bike work stand

KERRY MONTGOMERY said:

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a stand for working on bikes in the garage? Would
prefer on that mounts to the exposed 2x4 studs in the wall.
Thanks,
Kerry

I am going to weld one up to fit into my portable workbench.
Saw one on eBay.
Meantime I have been using the following temporary stand to work on my
standard non susp MTBs.
You need 2 of those cheapo fold up work benches... with the 2 pieces of wood
which move when you turn the 2 clamping handles as per the Black & Decker
"Workmate".
Put one bench at the left side and open it about 50mm.
Put other bench to the right side and tightly clamp a piece of 4 x 2 with
about 200mm sticking up.
Move benches so they nearly touch, and with the 2 slots in line.
Lift bike up so front wheel sits in the slot in the left bench (tire rests on
the 2 metal clamping mechanisms).
Move the benches so that the chainstay spreader behind the BB (where kick
stand bolts on) is supported by the 4 x 2 in the right side bench.
Clamp lightly on the front wheel.
Clamp or screw pieces of timber onto the sides of the 4 x 2 to form a "U" so
bike cannot slide off.
By moving things around you should be able to rotate pedals and adjust gears,
brakes etc.
Makes a very useful low cost stand for working on the rear end and everything
is at a nice height.
When you have done it once it only takes a few minutes to set up.
I actually use a "Triton" superjaws for the right side but these may not be
available everywhere.

Rob

KERRY MONTGOMERY said:

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a stand for working on bikes in the garage? Would
prefer on that mounts to the exposed 2x4 studs in the wall.
Thanks,
Kerry

http://www.parktool.com/tools/PRS_4W.shtml

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KERRY MONTGOMERY said:

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a stand for working on bikes in the garage? Would
prefer on that mounts to the exposed 2x4 studs in the wall.

I have 2 types of "work stands" -- ropes hanging from the ceiling and my
trainer. The ropes are great for quick tweaks and things like chain
oiling and tube changes. I just hook the saddle nose into a loop. The
trainer allows you to try out fitting adjustments immediately as well as
shifting under load. I have built and re-built several bikes using only
these for support. The trainer is also nice because I can put down a
drop cloth and work on bikes indoors in the winter.