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KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt. KSM150PS 325 Watts Empire Red Stand Mixer (BRAND NEW) $260.50 |
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(15) Any Mars Brand King Size or Stand Up Pouches Candy Coupons Buy 2 Save $1.00 $0.99 |
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AMZER FOLDO STAND UP FOR APPLE IPAD 2 BRAND NEW $22.99 |
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Samsung TV Stand PB 550 BN61-04967A – Brand New $25.00 |
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FRIENDS PHOTO ALBUM WITH STAND HOLDS OVER 30+ PHOTOS – BRAND NEW/MINT/RARE $6.00 |
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LEGACY OF DISORDER LAST MAN STANDING SEALED CD + BRAND NEW T-SHIRT SIZE L!!!!!! $9.99 |
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BRAND NEW 1100 LB RED MOTORCYCLE CENTER JACK MINI LIFT STAND GARAGE SHOP REPAIR $69.95 |
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STAND and SALUTE Cricut Cartridge Brand New Sealed $12.25 |
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60.5 Inch Six Shelf Graphite Cookware Stand Made of Heavy Gauge Steel Brand New $106.06 |
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NEARLY NATURAL BOSTON FERN W/STAND SILK PLANT TRADITIONAL HOUSEPLANT BRAND NEW $132.20 |
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Acoustic Energy Aelite One stand mount speaker Mint!! Famous England audio brand $250.00 |
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Lucky Brand Birds on Branch Silver-Tone Jewelry Tree Stand $29.99 |
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PDO99 BRAND NEW TARGUS 2 ANGLE STAND ipad 1 2 Acer Xoom HTC Galaxy TABLET $0.99 |
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BRAND NEW! SEIWA W727 iPhone iPod Cell Phone holder with 3D rotatable clip stand $19.99 |
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OnSale!! BRAND NEW BLACK 10″ Car TFT LCD Stand Alone Headrest Monitor $99.99 |
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BRAND NEW 62″ ROLL COLD LAMINATOR,LAMINATING MACHINE,SELF-PEELING,WITH STAND+CE $1,399.00 |
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Brand New 1.6M (63″) Roll Cold Laminator Laminating Machine,Electric With Stand $639.00 |
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Brand New Resin Red Lips Eyeglass Holder Sunglass Stand New Decor Great Gift $19.99 |
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Brand New Resin Red Lips Eyeglass Holder Sunglass Stand New Decor Great Gift $19.99 |
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Brand New Resin Red Lips Eyeglass Holder Sunglass Stand New Decor Great Gift $19.99 |
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BRAND NEW STAND UP COLLAR RUFFLE BROWN TUNIC TOP 18-22 $26.84 |
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BRAND NEW STAND UP COLLAR RUFFLE BROWN TUNIC TOP 18-22 $26.84 |
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DMK 7 ft Light Stand – Brand New $22.99 |
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JUSTIN BIEBER-STANDING- POSTER-90CM X 60CM-BRAND NEW $11.83 |
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“L@@K” BRAND NEW Large Ornate Music Stand Cards Scrapbooks “L@@K” $4.99 |
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Brand New HTC Desire S G12 Glossy Hard Mobile Case with stand, Green $24.88 |
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Brand New HTC Desire S G12 Glossy Hard Mobile Case with Stand, Blue $24.88 |
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Brand New HTC Desire S G12 Glossy Hard Mobile Case with stand, Gold color $24.88 |
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1940 Keystone Hand Saw Display Stand Fish Hook Brand ad $9.99 |
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Universal Type Magnetic Base Stand Holder Brand New $14.95 |
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BRAND NEW GENUINE Targus Truss Case & Stand for Samsung Galaxy Tab THZ040US $24.40 |
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BRAND NEW KitchenAid FT Food Tray Attachment for Stand Mixers $25.99 |
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Cricut Stand & Salute Cartridge Brand-New $14.99 |
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Cricut Stand & Salute Cartridge Brand-New $14.99 |
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Brand New Adams Hornet 12 Black/Red Stand Bag $79.99 |
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Steiff Brown Cuddly Soft Woven Fur Standing Rico Meerkat 20cm 064425 Brand New $65.96 |
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STAND and SALUTE Cricut Cartridge Brand New Sealed $10.58 |
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STAND and SALUTE Cricut Cartridge Brand New Sealed $7.50 |
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Cricut Stand & Salute Cartridge Brand-New $14.99 |
