I am looking for a good quality bike maintenance stand. I think a tripod would be better as I would like to take it to rides and the ground may not always be even. So, who has some recommendations?
I am looking at the feedback sports sprint. I like the maneuverability and the stability of the tripod. Also at 13 pounds it is super portable. Anyone using this one??.
ForrestM wrote:I am looking at the feedback sports sprint. I like the maneuverability and the stability of the tripod. Also at 13 pounds it is super portable. Anyone using this one??.
I considered the Feedback Sports Sprint stand, but opted for the more conventional Pro Elite (same 12.6lb weight as the Sprint). Fantastic quality. Only one minor gripe, i sorta wish the main clamp three-pointed knob was the same bigger/heavier size as the rear knob, which might enable it to spin a bit, for quicker closing. But overall, I'm glad I spent the money.
One advantage to the more conventional design over the Sprint... I've been keeping the clamp open, turned upwards, with a small rag on the main bar, and use the workstand as a simple holding stand, with the nose of the saddle resting on the bar. The rear wheel raised just a bit. It's a quick bike-holder this way, can grab the bike and go for a ride, or when coming home, just quickly rest the saddle's nose on the bar.
If you wanted to save some money, and have an REI membership, you could get one during one of REI's 20% off sales...
