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I’ve been using this one for about a year with no issues. Was also looking at Park Tool options but got this from Amazon for $80 USD on sale. I also like that it collapses down and takes up minimal space in the garage.
Ya the lower is super easy even for someone that doesn’t work with tools or whatever much. The uppers are slightly more involved.
Only specialized tool I got for lowers is the pivot pin installation tool. I hate single use tools but for $10, pfffft. I’m very, very bad with springs of all sizes. Big ones that you need to compress like when doing lift kits scare the fuck out of me, and tiny ones in guns always fly across the room never to be found again. Could just do the forward pivot pin with a piece of plastic if you’re good with that kinda stuff, or:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078KSDGZ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have several feedback sports products, but yeah unless you are transporting it a lot, the extra sturdiness isn't worth the cost. The bikehand stand i have was like $90 on Amazon, and has been going strong for 2 years of twice a week use now, and the clamp is superior to all but the most expensive FS stand, which are, what, triple the price?
>Cheap repair stands have crap adjustments, fold poorly (if at all), have weak and hard to adjust heads, and are generally not very stable, which is a serious issue when tuning a drivetrain for example
The bikehand stand definitely has none of these issues
The park tool videos on youtube are very well done and easy to follow for a beginner. If you feel like doing it yourself, you can save the money paying someone for a tune up and put it towards a bike stand on Amazon and do it yourself and watch the videos (assuming you have a bit of time).
Bikehand Bike Repair Stand (Max 55 lbs) - Home Portable Bicycle Mechanics Workstand - for Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes Maintenance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_pr5cGb9280DRQ
Thank you for the list. I just ordered bikehand stand. Hope it last for a while. Please clarify what torque wrench to start with. You are saying get a wrench that clicks in place when you get to the set torque? and preferably a low torque one from 2-15Nm? Thanks again for your help.
I'm using a bikehand pro stand, 90 on amazon. Not the cheapest or the most expensive. I was surprised by how high quality it actually is, especially the part that clamps on the bike, it's a great design.
Here it is holding the bike I am working on.
The combined weight of everything in that picture is about 60lbs. Heavier than that and you probably need some fancy park tool stand, but if your bike is 52 this one will hold it no problem.
I bought this one from Amazon. Venzo Pro Mechanic Bicycle/Bike Repair Rack Stand Wanted something with a small footprint when setup. So far it has been working great for me but most of the time I've been clamping it on the top tube of my hard tail which is also the balance point. So haven't tested it out clamping other things, like the the seat post.
I made one of the pipe-clamp style ones a few years back. Not sure what plans I used, but this guy's youtube video shows more or less how I did it.
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It was....okay. i mean, it worked. But to be honest, for the ~$30-40 I spent on the pipe clamp, pipe, fittings, etc and the time I put into it, I'd have been better off buying a cheap Amazon/ebay stand for $50-100. Which is what I eventually bought. But, that said, the DIY one did work.
Folks on r/bikewrench recommended this one and it has served me VERY well, even holds up heavy hybrid bikes. Sub $100 too.
CXWXC Bike Repair Stand -Shop Home Bicycle Mechanic Maintenance Rack- Whole Aluminum Alloy- Height Adjustable https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BMN8BM3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mtayFbNSE2ZJC
I second the advice to buy a complete upper and only assemble the lower yourself. There's only two challenging steps in the lower assembly process and one of them is completely trivialized by buying one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Real-Avid-223-Pivot-Tool/dp/B078KSDGZ1
The other (bolt catch pin) can be made equally simple by buying an Aero M4E1 lower that is threaded rather than needing a punch to install. That lower also uses a threaded takedown pin as well, making that step a little easier.
A small torque wrench. Park is awesome but their torque wrench is $$$. I have this one and it's been great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00811WQT8/ And obviously doubles as a regular small socket wrench with 1/4" drive hex bits.
When I worked at REI, I always found myself reaching for the Park tri-hex. Need to buy myself one of those.
https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-CCP-22-Crank-Puller/dp/B001VS1M20/
95% chance its this tool. Any square taper crank arms can be used to replace them, provided they are the correct length - probably 170 or 180mm
I replace my chain when my Park CC 3.2 shows .5% wear
I used to replace my cassette after 6-7 chains, but I'm riding more indoors now, so spreading the load over two cassettes, so I think I can go 10-12 chains now, but I think I'll just wait until I get a skip.
