DIY Bike Stand

knack-knees

Been mulling over making a bike stand as it doesn't look too hard.

Just wondered if anyone has done this and more importantly figured out the clamp section.

Here's what I've been looking at - the 'pony pipe clamp' looks ideal but is only available in the US.

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bic ... air-Stand/

aidso

I'd be afraid of that thing tipping backwards toward that wardrobe, should there not be another leg pointing in the other direction for stability?

I bought one from LIDL during the summer for £35 and it does the job. Here's a pick of my hack-bike sitting in it:
http://i.imgur.com/NsloLl.jpg

wishitwasallflat

I've read a fair few people say the LIDL ones are great but hard to get - re DIY I thought about this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOME-MECHANIC ... 256a28de6f

HOME MECHANIC BENCH MOUNTED BIKE CYCLE REPAIR STAND SPARE CLAMP HEAD ONLYY £14

haven't built it up myself yet but it looks like it should be ok - let me know it you do please OP?

knack-knees

Noticed they both have the same clamp, exactly.

I could wait for the lidl sale but they're not common sales

wishitwasallflat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOME-MECHANIC ... 230d2a53af

wishitwasallflat

Same stand I think ?

sandyballs

Yes that is exactly the same stand i have one and am just putting the finishing touches on a Giant TCR Advanced i have built on it. Very good value even at the ebay price.

anto164

Merlin have a 15pc off offer on all park gear atm.

PARK15 is the discount code!

Decent work stand for £70 with the voucher

Go through Quidco for some cashback too.

jamespuahnIv2cMJ6

I saw this video about a $8 (material cost) bike service stand, https://youtu.be/r0QI7472abk

MattFalle

millions on tbe 'bay for between £20 and £30 so if you're budget conscious just go for one of them.

MattFalle

another option is to track down a really old or broken turbo trainer (therefore dirt cheap) and just use that - i use an old broken Tacx job occasionally if something is in the workstand.