Home Made Bike Stands

Stoo61

I remember seeing some on here. How many of you have made your own?

I thinking about doing it, any tips on material and techniques?

Iwingstein

See what you want and copy it. You don't have to make it nice and light, just use sensible materials - steel is good as it can be cut, bolted or welded.

For padding, use pipe insulation and cable ties to hold inplace.

ATB

Simon

The Big Cheese

I personally wouldnt risk making my own, I would be distraught if it all came crashing down around me (not that I doubt my own ability to build one)

You can purchase a solid, decent workstand for about £50 which I think is a great deal. I am very pleased with mine (from Merlin)

By the time you have purchased the (quality) clamp and materials etc, taking labour into account, it's easier to just buy one with confidence.

I wouldn't put my rig in some 2x4 frame with a makeshift clamp, that's for sure.

cat_with_no_tail

I'm with The Big Cheese on this one. I appreciate the cost aspect involved in building your own. But when you can buy a good stand for £50 that's where my money goes.

However, if you really want to build your own, there's instructions for one here

bellys

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bic ... air-Stand/
http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Ben ... air-Stand/
http://www.ladyada.net/make/bikestand/index.html
http://www.bicyclebikes.com/bicycle-rep ... plans.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4777602_build-b ... stand.html

good luck

Sloper

There's the Decathlon stand at only £30? I got one.. does the job fine 8)

jay12

i saw someone using 2 hooks which were attached to the ceiling of a shed(i think). i might do that as i don't usually need a bike stand for repairs. but sometimes i wish i had one to make things easier a quicker