I use a thin lube (RnR Gold), so I apply it before every ride outdoors, and before every other ride indoors. I wipe the chain off after applying.
Everything stays clean, quiet, and my drivetrains tend to last a long time.
I don't do anything to my indoor cassette, it never gets dirty.
Exactly. The following is the same torque wrench (Spin Doctor) as the one sold at Performance Bike but for less $$. - Amazon - VENZO Bicycle Bike Torque Wrench Allen Key Tool Socket Set Kit
It is a decent torque wrench set.
I got one off Amazon it really surpassed my expectations. Ive had two different bikes on it and it did not fall over. Works for me. It appears youre not in US but nobody replied so figured i would. https://www.amazon.com/Bikehand-Mechanic-Bicycle-Repair-Stand/dp/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517619329&sr=8-4&keywords=bike+stand
I bought this one on Amazon and I'm pretty happy with it. I've definitely used better stands than this one, but you can't beat the price. I use it at home for quick jobs like you mentioned and also for cleaning my bikes.
I have this bike stand,
Venzo Bikehand Pro Mechanic Bicycle/Bike Repair Rack Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LMfKBb6584VV5
I dig it.
I don't use a torque wrench. I know I should but everything on the bike is such low torques (speaking from the perspective of someone who works on cars and industrial equipment) that I just make sure everything feels "right" to me... Haven't broken anything or had anything fail on me out on a ride yet... But that doesn't mean you shouldn't get a torque wrench if you want to do it right. As far as torque wrench set go even the expensive ones are cheap compared to the torque wrenches I'm used to using... So cheap/expensive are relative terms. I'd probably buy something mid range with good reviews on Amazon, personally.
$89 stand I bought on Amazon has served me well, including working on a rather heavy e-bike on the regular.
Bikehand Pro Mechanic Bicycle/Bike Repair Rack Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9B7OKQ/
Got this on Amazon a few years ago and it’s excellent for the price:
VENZO Bicycle Bike Torque Wrench Allen Key Tool Socket Set Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00811WQT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fGpdSvpBK9vot
There are several variations on this stand, under lots of different brand names. It isn't as good as a Park or Feedback stand, but it will do an adequate job. I use the second one as my wash stand, it is strong enough to hold e-bikes for washing, not as stable as the Park or Feedback stands, but sufficient.
Armors tools can be bought for like 10 bucks at academy. And I’ll be honest I’ve never used a torque wrench. And I run my guns pretty hard never been an issue. Although for real get this it’s a game changer https://www.amazon.com/Real-Avid-223-Pivot-Tool/dp/B078KSDGZ1, although these will be your best easy to get started tools. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3J2X53WWTALA8?ref_=wl_share
I can see in the picture that your crankarms are offset from each other by 90 degrees instead of opposite each other. So you are going to need to use a crank puller to take one of them off and a 14mm socket to put it back on right. Or if you are near a friendly bike shop, they might do it for you for free and just laugh at you a little.
http://smile.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Puller-Square-Cranks/dp/B001VS1M20
You remove that bolt in the center of the crank spider. Then you get a crank puller tool that threads into the crank, then you twist the lever and it’ll pull itself off. There’s no “easy” way to do it without the correct tool.
This is what you need: Park Tool CCP-22 Crank Puller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VS1M20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZJYVXC55EPZ5D0NYDXR9
How often are you working on your bike(s) because that is a huge outlay of cash.
If you have several bikes that you work on a lot of the time or you plan on servicing/currently service bikes for money then I'd say go for it otherwise I recommend something cheaper like this Bikehand one (not sure if available in the USA) instead.
Put this on everything! It took me 4 burns to learn this lesson, this will also serve as a preventative. Don’t pull your zippers hard when they’re sticking- it’ll break them and you’ll wear out your tents prematurely. Just add this generously to zippers and bike parts and you’ll be 💯
Finish Line DRY Teflon Bicycle Chain Lube, 4-Ounce Drip Squeeze Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IDZXRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WGHT44V4JR76R665832J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
this stand has great reviews. Has anyone used it?