What is the best Bike / Cycle maintenance / work stand? We review the top value options.

A good quality works stand is a must have for the home mechanic. It can represent a serious cash investment so choosing the correct model for you is not easy. I spent far more in my first work stand than I did on my first bike. Most will do the job but some represent good value at their respective price points. Here are the ones i have owned or worked with over the years.

Dirty pro tools BICYCLE WORK STAND

What they say: This model of bike repair stand has many quick release clamps and a magnetic tool tray. It is ideal for any professional how requires a high spec heavy duty repair stand

What we say : A Good beginners option. Basic model for those that are on a tight budget.

Latest design bike repair stand with “quick release” clamp (not the basic difficult turning clamp) , magnetic tool tray.

Buy this if you want a good basic stand.

Pros

low price

Cons

limited features

Elite Team Workstand

What they say: Perfect for events or if you need to tuck your stand away in your workshop, the Elite Team Workstand is easy to use and easy to fold away and store.

What we say :I have used this several times, it sets up and folds easily so would be good for transporting to events.

Elite’s Team Workstand is ideal for safely securing your bike when you are carrying out maintenance and repairs at home or at events. It has a 360° adjustable clamp and a 3 point base with rubber feet which allows you to work on almost any bike. Once finished, it can be folded and conveniently stored away.

Buy this if you want a better quality stand that can pack up small.

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Pros

Easy set up
Sturdy build

Cons

lots of competition at the price point

Park Tool Team Race Stand

What they say: Originaly designed for the US Postal Service professional cycling team, the Park Tools Team Race Stand allows you to tackle all repairs an maintenance with ease and also folds up to just 84cm for easy storage.

What we say: Basically a pro level work stand. Serious money but the best costs.

The new PRS-20 Team Race Stand is a compact, Euro-style work stand that securely holds the bike without clamping the frame tubes or seat post. Ideal for bikes with ultra lightweight frame tubes and seatposts, and for bikes with tight access areas that can’t be clamped.

Now features a taller bottom bracket saddle to clear the sensor used on power meter (watt measuring) cranksets.

Buy this if only the best will do for you.

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Pros

Pro level kit.
Top quality

Cons

Expensive but can be found at discount on wiggle

X-Tools Home Mechanic Prep Stand

What they say: The X-Tools Home Mechanic Prep Stand & Workshop Mat is ideal for anyone who wants a professional workshop at home or on the road.

What we say: Mid price offering from x-tools that comes with a floor mat. X-tools are a maker of bike tools so know a bit about bike repair. Good quality for the money and comes with a hand floor mat.

Buy this if you want a very solid design by a proper tool company.

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Pros

Good price
Comes with a matt to protect the floor

Cons

Base not a wide as some

Park Tool PCS-9 Home Mechanic Repair Stand

What they say: Superb value for money bicycle repair stand offering legendary Park quality for an unbeatable cost. Three-point folding leg system creates a stable base to work from.

What we say: Great basic work stand by park.

The PCS-9 offers Park Tool quality in an entry level repair stand for the home mechanic. The PCS-9 works well for many recumbents and bikes with odd shaped tubing.

Buy this if you know and love park but don’t want to pay the earth.

Pros

Usual Park Quality
Solid clamp
Park Warranty

Cons

Higher price point to pay for this level of quality

Park Tool PCS-10 Home Mechanic Repair Stand

What they say: The Park Tools Home Mechanic Repair Stand is a sturdy portable repair stand. Clamping pressure is fully adjustable and it will clamp tubes from 24 to 76mm. It also folds down to 104cm for easy storage and transportation.

What we say: An easily folded and better adjusting stand from park. A bit more expensive than the pcs-9 but worth the extra few pounds.

The PCS-10 has all the features of our popular PCS-9 Home Mechanic Repair Stand but with special upgrades to make set up, take down, and use faster and easier. The PCS-10 works well with many recumbents and bikes with odd shaped tubing.

Buy this if you want the bes in value and performance. A superb stand that will last a lifetime.

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