What do you roadies use for a bicycle repair/wash stand?
07-08-14, 07:41 PM
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I use this stand. I used it for my heavy hybrids so it's easily handles my road bike.
I use the Park CM-5.2 Cyclone to clean my chain. That and Simple Green heavy duty cleaner will do a good job on a dirty chain. I'm pleased with it.
I use the Park CM-5.2 Cyclone to clean my chain. That and Simple Green heavy duty cleaner will do a good job on a dirty chain. I'm pleased with it.
Another vote for this stand. Inexpensive...works well.
07-08-14, 08:09 PM
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I use this stand. I used it for my heavy hybrids so it's easily handles my road bike.
I use the Park CM-5.2 Cyclone to clean my chain. That and Simple Green heavy duty cleaner will do a good job on a dirty chain. I'm pleased with it.
I use the Park CM-5.2 Cyclone to clean my chain. That and Simple Green heavy duty cleaner will do a good job on a dirty chain. I'm pleased with it.
07-08-14, 10:30 PM
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I use the Elite Workstand to build, clean and maintain my bicycles.
For degreasing/cleaning the chain, I leave it on the bicycle and use a brush to scrub the chain/cassette/pulleys with the rear wheel still attached. Once those bits are clean I remove the rear wheel and clean the rest of the bicycle, along with the bar tape, using soapy water.
07-09-14, 07:54 AM
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+1 And it is a bit cheaper than the PCS-10. Main difference is the type of clamp. I like the one on the 9 better.
07-09-14, 08:19 AM
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I originally had (and still have) two pieces of climbers rope attached to the ceiling in my garage, with a carabiner on the end of each and alpine butterfly loop knots at various places along the rope. I loop each rope around whichever part of the bike I want to elevate (usually saddle and stem) and clip the carabiner into one of the loops. I put a metal loop on the ceiling as well to hook the ropes up and out of the way on the ceiling. Yes it can move a bit, but was ~$15 in materials so the price was right at the time. The only downside was not being able to use my hose to wash the bike as I didn't want to spray in the middle of my garage. So I also have a Park PCS-9 that I can move into my driveway, or use in the basement, or take with me to events.
I also prefer not to wash my tape with soup. Just soap and water for me. Less tasty, but gets the job done.
I also prefer not to wash my tape with soup. Just soap and water for me. Less tasty, but gets the job done.
07-09-14, 11:45 AM
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Here is my recent post about the $55 stand I received the other week.
https://www.bikeforums.net/electronic...air-stand.html
So far so good, still working well for me.
https://www.bikeforums.net/electronic...air-stand.html
So far so good, still working well for me.
07-09-14, 12:16 PM
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I have a park stand I use for repairs, adjustments ...... what is this wash you speak of? 
07-09-14, 12:53 PM
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Loving my TACX stand. Easy to set up, small footprint (great for setting up in the basement or garage), no clamping on delicate seat posts. And, you can spin the bike around for easy access.
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i ordered this one from amazon Robot Check works good holds my mtn bike clamped on top tube perfect. When clamping my road bike on the seat post it will drop the front end a little, no biggy.
07-12-14, 07:28 AM
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What do you roadies use for a bicycle repair/wash stand?
Two inner tubes tied to my basement ceiling. One for the saddle, one fir the bars. Built and rebuilt dozens of bikes with this set-up.
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