Mechanic repair stand

[kentw]

Hi, fellow hubbers.

 

I am looking at bringing in a couple of bike repair stands and would like to know what you would consider a fair price point. 

 

Dependent on the freight cost, I am looking selling them between R1000 and R1600. 

Look forward to hearing what you have to say.

 

[Pah Bear]

Kind of item one buys when CWC runs a special. Then you pick it up (like I did) for round R499/R599, so ...

[bikebloke]

is it park tool ?

 

or generic?

 

or generic that looks a bit like park tool?

 

its not such an un realistic price if its good quality

[Kalahari Vegmot]

It looks like the CWC one... If quality is better, R1000; if they're the same, R700

[kentw]

I know CWC have the occasional sale on a similar item and at very good prices. If you had not got one at CWC, how much would you have been willing to pay for a home repair stand?

[Tony datoy]

I for one wouldn't buy one unless it's high quality. The clamp and clamping arrangement on the low quality one I bought from my LBS is useless. The plastic is too hard and the way in which the clamp tightens is flimsy. If you don't get it 100% correct it makes depressions in the top tube or the bike just drops off onto the floor. I only use mine to wash my bike. The one I have is tork craft!! Absolutely useless for its intended use.

[Albatross]

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[shaper]

CWC are not the only one who sell similar for a good price... If you do a little online search you can find the tork stand without too much trouble and not just have to wait foe a CWC sale and availability

 

http://www.vbike.co.za/tork-craft-bicycle-repair-stand/

http://shop.technopro.co.za/tork-craft-bicycle-repair-work-storage-stand-compact-bike-p-17787.html

[Pah Bear]

I bought the one available from CWC on their sale - R599 (http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/cwc-bicycle-repair-stand) and it suites my needs. Do all my maintenance on road and MTB with little problems. Don't think i'll be willing to spend more than R800 for a home maintenance unit. If I start a repair shop and do it as a business, then I would probably think again.

[sirmoun10goat]

The cwc clamp is plastic, so it doesn't hold the bike very stable. Otherwise it is a good deal.

 

What is this clamp made of?

[daniemare]

Why not just buy a Parktool PSC9 stand for R1,200 plus VAT and free shipping from Chain Reaction? Probably the best value and quality stand Rand for Rand.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/za/en/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs9/rp-prod5787

 

So for a non-Parktool stand, price must be well under R1000. That is probably why the CWC and Torque Craft jobbies come in and around R700-R800

[Delgado]

Check out Strides.co.za

 

I have their fold up which is great. Owner is a former pro cyclist so they know a thing or two

[ChrisF]

Why not just buy a Parktool PSC9 stand for R1,200 plus VAT and free shipping from Chain Reaction? Probably the best value and quality stand Rand for Rand.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/za/en/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs9/rp-prod5787

 

So for a non-Parktool stand, price must be well under R1000. That is probably why the CWC and Torque Craft jobbies come in and around R700-R800

 

Two options :

 

Cheap - around R600 - use this for washing the bike

 

Quality - Parktool is in a different price bracket, and remember there are different units in the Parktool range so carefull when just quoting cheapest prices ....

 

 

 

I built my own workshop stand.  It swings down from the roof trusses when used.  Gradually added the bits and bobs so that it delivers everything I would expect from a top notch stand, including tool trays etc.

 

Will be buying a cheapy from CWC to wash the bikes ... and if they load their price I will make another plan.

 

 

 

PS - BAD timing for this thread, with CWC about to land their next shipment of workshop stands .... now to see what price they charge ....

[ChrisF]

Hi, fellow hubbers.

 

I am looking at bringing in a couple of bike repair stands and would like to know what you would consider a fair price point. 

 

Dependent on the freight cost, I am looking selling them between R1000 and R1600. 

 

Look forward to hearing what you have to say.

 

Kent welcome to the Hub

 

As you have seen from the previous replies - well informed audience here.  Also a tough market with MANY points of supply !!

 

Cheap stand ... LOW price ...

 

It would have to be Parktool or similar to get attention at a higher price.

[TAAHIRWP]

I waited since the cycle expo for CWC to get stock.

 

Purchased a stand from them yesterday at 599.00

 

I think the quality is really good. Will definately suite my use, not industrial use though.

 

But ideal for me, and it folds up easily for storage too.

 

For what it's worth previously all my maintenance work was either done with the bike upside down, or on the floor stand. And that's been going on for around 4years.

Decided I only need a workstand now since I am capable of doing more machy work these days.

[BaGearA]

Why not just buy a Parktool PSC9 stand for R1,200 plus VAT and free shipping from Chain Reaction? Probably the best value and quality stand Rand for Rand.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/za/en/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs9/rp-prod5787

 

So for a non-Parktool stand, price must be well under R1000. That is probably why the CWC and Torque Craft jobbies come in and around R700-R800

we use this in our shop and its bomb proof , anyone look at unior yet ?