Park Tools PRS-20

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HI,

I'm looking at replacing my current work stand as I've had it quite a few years and the 'arm' at the top is no longer as solid as it used to be. I also like the idea of a stand that's a more solid than my current one - it's definitely not possible to apply much force to the bike for carrying out a job such as removing a BB for example with the current stand.

So looking for options - the Park Tool PRS-20 looks pretty good and the Elite Race Pro also looks like another good option. I'm thinking a stand that holds fork tits and under the BB is the way to go. Any other suggestions? Anyone using either of these stands and found them good?

Cheers,
Steve

StillGoing

I use the Park Tool stand. It's very good, but it is heavy. The Tacx version is also good.

spanner239

I used to use a Park PRS20, it is pretty sturdy and gets the job done, however, I now have a Feedback Sports Sprint work stand which is so, so much more user friendly, pretty and just overall easier to use. Bought it from bikediscount.de which was the best price I could find. Would highly recommend.

moonshine

if you have a prs20, it won't work with any mtb with through axles front or rear without buying a £50 though axle adapter or having one fabricated
also it won't fit with the forks clamped with a front mudguard fitted.

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Thanks for all the replies.

No through axles on my MTB but the boys' Titus does have one plus all new MTBs are going that route - as are cyclocross bikes - so handy to know. At least there *is* an adapter.

Front mudguard is particularly annoying. I think I'll have a look at the Feedback Sports and Tacx stands.

Cheers,
Steve

BrandonS

Another option is the Feedback Sports Sprint workstand. I picked one up a month or so ago. I've used it to change the groupset and bottom bracket out on my aluminum road bike, as well as, build my carbon tri frame up from nothing. It's been really sturdy and has been easy to adjust between both bikes. I picked it based on the reviews I saw and I also like the design of the bracket "seat" area better. It's longer and flatter.

rolf_f

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725400#p19725400]moonshine[/url] wrote:

also it won't fit with the forks clamped with a front mudguard fitted.

That's not actually so. Proper Chromoplastic type guards do have enough flex to accommodate on a PRS-20 but it makes sense to just loosen the lower stay bolts and then all works easily. You certainly don't need to remove the mudguard. CrudRacers are no problem at all.

gaffer_slow

tacx spider team. very similar to the park and feedback sports.

has all the necessary adapters for various axle/dropouts.
lighter than the park but sturdy enough. I am very happy with mine.

£99.99 from decathlon. bike-discount will price match them (free returns - and i more confident with their service)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/spider-team-workstand-id_8242726.html?gclid=CL7PqrXPzsgCFQgcwwodsDoK5w

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/tacx-t3350-spider-team-repair-stand-208981?currency=3&delivery_country=190&gclid=CP_jrOTPzsgCFQ26Gwod-AkGpw

moonshine

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725675#p19725675]Rolf F[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725400#p19725400]moonshine[/url] wrote:

also it won't fit with the forks clamped with a front mudguard fitted.

That's not actually so. Proper Chromoplastic type guards do have enough flex to accommodate on a PRS-20 but it makes sense to just loosen the lower stay bolts and then all works easily. You certainly don't need to remove the mudguard. CrudRacers are no problem at all.

my SKS chrome plastic mudguards prevent me using the PRS20 stand for my winter bike.

rolf_f

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725841#p19725841]moonshine[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725675#p19725675]Rolf F[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19725400#p19725400]moonshine[/url] wrote:

also it won't fit with the forks clamped with a front mudguard fitted.

That's not actually so. Proper Chromoplastic type guards do have enough flex to accommodate on a PRS-20 but it makes sense to just loosen the lower stay bolts and then all works easily. You certainly don't need to remove the mudguard. CrudRacers are no problem at all.

my SKS chrome plastic mudguards prevent me using the PRS20 stand for my winter bike.

I don't understand how! There is flex in the stays and, as I said, if you really need to then just loosen the stay bolt - half a turn of the nut and that's it; the mudguard will just push out of the way. Takes seconds! If you can't do that, what do you need the stand for?

veryslowtwitch

Hi, Moonshine is right, front mudguards foul the stand. Of course you can fiddle with them but it is one more thing to get in the way and not all guards are as bendy as sks so stand not recommended if you are wanting to do quick jobs on a bike with guards. Regards Alan

captainwheezy

I have the same problem with my winter bike. The mudguards (PDW Full Metal Fenders) clash with the workstand whichever way you mount the bike. For the time being I've taken to wedging a lump of dense foam packing in the bit that supports the bottom bracket and then mounting the bike. This way with the bottom bracket about 3 inches higher than normal, I can mount the bike with the forks. Its not very steady though and only useful for the most basic of tasks. I'm currently saving up for a PCS-10 for use where the PRS-20 can't be used. For the summer bike, and when building the winter bike however, the PRS-20 was superb.

tehtehteh

I have it and I love it, the weight is fine, the heavier the better imo, means more stability, there's an alu verson for like £20 more if the weight really concerns you

moonshine

I have the PRS20 and find it very good too, but more suited to proper build type spannering as it is super stable, but fitting the bike, turning it round to work on front wheel from rear gears etc is a bit I'd a faff as you need to pit in and remove wheels.

the ability to spin the bike found to work on both sides is a real plus.




I had the bike hand workstand from ribble before http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/workstands-bike-tool-aluminium-workstand/bikework200000000000

It is very good in its own right. stable and can be used on any bike. inc with mudguards. not suitable for putting big loads through such as trying to loosen a stuck BB. can be a pain removing cranks as you cannot easily switch sides of bike without taking bike off stand and manually rotating it. good for being able to work on brakes positioned under the BB on time trial bikes .

I kind of wish I kept my Bike hand work stand to use along with the Park PRS20 as they really fill different niches. both are very good, neither is perfect