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PREMIER 4000 SERIES STRAIGHT CYMBAL STAND BRAND NEW $97.98 |
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Cricut Stand & Salute Cartridge Brand-New $14.99 |
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2011 Callaway X-22 X22 Golf Stand Carry Bag Navy Blue Brand New $149 Retail $71.05 |
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Frank Shaving Arcylic Stand for Shaving Brush Brand New $1.99 |
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Frank Shaving Arcylic Stand for Shaving Brush Brand New $1.99 |
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Brand New Crystal Metal Earring Holder Jewelry Display Stands 4.5” H $0.99 |
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BRAND NEW VIZIO E552VL 55″ LCD TV OEM STAND BASE $30.00 |
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STAND and SALUTE Cricut Cartridge Brand New Sealed $5.00 |
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Brand new Alpaca Wool Llama Figure – stuffed animal – PERU – 8-9 Inch Standing $24.00 |
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BRAND NEW KITCHENAID KP26M1XCE PRO COPPER PL 600 STAND MIXER 6 Quart Stand Mixer $449.99 |
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BRAND NEW JET 14″ CLOSED STAND VERTICAL BAND SAW #708115K $749.99 |
The ABC’s of Buying a Cycle Repair Stand
Anyone interested in doing home bicycle repair, maintenance and even general bike cleaning, will look into getting a good cycle repair stand sooner or later. I have read so many reviews from those who have used various types of stands in the process of doing my own research, probably read a few too many, but I learned some useful things in the process and I’ll condense my research into some short and simple tips on how to buy a good one without getting bewildered by the choices. I will also let you know my own personal choice.
There are four simple rules to follow when choosing a cycle work stand:
1. Don’t Buy Cheap!
When I say cheap, I mean around $40. Cheap stands are too risky. I’ve read too many reviews by people who have purchased a cheap bicycle stand and they are either not happy at all with their purchase because it is not very sturdy or they are managing with it but wishing for something better. If your budget is tight, wait until you can afford a good sturdy one. You definitely do NOT need a heavy duty shop cycle repair stand for home repiars, but you do need one that will hold your bike sturdy and strong while you work on it.
2. Choose Your Clamping Mechanism Wisely
The clamping mechanism is the part of the stand that is going to hold onto your bike and keep it elevated while you work on it. There are some repair stands that hold your bike by the bottom bracket, but then you can’t turn it upside down if you need to. I don’t recommend this style for most. The majority of home repair clamps will use either a screw in clamp or a cam-style clamp. With the screw in style, you need to hold your bike in place while you screw it shut. The cam-type clamp allows you to be super speed clamp man and clamp it shut with one swift clamping action. I prefer the cam-style clamp myself. Both the screw in and cam-style are adjustable so they can grip either the seapost or top tube of your bike. They should rotate your bike 360 degrees and be able to adjust to any height you need to hold your bike.
3. Brand Does Count
There are a number of cycle repair stand brands out there. Park Tool is the most well known out of all of them and I have yet to read a negative review from anyone using one of their stands. Even those who had chosen other brands often mention in their reviews that they would prefer a Park stand. I have also read positive reviews from other brands too, but personally I would stick with a Park Tool. I didn’t see a huge difference in price between Park and others, unless you go for the real cheap ones, but then remember rule number one. Very important.
4. Keep it Portable
Unless you run a bike shop, it’s not necessary to get a heavy duty non-portable stand. Home mechanic bike stands generally have a tripod base and can be both sturdy and portable at the same time. How portable you want it is up to you, but keep in mind that if you choose it too light, and therefore extremely portable, you will lose out on some stability. Look for a good middle ground between portability and stability. Portable stands can be folded up and put away when you are done or moved to another location without much difficulty.
I hope the above guide is helpful on what to look for in a good cycle repair stand. My personal pick is the Park Tool PCS-10 Mechanic Bike Repair Stand as it was one of the stands that had the most positive reviews in the right price range.
About the Author
For more information and pictures of a great cycle repair stand as well as a complete review of the popular Park Tool PCS-10 Home Mechanic Repair Stand.
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