Bike Repair Stand?

[hulagirl]

Thanks for this -

Question, REI has a much more expensive version of the Feedback than the one you linked. Any reason to go with one vs the other in your opinions?

http://www.rei.com/product/729321/fe...e-repair-stand

[Becky]

It looks like the biggest difference between the two is the clamping mechanism. My (our) stand is more like the first one linked, and the clamp has never bothered me. I'm not sure that the "upgraded" clamp or extra weight capacity is worth another $60, unless you're wrestling a heavy bike or a tandem.

Just my 2 cents though....

[out_spokin']

If you can afford it go with the non-ultralight version. The clamp is just that much better & easier to use. They sell a shop/commercial version of the clamp because mechanics like it so much better than other varieties...my shop has gradually replaced every one of their old clamps with the Feedback one.

[hulagirl]

I went with the Pro-Elite. (non-ultra light)

Really do like it. Easy to use. Take's a bit to get used to - never having used a repair stand though. Opted to get the tray as well - nice.

Been using it a lot. So much so that my training pals see my bike and go "Wow! That's a really clean bike!" heh.

[out_spokin']

Cool! Congrats and happy wrenching.

[tzvia]

For clamping to carbon bikes with carbon seatposts, I suggest getting a cheap aluminum seatpost and putting that on the bike to clamp to. I would never clamp into carbon fiber.