-release everywhere and you can adjust it with one hand. Unbeatable price/performance, not necessarily for professionals of course.
@@Weasel4Fun yes, 3x quick release and one knob. Bike rotates as shown but no prob. Super happy for this price
Just bought a cheap, all aluminium Chinese knockoff (copy) of the basic Feedback tripod stand off an Alibaba type site.
$60 delivered.
Even the clamp head is anodized red!
Extremely happy with it in manufacturing quality, strength (it will hold my 14kg mtb at any angle), and value for money.
Edit, its virtually identical to your Topeak stand, inc the small teeth for angle adjustment, and no h/bar stabiliser rod, nor tooltray.
But hey, its a Feedback stand for 60 bucks...
Those 2 other cheapies are sold throughout the world under different brand names inc Aldi and Lidl supermarkets as yearly specials.
Great vid as always...
any link you might have?
@@slugrider sorry, mine came via Lazada, a Thai sort of Ebay.
But i have seen them on Amazon and Alibaba.
Look for something with a red anodized aluminium 90 degree clamp, just like the Feedback stands.
i bought a park tool, use it for years with zero issues.
Pro tip: put carbon grip compound on rotating tubes within the clamps of the red stand, so it will hold a wierd angle! (Works for me :D) with a 15kg mtb.
The cheap Aldi stand (similar to the second one in this video) is great. I've used mine for 4 years now. As I usually work with steel vintage mixte frames, I just put a plastic garden chair under the front or rear wheel to compensate for the slinding down of the frame.
I second this. Only thing it can’t handle is my 50lb ebike
@@rainypath96 I have an aldi stand, it handles my 42kg (92lb) ebike just perfect.
Haha perfect video. I've currently got a cheap one without the quick release thing and it's annoying having to screw it in and out. The lack of cam and ratchet also makes it so regardless of angle, the front of the bike always slopes down. Better than nothing but I want better.
Haha glad to see I'm not the only one who finds these issues annoying.
I've had a Park consumer stand for over 20 years and love it. It was a bit pricey but well worth it. Very stable, very solid grip, very adjustable, really no complaints. When I'm not using it to work on the bike I use it as an elevated bike stand, so it's really two tools in one. My basic rule is try to get something good and somewhat better than what you think you need. You'll appreciate it over time.
I have an earlier version of the blue bike stand. Bought off A New Zealand website and had it delivered to Australia 15 years ago. I doesn’t have the wing nuts that you have problems with but a rectangular nut that is integrated into the stand’s plastics you can tighten the knobs with one hand. With regards to the sagging problem, I’ve found that cutting a piece of tyre inner tube and using it like a sleeve over the pole, it will provide greater friction and most bikes will stay at the angle you want. Im still using my stand to this day and it hasn’t let me down. Best $60AUD ever spent.
Nice video. I have a cheap one from LIDL and I was surprised how good it is
I have been using the Feedback Sports Pro Elite for several years now, and find it superb for all functions that you assessed. Mine has a tray for parts, and a very nice storage bag as well. It fits quite nicely into your car if you want to bring it with you.
just looked at that. nice!
In France we had a version of your cheapest stand with an handlebar holder and a better construction for less than $30. It also hold e-bike up to 30kg.
I also have the lightest stand of your test. Just put a feet on it and it's more stable. 😁
And I had it with an handlebar holder for $75 in a french marketplace.
I concur with the stability problems with the third (two legged) stand. Unstable unless you're careful.
Just got a usedPark Tool PCS-1 Stand for $20. Built like a tank and works great.
A million times better than the cheap junk I got off of ebay that would constantly tip over.
I say buy used if you can find one for a deal.
good score!
You must've found someone that didn't know what they had. I haven't been able to find a used Park stand for less than $100.
@@shanehansen2141 idk it really depends on location and timing
Sometimes I find good deals however gotta keep eyes glued to fb marketplace and craigslist
@@shanehansen2141 Park is not the only brand, it took me almost 2 months looking at classified ads to find a solid one that looks like a pro stand, bare metal, I suppose the brand was on a sticker, I got it for 30 €.
The foot is like a V with a base, or V underscored... excellent for stability.
It's not foldable though, although with Allen keys I could unmount everything.
I bought a Minoura stand nearly 30 years ago, and it's been great - all-steel construction, really stable, easy clamping system. I've never needed anything else.
