It clamps the bike by front or rear dropouts and the frame is supported at the bottom bracket and held in place by a strap. A bit faffier than normal stands (particularly if you use full mudguards) but, once on, you get equal access to both sides and it all feels nicely held together!
I think you can get similar stands from other companies. Not sure how much cheaper they are but this thing feels like it is made from spares from the Forth Rail Bridge
I wrap the top tube in foam and then apply the clamp loosely to the foam wrapping. Even with the tightening lever applied it is still quite loosely clamped. I then turn the lever so it is being screwed to a tightish clamp. Once I am happy with the degree of fixity I stop tightening and get on with the job.
Adopting this approach you avoid the situation is a sudden over clamped load being applied as a shock load.
As said above it you need it so tight you will damage the tube then work with bike on the floor and use the clamp to stabilaise rather than clamp.
I have the Edin Bike Coop Evolution stand which seems to be the same as the Ribble one.
Just what is the problem with bending over? I mean, not as if we are pro mechanics and mess with bikes all day and night. Put anything carbon in a clamp and get trouble.
Don't know about that. For example I'd be happier clamping a carbon top tube than an alloy Cannondale top tube with the thickness of a coke can.
My carbon bike has a carbon aero seat post so swapping to an alloy is not an option. So far I've had no problems clamping it by the seat post with my Minoura work stand- carbon composite isn't made of cheese.
^ hey! a turbo-less turbo-trainer. Actually the best is the likes of a Tacx Spider Team - used by a lot of pro mechanics
Yup, gets my vote. I keep a heavier duty stand for the MTB and a Tacx Spider Team for the carbon road bikes.
Mattsaw, here's a pic of one (you odn't have to remove the rear wheel, I was giving the bike a complete clean)
The top swivels/locks so really easy to turn the bike round leaving the base where it is. The top pulls out and the legs fold giving you two easy pieces for storage.
Don't know about that. For example I'd be happier clamping a carbon top tube than an alloy Cannondale top tube with the thickness of a coke can..
I remember the aluminium Klein's. You could dink the top tube in with your thumb but the material would not permemently deform. Assuming your Cannondale was T6 treated 7005 aluminium it would have an elongation of about 10% making it considerably more ductile than carbon fibre, despite its lower tensile strength. I'd much rather put an aluminium top tube in a clamp than a CF one.
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It clamps the bike by front or rear dropouts and the frame is supported at the bottom bracket and held in place by a strap. A bit faffier than normal stands (particularly if you use full mudguards) but, once on, you get equal access to both sides and it all feels nicely held together!
I think you can get similar stands from other companies. Not sure how much cheaper they are but this thing feels like it is made from spares from the Forth Rail Bridge
You don't need it tight. If you do you are a monkey.
I don't clamp my steel bikes tight....
Wrap frame or post with some thin kitchen cloth, and put in clamp and tighten, it should just hold it, no big forces are needed.....
Any big wrench wielding is best done with bike on the floor.....
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Adopting this approach you avoid the situation is a sudden over clamped load being applied as a shock load.
As said above it you need it so tight you will damage the tube then work with bike on the floor and use the clamp to stabilaise rather than clamp.
I have the Edin Bike Coop Evolution stand which seems to be the same as the Ribble one.
Problems problems
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Don't know about that. For example I'd be happier clamping a carbon top tube than an alloy Cannondale top tube with the thickness of a coke can.
My carbon bike has a carbon aero seat post so swapping to an alloy is not an option. So far I've had no problems clamping it by the seat post with my Minoura work stand- carbon composite isn't made of cheese.
Mattsaw, here's a pic of one (you odn't have to remove the rear wheel, I was giving the bike a complete clean)
The top swivels/locks so really easy to turn the bike round leaving the base where it is. The top pulls out and the legs fold giving you two easy pieces for storage.
I bought one this week. Used it yesterday, it's great, and well worth the price.
I remember the aluminium Klein's. You could dink the top tube in with your thumb but the material would not permemently deform. Assuming your Cannondale was T6 treated 7005 aluminium it would have an elongation of about 10% making it considerably more ductile than carbon fibre, despite its lower tensile strength. I'd much rather put an aluminium top tube in a clamp than a CF one.