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Since having my emtb I’ve thought it would be very handy to have one of these type of things. However I can’t find anything similar
There are some triangular stands on eBay / Amazon that get rubbish reviews , ones of these would be great just needs to be able to take a 29er wheels.
And yes I have a work stand but they are big and bulky this would be much more convenient and allow quick and easy chain lubing etc
Posted this before. We have had one of these for quite a while. Works fine on the Levos.
If you arent aware an Allen key in the front spider allows the chain to be rotated backwards for lubing
This would be even easier and much smaller and lighter - https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-storage-solutions/halfords-universal-bike-stand-375378.html
Absolutely fine for lubing a chain, if you are adjusting gears and the like, just use the work stand as that surely folds away smaller than the thing you have posted in the original post.
Tracey - that think looks like it’s attracted mtb tax. The one I linked is £30. Just shows what a rip off Mtb stuff is
Dickbarton - so the rear wheel is held in the air allowing it to rotate freely using the walk function of the bike ? I just can’t see how it works
Absolutely fine for lubing a chain,
Not on an ebike unless using the allen key method already mentioned as the rear wheel needs to be off the ground. Personally I just use a workstand, takes 10 seconds to set up and the same to fold away afterwards. I have one of those wheel stands and it won't keep my ebike upright by itself, although it is pretty heavy even by ebike standards
I'm always recommend FJM Custom bike Mk2 stands (need an hole thru the cranks to work, so no bosch), though you won't like the cost, as it just a couple of UK guys trying their best.. it's stainless steel, folds up, lifts the rear wheel of the ground so is brilliant for cleaning the bike, lubing the chain & general bike faffing. Had mine since 2019, it shows signs of dying, so was well worth the cost.
Noticed they do a (new) "stay up" stand too now
Topeak Tune-Up Stand X
hooks up one side of the rear triangle
@Tracey that allen key idea is great. I'm new to eebs and this has been annoying me a fair bit. Cheers for the tip.
No problems. If you have an old one wrap a few turns of tape round the shaft to bulk it out a bit
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FackLOxc-Foldable-Triangle-Mountain-Bicycles/dp/B0DF2G38J7
not sure it would take the weight of an ebike though
that did'nt work then
Decathlon have one for £15.99 , uses the chain stays and is adjustable , looks like it would work
Decathlon have one for £15.99 , uses the chain stays and is adjustable , looks like it would work
Cannyou link it please , I’m struggling to find it ?
the axle one won’t work as the pedals surely can’t keep turning
It does, & no it's not cheap random YT vid (ff to 30sec's)
I found it while googling for the Topeak one mentioned above. Quite a few other similar ones returned too.
Johnny storm - thanks that honestly didn’t appear in my search !
The FJM looks brilliant but is stupidly expensive
Just found this which looks a little more robust than some,
I have a stand that is similar to the two linked to above.
My advice is to avoid any stand that rests on the seatstay and chainstay.
The bike just ends up moving backwards until the seatstay support is no longer holding the bike. Then it falls over.
If you're anywhere near the Tweed Valley you're welcome to take the one I have off my hands.
Singlespeedstu - thanks I’ve read that in some reviews , I already wasn’t keen on how these work, there are a lot of forces going through the rear triangle at odd angles to hold the bike
This is why something like I linked at the start of the thread would be ideal
I have one same as your link. It's hung at the back of the garage as its not safe with an ebike. The base legs arent long enough and it tips over. Tried various bodges to sort it but not worth the risk. I wouldn't give ours away due to this
The one we have now has a lot bigger base and is sturdy. The bike doesn't move when it's on it
That's useful to know @Tracey - I was looking at that Decathlon one simply as it's so much cheaper than the Topeak one you mentioned earlier. Same as SSS though, I've never had success with racks that support via the seat stay/chainstay in the past.
I only use the Topeak for basic fettling and when we are away in the camper.
Anything else gets put in the modified park tool stand head that folds away when not in use
