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Older "Ultimate" bike repair stand and modern dropper posts

Old 06-05-23, 11:48 AM
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Older "Ultimate" bike repair stand and modern dropper posts

I have this old (1999) Ultimate repair stand. It worked fine grabbing onto standard fixed seatposts. Meaning the bike wouldn't spin around while in the stand.

It does have difficulty holding onto the inner post on a dropper post. Meaning the outside diameter is too small for the repair stands jaws to clamp onto firmly. So the bike spins on the seatposts axis.

Does anyone have a solution to this issue?

I know I can extend my dropper posts outer post and grab onto that, but then I have to get the post back to the right height, set the seat perfectly straight, and torque the seat post bolt down when I'm finished working on the bike.

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Originally Posted by lyle.coop
I have this old (1999) Ultimate repair stand. It worked fine grabbing onto standard fixed seatposts. Meaning the bike wouldn't spin around while in the stand.

It does have difficulty holding onto the inner post on a dropper post. Meaning the outside diameter is too small for the repair stands jaws to clamp onto firmly. So the bike spins on the seatposts axis.

Does anyone have a solution to this issue?

I know I can extend my dropper posts outer post and grab onto that, but then I have to get the post back to the right height, set the seat perfectly straight, and torque the seat post bolt down when I'm finished working on the bike.

Thanks
I have the newer version of that stand, it still doesn't fit droppers. Cardboard?



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Old 06-05-23, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Schweinhund
I have the newer version of that stand, it still doesn't fit droppers. Cardboard?


I wonder if Feedback sports make after market jaws for the vise end of the stand. Or if there are rubber pipe jaws that can be modified for this stand.
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Old 06-05-23, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lyle.coop
I wonder if Feedback sports make after market jaws for the vise end of the stand. Or if there are rubber pipe jaws that can be modified for this stand.
Worth a try!
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Old 06-05-23, 06:56 PM
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Wrap a rag around the seatpost thickly enough that the clamp is tight enough that it won't spin
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Old 06-05-23, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWMass
Wrap a rag around the seatpost thickly enough that the clamp is tight enough that it won't spin
With the caveat that you should be extremely careful when clamping a dropper post and the rag should be clean so you don't introduce any nasty stuff or scratches to your dropper.

Wireless droppers are great because you can just remove it and put in a cheap-o rigid seatpost and clamp as you wish. Not saying that is the reason to get one but it is a nice benefit. That being said I won't give up my Thomson anytime soon.
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Cut a piece of hardware store rubber hose the needed diameter in half lengthwise. Or try wrapping the jaws in an old inner tube if that's enough
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