Workstand recommendations requested

[54ny77]

Had a Feedback Sports Pro Elite. It was really great, but I ain't got it no more 'cuz, well, it done gone needed to go bye bye when it did.

Now need a new one. Anything else out there as good as the Pro Elite? The thing I liked the most was that quick release feature.

Appreciate any suggestions. :cool:

[dave thompson]

I’ve had a Pro Elite stand I got years ago when they were branded Ultimate, still working extremely well. I going to get a Feedback Sprint stand to use when I’m servicing tri-bikes with the odd seatpost profiles that the Pro Elite can’t handle.

[bikinchris]

I still have one of the original Ultimate stands I have used for about 20 years as a mobile repair service and a pro elite Feedback. I also use the Hirobel clamp for Aero seatposts.

[eric01]

Feedback sports sprint for me. Works very smooth. Secure attachment. Ticks all the boxes

[zmalwo]

If you want a clamp type work stand the $35 ebay ones are more than good enough. I have one of those and they are sturdy as hell. but I'm going to get the front dropouts fixed type with bottom bracket support next. They seem to be much sturdier than the clamp down on top tube or seat post type.

[chiasticon]

depends upon what your priorities are...

the Park post-clamp style stands are great for being set-and-forget. they're heavy and clunky to setup/tear down, but hold a bike well and you can get bikes in and out of them quick enough. if you need quick setup/tear-down, I'd look at Feedback. if you need lightweight, they also have some great options for it. if you need to work on many bikes frequently, the quick release clamp on their Pro Elite is the way to go. if you hate how long even a standard clamp takes, you'll hate the Sprint (or other beam-style stands) as it takes even longer to remove a wheel and then clamp the bike. if however, you frequently do deep work on the bike, do full builds, or have a bike with odd-shaped tubes, the beam-style stands are excellent.

so... like I said, it depends upon what your priorities are :)

[benb]

I've had the same heavy park one since 2001 and it's still going strong, my guess is I paid half or less what the Feedback Sports Pro elite one cost.

You didn't mention your bike requirements.. if you've got a bike with an integrated seatmast with an aero profile on the seatmast that really informs your decision.

I had such a bike and it was a PITA to use with my Park, but I don't have that bike anymore. My Trek Domane is OK to clamp on the seatmast topper according to the dealer so no worries there. I have a Specialize CG-R post on my other bike and that is a bit of a pain to use too.

[54ny77]

Thanks folks.

Plain bikes, no weird seatposts. Just used for general tune ups and cleaning, the occasional n+1 build, need to fold up and put away since space at a premium.

Sounds like I'll get the Feedback stand again. That was a nice setup. Was just curious of what else is out there in similar scope.

[Elefantino]

I now use my Elite Pro Race stand more than my Topeak Prepstand (similar to the Feedback) because it's easier, although you do have to remove the front wheel.

[zmudshark]

Thanks folks.

Plain bikes, no weird seatposts. Just used for general tune ups and cleaning, the occasional n+1 build, need to fold up and put away since space at a premium.

Sounds like I'll get the Feedback stand again. That was a nice setup. Was just curious of what else is out there in similar scope.
Nothing tops a Feedback for home use. IMO.

Get the one with the quick release (Elite Pro?)

[72gmc]

Does Feedback have a smaller clamp area than Park?

I have the Park consumer stand, and the jaws of the clamp are tall. It's not compatible with the fist full of seat post I'm working with.

[Gummee]

If you've got the DIY skills, get a bench/wall mount from Park and an EVT clamp that fits.

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[MikeD]

Feedback sports sprint for me. Works very smooth. Secure attachment. Ticks all the boxes


I have one of these. Having to remove a wheel to attach it to the stand is a PITA, and resting on the bottom bracket shell isn't too secure.

[CSKeller]

I have the older Ultimate Elite stand that works great for a lot of maintenance but about 6-7 years ago, I got a Feedback Sports Sprint stand.

It works great especially when building up a bike. You have a solid base when working on bottom brackets and it allows you to spin the bike to easily get to the other side for cabling or washing or installing bar tape.

Both types of stands have their pros and cons. I am glad I have both so I get the best of both worlds. If someone twisted my arm and said I could only chose one, it would be Feedback Sports Sprint stand.

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[eric01]

I had a park clamping stand years back. Crimped a cannondale seat tube. With modern carbon frames I’m even more paranoid. Since then, sprint stand for me.

[mktng]

you looking for something you can haul around?
or something that'll be sticking around your shop area.

i have a work stand like this.
it'll likely last a lifetime.

mine is on small caster wheels. making it easy to roll out of the way if needed. even fully loaded with tools and a bike on it.

the massive tool tray is also really useful.

only thing im trying to wrap my head around is how i'll service my TA bikes on it :P (ideas welcome)

[VC Slim]

I'm partial to this Tacx workstand.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/picture.php?albumid=85&pictureid=462

[Gummee]

I had a park clamping stand years back. Crimped a cannondale seat tube.

That's why you don't clamp anywhere but the seatpost.

I constantly see pics of people clamping tubes and cringe.

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[pdmtong]

If you go with the Feedback traditional clamp style spend the money on the Pro elite to get the quick release clamp head. As others have mentioned, thats a really great and useful feature.

I also have the feedback sprint stand. very nice, love that you can spin the bike around. if you decide on the beam style, look closely at the Park. I think the Park may be more flexible across multiple axles diameters and spacings.

each style has it's +/- but if I had to choose one, it would be the beam for my needs. so as suggested, evaluate the style based on your bikes and needs.

I have both because found each new on local CL for ridiculous prices

[MikeD]

The Hirobel looks interesting https://silca.cc/products/hirobel-clamp. Might get one to work with my old Park workstand. Pricey though.

[pdmtong]

The Hirobel looks interesting https://silca.cc/products/hirobel-clamp. Might get one to work with my old Park workstand. Pricey though.

I get that silca is a premium product with precision tolerances in their pumps and tools. This however is a piece of metal with two rubber bands. make the price $95 and these fly off the shelf.

[happycampyer]

These don't swivel (unless you put them on casters), but they look nice and sturdy:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GbRj7z7/0/1daafebb/M/i-GbRj7z7-M.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zx3Qg5Z/0/f1db9e1c/O/i-Zx3Qg5Z.jpg

Oh, wait, just noticed you later posted that space is a premium. This one folds:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-fhXXbKP/0/14d8406a/O/i-fhXXbKP.jpg

;)

[54ny77]

thanks all, i re-ordered a pro elite. wish i had the kind of dedicated space to get a full fledged pro shop stand that doesn't need to be put away, but alas, nope.