Difference between Park Tools TS-4 and TS-4.2?
08-19-19, 05:04 AM
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Difference between Park Tools TS-4 and TS-4.2?
Does anyone know the difference between these two trying stands? Let's plan like the TS-4 is discontinued but still available at many retailers.
On the park tools website, it just says the 4.2 is new and improved or something to that effect. No real details.
On the park tools website, it just says the 4.2 is new and improved or something to that effect. No real details.
08-19-19, 06:06 AM
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https://www.parktool.com/product/pro...g-stand-ts-4-2
I believe its all in the description starting with the word 'updated'
I believe its all in the description starting with the word 'updated'
08-19-19, 10:22 AM
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https://www.parktool.com/product/pro...g-stand-ts-4-2
I believe its all in the description starting with the word 'updated'
I believe its all in the description starting with the word 'updated'
08-19-19, 11:04 AM
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Wow, that looks truly monstrous!!!
I'm seeing notes on the web indicating that the TS-4.2 has a welded base, while the TS-4 does not.
Otherwise it sounds like a bunch of minor updates.
I think the TS-2.2 is designed to accommodate most 29er wheels with tires mounted. The TS-2 would require the 29er tires to be removed.
The TS-4 series appears to be more oriented towards fat wheels/tires, but of course, would be multi-purpose.
I'm seeing notes on the web indicating that the TS-4.2 has a welded base, while the TS-4 does not.
Otherwise it sounds like a bunch of minor updates.
I think the TS-2.2 is designed to accommodate most 29er wheels with tires mounted. The TS-2 would require the 29er tires to be removed.
The TS-4 series appears to be more oriented towards fat wheels/tires, but of course, would be multi-purpose.
08-19-19, 03:22 PM
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I suppose the question is what your need is.
Road Bike Tires
MTB Tires
Fat Bike Tires
Home Use?
Shop Use?
Do you have a TS-4 and thinking of an upgrade, or found a source for a good used one?
Is the savings of a used truing stand worth it to you?
Is the difference in price worth it to you?
Road Bike Tires
MTB Tires
Fat Bike Tires
Home Use?
Shop Use?
Do you have a TS-4 and thinking of an upgrade, or found a source for a good used one?
Is the savings of a used truing stand worth it to you?
Is the difference in price worth it to you?
08-20-19, 06:27 AM
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08-20-19, 06:28 AM
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I suppose the question is what your need is.
Road Bike Tires
MTB Tires
Fat Bike Tires
Home Use?
Shop Use?
Do you have a TS-4 and thinking of an upgrade, or found a source for a good used one?
Is the savings of a used truing stand worth it to you?
Is the difference in price worth it to you?
Road Bike Tires
MTB Tires
Fat Bike Tires
Home Use?
Shop Use?
Do you have a TS-4 and thinking of an upgrade, or found a source for a good used one?
Is the savings of a used truing stand worth it to you?
Is the difference in price worth it to you?
08-20-19, 07:47 AM
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Called Park Tools today and here's the answer: The four bolts that attach the caliper arm to the uprights were eliminated in the 4.2 in favour of welding. Apparently the bolts got in the way of very wide tires.
First time calling Park Tools directly and they were a pleasure to deal with. Answered on the second ring and got transferred to a very knowledgeable technical rep. It's such a rarity to get that kind of service these days.
First time calling Park Tools directly and they were a pleasure to deal with. Answered on the second ring and got transferred to a very knowledgeable technical rep. It's such a rarity to get that kind of service these days.
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