G00SE Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 That's pretty weird, I have the same one and can comfortably clamp on the seat tube. Front wheel does dip a little but not that much. Maybe try tightening the knob holding the top tube after reinsterting it again. As for clamping on the Top tube. Silverback's love for Jagwire completely sealed cables makes me happy everytime..... I have had the same experience, doesn't dip too much.Perhaps putting some kind of shim in the top adjuster, or even roughing up the plastic could provide better grip and stop it slipping.
Raydek Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Oh yes, one other thing that has come to mind seeing the above pic.. You need to glue the red end caps of the clamp section on, otherwise they start slipping off in whichever direction forces are working on them. But the shim/roughing idea could do the trick.
TALUS Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I have both. TorkCraft at holiday spot and Parktool at home. The difference in actual performance is huge. Buy the best you can afford.
V12man Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I have both. TorkCraft at holiday spot and Parktool at home. The difference in actual performance is huge. Buy the best you can afford.Agreed - buy the best.... Remember - if your bike falls off the stand, or if the stand falls over, then the fix might cost more than the difference in price between cheap and a proffessional stand....
Raggy Posted November 20, 2014 Author Posted November 20, 2014 Agreed - buy the best.... Remember - if your bike falls off the stand, or if the stand falls over, then the fix might cost more than the difference in price between cheap and a proffessional stand.... Stand costs more than my bike so if it falls over the stand damage would be my bigger worry but you are all right about buying the best. Just trying to convince myself the money would be better spent/saved for a new trail weapon
Hackster Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Just bought the PCS-10. Paid around R2200. Nice piece of kit.
V12man Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Stand costs more than my bike so if it falls over the stand damage would be my bigger worry but you are all right about buying the best. Just trying to convince myself the money would be better spent/saved for a new trail weaponI want to see you try and damage a good pro stand... (other than paint scratches...) http://www.parktool.com/product/single-arm-professional-work-stand-prs-3-2-1 carrying capacity.... more than ALL my bikes weigh combined.... And drop the base on your foot, and you will for sure need to have netcare on speeddial... http://www.parktool.com/product/repair-stand-base-130
ScottCM Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I want to see you try and damage a good pro stand... (other than paint scratches...) http://www.parktool.com/product/single-arm-professional-work-stand-prs-3-2-1 carrying capacity.... more than ALL my bikes weigh combined.... And drop the base on your foot, and you will for sure need to have netcare on speeddial... http://www.parktool.com/product/repair-stand-base-130Now that looks awesome, but must cost more than the bike
V12man Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Now that looks awesome, but must cost more than the bikeI only know of a couple of bike shops with those.... they use them for a reason.... PRS-9 or 10 is really going to last forever at home, no need to go hog wild... I chose a PRS-25 for home, because it is lighter and I like to work outside under the tree - so it gets moved around a bit sometimes.
TALUS Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I only know of a couple of bike shops with those.... they use them for a reason.... PRS-9 or 10 is really going to last forever at home, no need to go hog wild... I chose a PRS-25 for home, because it is lighter and I like to work outside under the tree - so it gets moved around a bit sometimes.There is something special about working on the bike outside in the sun.Maybe it is that feeling of freedom (similar to going commando?)
V12man Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 There is something special about working on the bike outside in the sun.Maybe it is that feeling of freedom (similar to going commando?) More like losing wires on your headphones... its a real bonus...
droo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 There is something special about working on the bike outside in the sun.Maybe it is that feeling of freedom (similar to going commando?) I don't think I'd recommend freeballing while working on your bike. Too many things that turn and slice and grind. Much like frying bacon. Just don't.
johanpre44 Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I don't have one yet, but thinking of making the Park Tool PSC-9 (or 10) my next tool investment. Currently I just flip my bike over in the garage to work on it, but it can be such a hassle sometimes (not to mention that its a massive hassle assembling a bike this way). The biggest reason why I think the Park Tool is the only one I will buy is because of the Clamp Mechanism which is metal and the "taper" used to change the angle of the clamp (compared to plastic teeth on other brands), no chance of it ever breaking.
Wyatt Earp Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I think the big difference lies in the ease of use of the adjusters and clamping mechanisms that they use...and of course you pay a bit extra for the big names too No, the toys are for people who play play fix their bikes, a good work stand is a workhorse for heavy duty daily usage all day long .
Wyatt Earp Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I think the big difference lies in the ease of use of the adjusters and clamping mechanisms that they use...and of course you pay a bit extra for the big names too No, the toys are for people who play play fix their bikes, a good work stand is a workhorse for heavy duty daily usage all day long .
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