I have a local branded version of that gearox, it is quite useful for amateurs like me who want not only to wash the bike comfortably but to do some work of the bike at home. The only difference is the version I have has nuts at the end, so it doesn't slips like the one you do and it's easier to adjust and clamp bikes, totally worth the price.
Best Bike Stand review I've watched. Thank you!
you did a great job with this comparison & review.
the silver one is definitely the best value. it looks like it uses the rubber inserts type Park Tool uses.
I had a Topeak Prepstand, I agree with you. but the one I have does not have the handle, only has a knob, it's horrible to use.
With a trail or enduro bike the arm sags down s when you put the bike in straight it will be tilted after it sags, and the stand can easily flip over if you hit the legs on it. a lot of play too, way over prices, horrible value. it was only a temporary solution as I needed it and could not find a stand, I upgraded to Park Tool PRS3.2-2
Thanks for this helpful insight. I have that second cheapest bike stand, and some tape around the horizontal bar provides just enough friction to keep the bike upright when necessary.
Thanks for this detailed review, very well explained! Regarding the cheapest one, it's a white label bike stand meaning that it's been sold under various brand names.
I own the cheapest one and I've bought it here in The Netherlands at the tools firm HBM Machines for 50 euro. Your 2nd bike stand, a similar one is available at Action (their online shop) for just 35 euro's (yes the Dutch chain of cheap shops, of which you have now so many in Poland)
I use one like the blue one but hold the bike by the frame and not the seatpost . Mine is ment to support 50kg and seems to hold my heavy arse ebike when you balance it properly and the holding post has a better tightener than the one you show so i can do it by one hand . My ebikes bloody heavy with a rear hub motor and 60v 30ah battery . Mine was 60 bucks delivered . Its the first stand ive ever bought and i like the 4 legs for stability .
I love that Cannondale 2.8
Very details explain and comparison.
excellent english for us mono-lingual folks! THANK YOU!
i have a park tool pcs-10 i bought new many years ago. there have been times when i thought
i could use a second stand for doing unusual jobs.
He forgot to mention the good'o reliable Park Tool tools and stands. I do have Park Tool PCS 4.2, MSRP at 300+ but get it in new condition on used market for $175, no complain, can rotate to any angle and is build like a tank.
possible no distributor in eastern europe?
I’ve also got the Topeak one that lifts up the rear wheel like a motorbike stand.
You should try the Crivit bike stand from the Lidl, it looks like the mix of the two cheapest with the clamp of the 3rd one. The angle adjustment by the way still not the best, but I think thats just because its made for top tube mounting. If you mount with the top tube you can play with the balance.
I have the stand that is called Sportneer (its called something else in the US) and I've had it fall over when I bumped it, but never with the bike on it. I put together my Bianchi and I took apart an Old Trek 1220 and neither fell over.
One small tip, if you are going to use the stand outside on uneven ground then a tripod legged stand will always be easier to keep stable.
Bike Hand!! It's probably the best reasonably price stand, similar to 3rd one but better quality. it's just a really good design, light weight & convenience, perfect for quickly pulling out to wash Mountain bike
You could use a roof pulley to hoist the bike up on the front while it is clamped in the stand!
Lidl stand rules! :)
A have heard loads folk saying the same thing
I got my bine stand for 30$ from lidl it's like the 1st design but has quick release and you can tighten the clamp without the nut
Lidl or Aldi do a great stand for €30apprx. Adjusting knob nuts are recessed don't turn as you twist the knob
Buy nice or buy twice. Just bought Feedback Sports Pro Elite
What do you think of the Feedback Sports Pro Elite Repair Workstand?
How does it measure up in terms of the points mentioned here?
Always clamp the bike while on the ground then raise the bike off the ground. Work smart not hard. The magnet in the tray is good for keeping screws and other small magnetic parts from being lost.
The best one and cheapest: chain or ropes with hooks.
Can you damage the top tube or cables clamping horizontal.
Good comparison. The Topeak is not good once the teeth breaks.
I think it's very hard to tell others how this stand is or is not better for someone. While you can explain what you like or dislike, you have no idea how someone else might use it. Are they only taking care of one bike? Is it a family of bikes or is it someone that rides a lot and has several bikes? And what if it is a shop? I have done all of the above, and think that a stand is one of the most important tools you can have. A good stand will hold the bike where you want it, it will be able to rotate if necessary, and the company will offer parts if you should need them. It's also something that you buy once, unless you simply want another.
