SJX426 

I am conflicted about this approach. My Italian bikes have Campagnolo seat binders that are nearly one time use. Replacements are not inexpensive. Oh use something else, not.
Unfortunately, it takes a fair amount of torque to get the clamp tight enough to keep the post from slipping.

galyons

I have used the older version of this Park stand for over 10 years. https://www.parktool.com/product/tea...egory=Portable I think it is the PRS22. The stand is heavy duty, very stable and portable. It does not use the typical seatpost/frame type mount, which it replaced. I have been using it to refurbish my, new to me, 2002 Cannondale road tandem. I did have to add counterweight tot the front to offset the weight of the tandem overhang.

Cheers,
Geary

70sSanO

It depends on what maintenance I’m doing.

I’ll lightly clamp a top or seat tube for low frame torque situations. That can range from an after wash dry and lube to cable, housing, brake pad replace/adjust, etc.

If I’m doing something that requires a tighter clamping pressure or needing to torque against the clamp, I’ll raise or remove/replace and clamp on the seatpost.

John

SoSmellyAir

Yeah, the Feedback clamp does require some practice. My method is to (1) lift my bike with my right arm, (2) squeeze the clamp together (around the seat post) with my left hand, (3) tighten the clamp with my left hand. This works better than holding the knob to push the clamp close and tighten in a single step.

Mad Honk 

I have the Hirobel addition that I use with my work stand to hold the exotic frames. It does not stress the frame and uses only the top tube to hold the bike stable for work. It does not use any clamping mechanism but relies on a small rubber strap to hold the bike in place within the attachment. Smiles, MH

rm -rf

I have the original version of this Feedback stand. The company was Ultimate back then. I have no idea when I bought it, but it was more than 25 years ago. I really like the clutch clamping mechanism. A quarter turn, then slide it out freely. Slide it back inward then turn the knob to clamp. Fast and easy, and won't crush a tube.

About 4 or 5 years ago, the clutch mechanism quit grabbing consistently. The replacement part fit my old stand, and was surprisingly inexpensive. I think it's better designed, too, good for another 20 years.
Stands are a lifetime investment. It's so much easier to adjust shifting and brakes, and to rewrap bars, and even clean the bike.

I never clamp the frame, just the sturdy seatpost.

My older road bike had a short seatpost, so I hacksawed the clamp "feet" a little shorter. That worked fine. I got a replacement set of full size pad feet when I got the replacement clutch.

scott967

I have a bikehand stand that looks to be about the same as https://www.jensonusa.com/Foundation-Bike-Repair-Stand

Does everything I need. I clamp on the seatpost.

scott s.
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blinky

As with other bicycle related items , stands have evolved in a good way - my first stand many years ago was a Minoura that I thought was flimsy at the time , and then subsequently got the Ultimate which was OK but the upper throw lock lever didn't hold tight - Like the OP I will continue to use the stand in the garage but am now looking at the fixed stands from Park that I provided links to above - in my case it could attach to either a wooden support post of a stairway coming down to the garage from inside the house or on the work bench - the OP could nail a 2x4 to a wall stud and accomplish the same thing .

The two fixed stands from Park that I linked above look to me like they would be worth the money and provide everything you would need to work on your bike for a long time .

For bike cleaning the video I linked above is a great and straight forward option instead of using a portable bike stand .

Ryan_M

Just to throw a different viewpoint at you... Since you're going to be working on your own bike I'm assuming you have some proficiency with tools. Have you thought about building something and spending those Jensen bucks on something more fun? I did this (yeah I still haven't trimmed the 2x6 to length), it was kinda meant as a proof of concept but has worked out perfectly. It was all scraps and repurposed wood, I also didn't need it to be mobile so I anchored it to my table saw. I've built a few bikes on it and it doesn't leave me wanting for anything - otherwise I'd just build a new one! The close spacing of the "hangers" was meant so I could flip the bike around but with the adjustable height I've never done that. This was free for me but maybe $15ish if you had to buy the materials. I have the means so I dadoed the joints but completely unnecessary, as it is I can hang my body weight on it (190lbs). Easily achievable to make it using only a jig saw and drill. There's also lots of other designs on the net.

Not as attractive or polished as what you're looking at but just floating an idea.

pbass

Nicely done! My garage space unfortunately wouldn't be conducive to a setup like that.

Prowler 

Just to throw another different viewpoint at you: I do most of my bike work by hanging the bike from a loop of rope attached to the ceiling in my shop, mostly minor adjustments and cleanings. At times I prefer a more stable arrangement so I use this trunk rack I fished out of the tip at the transfer station. I removed what I did not need and attached the bit of wood that holds it in place in the jaws of the vice until I tighten the jaws. A bike is cradled with the top tube across the two arms. I've also bent the right side arm down a bit so the bike tips down and the fork settles straight ahead. The hooks are wrapped with inner tube and felt to protect any paint and I keep "bungee balls" handy to secure the F wheel to the DT if desired. Works pretty well for many tasks and is easy to put away when not needed. I cannot dedicate a space in my shop to bike work and a floor stand. TOO many other projects all the time.

DOS

I have had feedback elite from before it was feedback (it was Ultimate when I bought it). Its been a great stand and I like the auto release mechanism on the clamp. But I do agree with @cyclcommute’s observation that getting clamp set one handed is a bit fiddly, and I covet his commercial park clamp. I have found the feedback stand plenty stable even with older heavier steel bikes.

southpier

the search function lead me too far afield although among some educational threads. but to the point, is there a bottom bracket style workstand with a concession to holding a full fendered bike? or will i be tasked with making something; i'm thinking the lightest aluminum extrusion in the vein of 80-20 and associated hardware. this will most likely cost as much as the stand!

thanks

Litespud

It’ll be fine. Really the only things you’re really going to the hauling on are BBs and cranks, and even then it’s nothing compared to the forces exerted on the frame just by riding on it. At the end of the day, just by keeping the bike immobile and at a comfortable working height, any stand will be a quantum lead forward compared to no stand. It’ll transform your bike maintenance 👍

Roadies_Rok

pbass if you are looking at a Jenson repair stand I'd suggest that you get a Park 9.3 stand. The money is similar and IMO the Park is a better stand. I have the Park 10.4 stand which I scored for $50 from a buddy who had upgraded his stand and wanted to help me out but the Park 10.4 which is no longer made was a $450 stand. Good luck and have fun.

cyccommute 

About the only one that I can think of that might work is the Park PRS-22.2 but it is really pricey. Frame clamp stands are cheaper and, frankly, more useful. You really can’t work on a headset with the PRS-22.2, for example.

oris

I'm sure the OP has already made his decision. However here's my 2 cents.

I have the Feedback Sport stand when it used to be Ultimate Support; had it for at least 10 years now and is the best non-bike investment. Only issues I've had is the rubber on the clamp has dryrotted and fallen off. Otherwise it's solid and packs down easily.

Overall having a quality bike stand is a worthwhile investment for the serious cyclist or tinkerer.

phtomita

I got a wall mount one, similar to this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14427976389...YAAOSw0~hhhgog
The design is different from mine.
Mine has two metal plates you can attach to the wall, then the arm is inserted to it. When not using I just remove the arm out.