Park PRS-20 Workstand

[jhcakilmer]

I really like this design, and functionality, but I've never used one. Do you guys have any experience with them. Thanks

Originally Posted by jhcakilmer

I really like this design, and functionality, but I've never used one. Do you guys have any experience with them. Thanks

I have one and love it. No need to clamp any tubes, adjustable height, turns, etc.

[jharsha]

+1 all of the above plus very stable

[BdaGhisallo]

It can't be beat. It will accomodate any bike, and as was said, you don't have to worry about clamping fragile frame tubes. Euro mechanics had homemade workstands that clamped the fork and cradled the bb for years. Park finally got wise and commercially produced a great version of one.

[theprep]

Super solid and great for taping bars because the front fork is clamped and can't rotate.

The one negative I have found is; trying to clamp the rear dropouts to work on the front end of the bike. You have to remember to relocate a hand screw from the left side of the stand to the right side. If you don't relocate this screw, the bike will not sit in the bottom bracket cradle properly. Then it is a little difficult to juggle the chain, der., line up the drop outs and tighten the quick release.

My bottom bracket cradle busted after being a little careless when mounting up a bike. My LBS replaced it at no cost however.

[Veloo]

Bumping this for more feedback.

I see one on a local ad for $100. I already have a basic upright repair stand.

Any complaints about this older model Park stand?

[TBLS]

This model is quick release only out of the box. Newer models are thru axle compatible and there is an adapter available to use on the PRS 20. Think it is about $60

If it has the adapter slam dunk deal or if you need qr only

[oldguy00]

Originally Posted by Veloo

Bumping this for more feedback.

I see one on a local ad for $100. I already have a basic upright repair stand.

Any complaints about this older model Park stand?

I've had one forever, works great. I just recently bought a new adapter for it from one of the UK mailorder houses - chainreaction I think, to handle the thru-axle frames

Think this is what I bought:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/.../rp-prod149810

[Veloo]

On another thread, there was mention that the strap can get in the way of shifting on the crank.

Do the later versions also use that BB strap?

[oldguy00]

Originally Posted by Veloo

On another thread, there was mention that the strap can get in the way of shifting on the crank.

Do the later versions also use that BB strap?

I never bothered using the strap. I just secure the front fork and let the BB area sit on the rubber piece. Never needed a strap to lock it down for anything. But thats just me...

[Tim Porter]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

I never bothered using the strap. I just secure the front fork and let the BB area sit on the rubber piece. Never needed a strap to lock it down for anything. But thats just me...

I also use the strap very rarely--you'll know when you need it.

[dave thompson]

I only use the strap when doing heavy duty torqueing/twisting on the bike. Not needed otherwise.

[Dude]

Unpopular opinion here. I really really don’t like these stands. Upright stand, that hangs from the seatpost is far and away the quickest, easiest and most convenient. These stands you can’t just hang by the saddle to quickly change pedals/lube chain/fiddle with whatever.

You also can’t do a full tuneup in one go. In my mind, they are a solution to a problem no one has.

The only instance is if you have a TT/tri rig that doesn’t cooperate with an upright stand.

[Spaghetti Legs]

I’ve had mine for about 10 years and very happy with it. The only deficiency is ability to do front brake installation/adjustments with wheel off. I could probably fix that by getting a handlebar holder and mounting on the rear dropout holder but I just lean the bike against the washing machine instead. I rarely use the strap; mostly when working on bare frames.

[old fat man]

Agree with dude. Also can't adjust front brake while bike is in these stands. And for thru axle bikes, you're needing to spend the time to unthread front axle, possibly with a tool, just to put bike in the stand. Definite pass for me.