Nice reviews. I owned sportneer stand. It took me 1 month to decide which one should I get. Check on youtube & amazon reviews. I choose sportneer stand it has a good review & Clint Gibbs reviewed it on 2019 & don’t see any problems using it on my full suspension bike. Nice quality mid range price between cheap & expensive.
Yes that one is good..
For Asia Market they call it ROCES instead of sportneer.
Just colour is a bit different champagne gold + black.
Sportneer is silver + black
Is all the same coming from China. The price is 70 USD including shipment.
With my REI member dividend I got a Park Tool work stand for 30 bucks.
which one? is park associated with rei? don't you love a good deal?
i'm glad for you.
i used to shop rei in denver, but never spent enough to get a divvie.
@@rodneyjohnson4794 10.1. I spent a lot there the year prior. These days their bike shop looks kind of sad.
Link to your toolbox at the end of the video would be much apricated. Links for the stands too, I guess. Thank you for another useful video and greeting from Czechia! ;-)
Thanks for the tips, I went with a wall mount because my ebike is super heavy. There is nothing as stable as the wall mount : )
A very good comparison video from the angle of bike mechanic! I need to buy bike stand and my final thought goes to Roces brand (very similar if not the as Sportneer). Now I know I have to adjust the angle rotation before removing front/rear wheel. Thanks a lot for the great info!
Just got Roces rc100 for USD70. So far serve my need for home use within my budget. Easy to keep when folded. Stand Wt - 5.9 kg and max bicycle wt 27 kg , more than enough to serve my need. The repair stand comes with tool tray and adjustable stabiliser rod. But I find the rod a hussle to use. May be need to get use to. Overall value for money.
Thanks for this very informative video
Even on the cheapest ones the bike won't rotate and on the expensive ones the teeth won't break if you hang it on the balance point so that the center of mass isn't too far out, only if you hang it on the seatpost like you did on the first one it will rotate. Better hang it in the middle of the frame where the center of mass for your corresponding angle is located, then you can do everything with the cheap one (Lidl had a similar one for 15€)
Nice video, thanks for sharing ;)
what about cealing arm with clamp, i cant find it anywhere but pro bike shiops have them and they are more practical.
Excellent. Very helpful!
Look second hand I just got a nice park tool stand for $100.
This is the first comparison of bike stands I've seen and bike stands have made a huge splash down into the market in the past four years. Unbelievable!
great video, really helpful, thanks!
I am building my own bike stand right now , it will be superior ...
Most likely the engineers are NOT bikers! And the bean counters force "value engineering" on certain parts they don't understand to reduce cost.
just like with automobiloes, the motor engineers do not talk with the transmission engineers, etc.
Very excellent
Ha ha, you don't have to perform a destructive testing to show us the stability of the stand with one wheel off!!
Nice video and very accurate.
I got the blue one. It was from Aldi, just $30 USD…
And the 3rd one also, at USD 100
Great video 👍
Nice review and great outfit of yours
I paid £30 for mine, it’s perfect
Is there one like sportneer but wall mounted? Like the angle change
Nice video
HI DANNY,🎉🎉🎉very nice
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Hi sir , why didn’t use Unior or park tool work stand ?
too expensive
Unnecessary expensive
Topper :))
And yet you do not have the Park Tool stand that all professionals use.
Where I get this in India mumbai
I actually have the cheapest demonstrated here, and have had no issues with it
Even to rotate the bike ? How much your bikes weight if it's the case ?
Several kids bikes gave been on it,cruisers, road bikes (steel,aluminium, and carbon), mountain bikes. . Whatever
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What about Park Tool stands?
Good but expensive..
@@Freedom-Free That's true. We have two Park Tool stands in our shop, very easy to use, can hold every bike, but way too expensive...
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the PArk tool is better
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Gift me a mtb plz
what, no Kestrel?! Incomplete review. (that's a joke by the way if it wasn't obvious)
I can't take advice from someone who clamps their frame into the stand rather than the seat post.
Why not? I’m pretty sure u can do both, but I always prefer my frame over my dropper.
@@MiChElnumber4 do you clamp a dropper from the part that slides up and down or the outside part if you can?
having to re set the seat post height of every customers bike is not always the fastest way. for professionals we consider both speed and effectiveness, and if something is just as effective and faster we will use it
Clamping to the seat post is the worst possible position if you are working with your bike level!
It's perfectly fine to clamp it to the frame, although you might have to be careful with fragile carbon frame, but only if the position is not equilibrated or if you tighten the clamp too much (is it even possible),
I got number 2 recently for £42. It's great
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