shaper Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Been using my Tork stand for the past 3 years, do all my maintenance and have done numerous bike builds from MTB, Road ant Tri.... great value for money and is still going strong!
Long Wheel Base Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 I have a parktool pcs-10 and the reason I wanted something a bit better was my training tandem weights 18kilos!!! Needed something to hold that up without any issues.
HOEKVLAG Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 I got the Parktool pcs-10 a couple of years ago and am really glad I did. It's one of those things that you just buy once.
kentw Posted June 15, 2017 Author Posted June 15, 2017 Thank you for all feedback. The product is very similar to that being sold at CWC right now, main differences are in the fasteners and according to the product spec sheet, the clamp has a rubber insert and not plastic. I guess if I am going to make it enticing to anyone that knows something, I will have to negotiate my price down to bring it in at a lower price point.
ChrisF Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 I got the Parktool pcs-10 a couple of years ago and am really glad I did. It's one of those things that you just buy once. Where did you buy it ? as you rightly say - some things you only buy once (if you buy proper)
HOEKVLAG Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Where did you buy it ? as you rightly say - some things you only buy once (if you buy proper)I think I got it from Sportsworld at the time. Their site is down at the moment so I can't check, but I see it is in stock at Buycycle (https://www.buycycle.co.za/workshop/repair-stands/park-tool-pcs-10-home-mechanic-repair-stand/). The pcs-9 at Evobikes also worth a look (https://www.evobikes.co.za/components/tools/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand.html).
alleyne Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Where did you buy it ? as you rightly say - some things you only buy once (if you buy proper) Also got that Parktool stand two years ago, it seem like it will last for ever. Pricey but worth it.
awesme Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Got the Topeak Prepstand Elite, very impressed, have had it now for 4 yrs. G Also got that Parktool stand two years ago, it seem like it will last for ever. Pricey but worth it.
ChrisF Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Had a some material left over from other projects .... wanted to play a bit .... this is the end result : Pivots from the rafters - It folds down into a tri-pod configuration for stability - I wanted to try something different .... so the clamp gets attached to the bike, while the bike is standing on the ground - Now the bike is lifted up, and the pipe slipped into the stand - The bike can be rotated 360-degrees. I typically use a strap and hook to hold it horizontal, and to keep the steering straight - The next step was to add a tool-tray - Pros - I have access from all around the bike.The bike can be tilted at different angles as the job may requireThe bracket can also be rotated along the horizontal plane if needed.NOTHING on the floor to trip over ... Cons -The tray and clamp-bracket is stored separately.cant wash muddy bikes inside the garage ... will get a cheap stand to use outside for this, must get one that can handle different size bikes .... not for the rider that wants a stand that can be taken with for multi day events. GLAD I did this.
daniemare Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Where did you buy it ? as you rightly say - some things you only buy once (if you buy proper)Check the link in a post of mine earlier in the threat. At current exchange rates the PSC9 is almost half the price at CRC than that on Evobikes website. Free shipping if you are willing to use SAPO. I did, only extra bit to the CRC price per website is 15.4% VaT and import gross up. No duties.
Bateleur1 Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 Bought a PCS-9 soon after I arrived in Germany. After I had to send in one of the kid's bike for a small repair I realised this kite aint gonna fly with 6 bicycles in the house and knew from now on I have to do all the repairs myself. First thing I bought was the PCS-9 and was worth every cent.
cadenceblur Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 I had one of those CWC ones, poor quality with a poor clamp, had one of my bikes fall when using it.. Not suitable for heavier bikes in my opinion. Got the PCS 10 and o couldn't be happier.
Eugene Brown Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 With 7 bikes in our fleet, you are always busy doing something on them, from chain cleaning, brake pads, BB service etc etc and after being the cheapskate for quite some time, I buckled down and bought the PCS10 with optional tool tray from CRC, and compared to my previous TorkCraft stand, I can honestly say that apart from the TorkCraft being lighter and slightly easier to fold up, there is no other comparison. As others have said, worth every cent! If you are going to use the stand a lot, get the best quality you can afford........
Mongoose! Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 I have a "cheapie" (TorkCraft). Going for its third year now.Use it quite a lot - work mainly self on my bikes.(I own 5 carbon bikes myself, with 11 bikes in total, if you count hole family's bikes. Clamp works flawlessly. First time, every time. No issues. Very easy to fold up and down.Takes very little space to store once fold down.Bike very secure when clamped. Friend of mine has a PCS-9. Think they are overpriced. Not even something to keep the bars straight while bike is hanging? (but guess some other overpriced blue gadget will be available for that job...lol). Also like the TorkCraft platform on which it stands more. Much more adjustable / secure when spread widely open on 4 ground contact points. Not even sure of current ZAR price for PCS-9 stands, but prefer my TorkCraft above it. My TotkCraft stand is from the very first ones CWC sold. Can it be that the quality of the first batches were perhaps better than the later ones?...
ChrisF Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 I have a "cheapie" (TorkCraft). Going for its third year now.Use it quite a lot - work mainly self on my bikes.(I own 5 carbon bikes myself, with 11 bikes in total, if you count hole family's bikes.Clamp works flawlessly. First time, every time. No issues. Very easy to fold up and down.Takes very little space to store once fold down.Bike very secure when clamped. Friend of mine has a PCS-9. Think they are overpriced. Not even something to keep the bars straight while bike is hanging? (but guess some other overpriced blue gadget will be available for that job...lol). Also like the TorkCraft platform on which it stands more. Much more adjustable / secure when spread widely open on 4 ground contact points. Not even sure of current ZAR price for PCS-9 stands, but prefer my TorkCraft above it.My TotkCraft stand is from the very first ones CWC sold. Can it be that the quality of the first batches were perhaps better than the later ones?... Tork - R880 - http://shop.technopro.co.za/tork-craft-bicycle-repair-work-storage-stand-compact-bike-p-17787.html ParkTool PC9 - R 2 300 - https://www.evobikes.co.za/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand.html and that is without the steer-rod and tool tray of the R880 Tork .... EDIT - The CWC unit comes with a tool tray and steer-rod.... so very much the same as the Tork unit ... but it sells for R599.
Zorro5614 Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 Does these Torq and CWC repair stands have a weight limit they can handle? Think my Pyga is about 13kg, will that be OK?
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