Laptop desk/stand

tazmon

Has anyone found a cheaper alternative to the the Wahoo desk. I struggling to find anything with enough height and failed woodwork at school means I won't be building my own!

Cheers
Rory

FatTed

I use a heavy duty sheet music stand.

jgsi

Ironing board

pirnie

tazmon wrote:

Has anyone found a cheaper alternative to the the Wahoo desk. I struggling to find anything with enough height and failed woodwork at school means I won't be building my own!

Cheers
Rory

Ironing board is the usual answer.

Another option is the tables designed to go over hospital beds which work well if you can find a tall enough one apparently. Much cheaper than the Wahoo desk

ronnierocket

I bought this(i think it's the same one) when selling our house recently to help dress a room and now use for my laptop on the turbo. It's just the right height to go over the front wheel even with a cycelops riser.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6172592

N0bodyOfTheGoat

How about clamping something in your bike workstand to act as a shelf for your laptop?

tazmon

Great suggestion Nitrous, I've got a workstand folded up in the corner of that room, hadn't even crossed my mind to try it!

Thanks all for the responses, I'll do some experimenting over the weekend.

Cheers
Rory

bobones

This laptop table + this support from IKEA work well together. I've been using this combination in my garage for the last 16 months. I also have a Tacx tablet mount on my bars as I sometimes run the Sufferfest app or videos on a tablet at the same time as Zwift on my laptop. From my saddle it all lines up rather nicely ...

Websta24

I use my son's high chair!

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1578971

redjeepǃ

Search Amazon for laptop, projector or music stands. They all look similar and there's bound to be something suitable.

norfolkwhite

I was looking at the Wahoo desk but ended up with one of those adjustable tables that are used for people to eat/ read on in hospitals etc. the main part of the top is adjustable so I have it tilted to see an iPad the other bit is fixed and flat so you can use it for drinks bottles etc.Bought it on ebay for £10.00 delivered (was used / ex display) - brilliant bit of kit, company were called Careco I think (have no affiliation with them!)

tazmon

FatTed wrote:

I use a heavy duty sheet music stand.

Picked up a suitable sheet music stand at the car boot sale last weekend - £3! Thanks for the tip, works perfectly!

Cheers
Rory

proto

Found some polycarbonate sheet at work, 8mm thick. Cut it into a rectangular shape, drilled and tapped it 1/4" BSW in the centre and mounted it on an old camera tripod I had doing nothing. Works a treat.

mellowmiles

that ironing board idea is inspired!!

mrb123

Anyone got a link for a suitable attachment for holding a tablet in a bike workstand?

sh3p

have 1 of these works fine .
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-t ... IYQAvD_BwE

navrig2

sh3p wrote:

have 1 of these works fine .
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-t ... IYQAvD_BwE

The Tacx tablet holder is spot on.

Previously I have used one of those lectern things that presenters stand behind. Got it free from the office during a clear out. Had castors and was height adjustable. You might get one on ebay. Takes less space than an ironing board.

term1te

My turbo is in the garage and I use an old laptop that folds right over into a 'tablet' mode. I've tied some string to the frame of the up and over garage door, and hang the laptop in tablet mode from that. Works a treat.

fenix

If someone opens the door whilst you're in there won't the Laptop come crashing down ?

term1te

No, its attached to the horizontal frame that supports the door in up position, and even when fully open, the door doesn't quite reach where the string is attached.

ovi

This is my old setup up from a few years back if it helps anyone.

johand

http://www.conrad.be/ce/nl/product/1462 ... t?ref=list

bobones

I've recently taken delivery of one of these for less than half the price of the Wahoo Kickr desk (with loyalty discount).

LifeLine Trainer Table

Pretty much a direct copy, but this one has lockable wheels and cutouts on the desktop for bidons.

I have done a couple of rides with it and it's a vast improvement over my previous setup so I am very happy with the purchase.

PinarelloPrince

Wow! What an incredible bargain. If I'd spent £90 on that I'd be too embarrassed to tell the world about my good fortune so fair play to you.

bobones

If you don't see the value of spending £90 on this then fair enough, but why bother to write a post mocking me? I was alerting people considering buying the Wahoo desk at £200 that there is now a much cheaper alternative. I've used a £15 laptop table the last three winters and appreciate that this is £90 well spent given how much I'll use and benefit from it. Now, tell me how much you've spent on flashy wheels over the years so I can have a right good chuckle to myself.

grahamcp

That Lifeline desk does look pretty decent actually - not too OTT price wise as far as I'm concerned. I'll probably get one when I eventually take the plunge with a smart trainer this winter.

rider25

Resurrecting this. The comment about clamping something in the bike stand got me thinking - planning on attaching a plasterers hawk… less than £9 from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0034B8E32/ ... pDbBPPKVV6

StillGoing

Just buy a sheet music stand and set it at whatever angle you want. £10 instead of lots of £.

poppit

I got a couple of these, https://www.getinthemix.com/accessories/stands-accessories/dj-equipment-stands/gorilla-glp200-ultra-laptop-projector-tripod-stand.htm?opt=23150&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8tLTy5vi4wIVhkPTCh3DJg5vEAkYASABEgLAOPD_BwE, work well for me

Matthewfalle

why not make one out of 4 bits of wood?

#don'tbuyitbuildit

jamin100

I have an old bed table. works a treat...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NRS-Healthcare ... b82d851779