Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
Thanks R.
Hello Fellow Bicycle Renovators,
We bought the Park dual shop stand (PRS-2.2) and have been very happy with it. While it isn’t a very portable unit but it is nice and solid. We bought a 3/8” thick by 24” square steel plate locally for $60. To fastened it to the plate we bought some coupling nuts https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-16-in-18-tpi-Zinc-Rod-Coupling-Nuts-822271/204337389?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-204785903-_-204337389-_-N and welded them to the plate.
Pedal Mettle and BikeErie.org http://bikeerie.org/ Eric Brozell
On Aug 6, 2018, at 12:52 PM, Tigre Bici bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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When I came to manage 3rd Ward Bikes, there were 2 double Park Stands that used to be anchored to the concrete floor. They had been dis mounted and stored. I was able to barter a bike repair for some steel plates. My point is that there are work arounds for bases. Concrete filled truck rims, for example. Save a bit more and buy wall mounted clamps and bolt them into a 4x4 that has been set upright in a concrete filled truck rim. Hit the scrap yard and look around.
On Aug 6, 2018 11:52 AM, "Tigre Bici" bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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Overall, I find the Park PCS-10 stands are sturdy enough for most anything we've come across. The advantage of those is that they are also portable if you do pop-up shop sessions or need to rearrange space. At about $180 each, they're relatively affordable.
Steve Andruski The Rockville Bike Hub
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 3:20 PM General Manager 3rdwardbikes@gmail.com wrote:
When I came to manage 3rd Ward Bikes, there were 2 double Park Stands that used to be anchored to the concrete floor. They had been dis mounted and stored. I was able to barter a bike repair for some steel plates. My point is that there are work arounds for bases. Concrete filled truck rims, for example. Save a bit more and buy wall mounted clamps and bolt them into a 4x4 that has been set upright in a concrete filled truck rim. Hit the scrap yard and look around.
On Aug 6, 2018 11:52 AM, "Tigre Bici" bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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Hello! I agree that the PCS10 stand is rugged and longlasting, but covet those two-headed PRS2s. I wanted to share what we've done at the Mechanical Gardens to make our heavy-duty shop stands mobile: ratchet-strapped them to mover's dollies. It has worked supremely well. They're study as hell, mobile without being tippy at all since there's so much weight on the base, and cheap too ... I think it was about $20 for a Harbor Freight steel-reinforced polypropylene dolly and a cheap ratchet strap. Works like a charm!
Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op http://bikecoop.nyc/ 596 Acres http://596acres.org/ Bindlestiff Family Cirkus http://bindlestiff.org/
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 5:37 PM, Stephen Andruski swandruski@gmail.com wrote:
Overall, I find the Park PCS-10 stands are sturdy enough for most anything we've come across. The advantage of those is that they are also portable if you do pop-up shop sessions or need to rearrange space. At about $180 each, they're relatively affordable.
Steve Andruski The Rockville Bike Hub
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 3:20 PM General Manager 3rdwardbikes@gmail.com wrote:
When I came to manage 3rd Ward Bikes, there were 2 double Park Stands that used to be anchored to the concrete floor. They had been dis mounted and stored. I was able to barter a bike repair for some steel plates. My point is that there are work arounds for bases. Concrete filled truck rims, for example. Save a bit more and buy wall mounted clamps and bolt them into a 4x4 that has been set upright in a concrete filled truck rim. Hit the scrap yard and look around.
On Aug 6, 2018 11:52 AM, "Tigre Bici" bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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Though a nice heavy-duty stand is definitely an asset, I want to put in a couple words in defense of the portable stands: -simple clamp heads like on the Park PCS-10 or the Feedback Sports "Sport-Mechanic" are easier to learn to use and sometimes do a better job with strange shaped tubes -height adjustment is a great feature, especially if you are working with kids
-nate
On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Josh Bisker jbisker@gmail.com wrote:
Hello! I agree that the PCS10 stand is rugged and longlasting, but covet those two-headed PRS2s. I wanted to share what we've done at the Mechanical Gardens to make our heavy-duty shop stands mobile: ratchet-strapped them to mover's dollies. It has worked supremely well. They're study as hell, mobile without being tippy at all since there's so much weight on the base, and cheap too ... I think it was about $20 for a Harbor Freight steel-reinforced polypropylene dolly and a cheap ratchet strap. Works like a charm!
Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op http://bikecoop.nyc/ 596 Acres http://596acres.org/ Bindlestiff Family Cirkus http://bindlestiff.org/
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 5:37 PM, Stephen Andruski swandruski@gmail.com wrote:
Overall, I find the Park PCS-10 stands are sturdy enough for most anything we've come across. The advantage of those is that they are also portable if you do pop-up shop sessions or need to rearrange space. At about $180 each, they're relatively affordable.
Steve Andruski The Rockville Bike Hub
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 3:20 PM General Manager 3rdwardbikes@gmail.com wrote:
When I came to manage 3rd Ward Bikes, there were 2 double Park Stands that used to be anchored to the concrete floor. They had been dis mounted and stored. I was able to barter a bike repair for some steel plates. My point is that there are work arounds for bases. Concrete filled truck rims, for example. Save a bit more and buy wall mounted clamps and bolt them into a 4x4 that has been set upright in a concrete filled truck rim. Hit the scrap yard and look around.
On Aug 6, 2018 11:52 AM, "Tigre Bici" bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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At the somerville bike kitchen, we have a few of the pro PRS-3 stands that are great (I like the idea of mounting one to a dolly and will try that!).
However, for more portable stands that we setup outside on a good day or take out on the town, I think the feedback sports stands are superior to the Park PCS-10.
They pack smaller for transport and for storage in a small shop, setup more easily and are very sturdy and easy to adjust.
If I were in the market for new stands I would buy feedback sports in a heartbeat.
Luis
On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 2:23 PM, MoBo Bicycle Co-op < mobobicyclecoop@gmail.com> wrote:
Though a nice heavy-duty stand is definitely an asset, I want to put in a couple words in defense of the portable stands: -simple clamp heads like on the Park PCS-10 or the Feedback Sports "Sport-Mechanic" are easier to learn to use and sometimes do a better job with strange shaped tubes -height adjustment is a great feature, especially if you are working with kids
-nate
On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Josh Bisker jbisker@gmail.com wrote:
Hello! I agree that the PCS10 stand is rugged and longlasting, but covet those two-headed PRS2s. I wanted to share what we've done at the Mechanical Gardens to make our heavy-duty shop stands mobile: ratchet-strapped them to mover's dollies. It has worked supremely well. They're study as hell, mobile without being tippy at all since there's so much weight on the base, and cheap too ... I think it was about $20 for a Harbor Freight steel-reinforced polypropylene dolly and a cheap ratchet strap. Works like a charm!
Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op http://bikecoop.nyc/ 596 Acres http://596acres.org/ Bindlestiff Family Cirkus http://bindlestiff.org/
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 5:37 PM, Stephen Andruski swandruski@gmail.com wrote:
Overall, I find the Park PCS-10 stands are sturdy enough for most anything we've come across. The advantage of those is that they are also portable if you do pop-up shop sessions or need to rearrange space. At about $180 each, they're relatively affordable.
Steve Andruski The Rockville Bike Hub
On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 3:20 PM General Manager 3rdwardbikes@gmail.com wrote:
When I came to manage 3rd Ward Bikes, there were 2 double Park Stands that used to be anchored to the concrete floor. They had been dis mounted and stored. I was able to barter a bike repair for some steel plates. My point is that there are work arounds for bases. Concrete filled truck rims, for example. Save a bit more and buy wall mounted clamps and bolt them into a 4x4 that has been set upright in a concrete filled truck rim. Hit the scrap yard and look around.
On Aug 6, 2018 11:52 AM, "Tigre Bici" bici.uanl@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked?
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Tigre Bici