Need Recommendation For A Lift To Work On Our Two Heavy Ebikes

[6zfshdb]

Still happy with the Feedback lift, but I would have given serious consideration to the Park PRS-30 announced today. Mechanical only but costs "only" 900. For me advantage of the feedback is still the smaller footprint and I do like the clamp design. Feedback also appears to be able to lift higher but I'd be fine with the Park as well since I never raise any bike to the max on the feedback. All in all, looks like the ebike market has enough momentum that mfgs are now offering work stands for these heavier bikess.

PRS-30 Mechanical Lift Repair Stand

Lift e-bikes up to 120 lbs with ease! The PRS-30 combines professional-grade stability, effortless height adjustment, and mobility in a compact stand for all your bike maintenance needs.

www.parktool.com

The PRS 30 can be raised & lowered using a cordless drill:

$900 is still cheaper than most electric lifts.

 

[Nvreloader]

I was given one of these, converted it to lift my 100# e bikes,
made a 48" longer straight arm (oem curved down too much),
seems too work very well and I can rotate either bike to work on the other side if need.
Plus, when I crash and burn again, the better half can lift me in and out of areas I need to go...LOL

Hoyer Hoyer Deluxe Hydraulic Patient Patient Lift

The HML400 Hydraulic Patient Lift is equipped with a hydraulic pump handle which rotates, so the caregiver can easily operate the lift from either side.

medmartonline.com

ymmv

 

[Base]

In Europe we use these to work on bikes (also e-cargo bikes) and yes you can hammer on suspended bikes to get stuk bottombrackets etc out

 

[smorgasbord]

That Feedback Sports stand with the built-in motor seems like it might save my back over the next decade.

There is also a Park Tools stand that I think is worth a look: Park Tool PRS-30LB Mechanical Lift Bicycle Repair Stand

Amazon.com : Park Tool PRS-30LB Mechanical Lift Bicycle Repair Stand — for E-Bikes, Cargo Bikes, MTB, etc. : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Park Tool PRS-30LB Mechanical Lift Bicycle Repair Stand — for E-Bikes, Cargo Bikes, MTB, etc. : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

You'll need to bolt it to the floor is spend another $300 on a heavy base plate:

Amazon.com : Park Tool 130 Repair Stand Base for PRS-3LB, PRS-3 OSLB, and PRS-23LB : Bike Workstands : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Park Tool 130 Repair Stand Base for PRS-3LB, PRS-3 OSLB, and PRS-23LB : Bike Workstands : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

No motor, but you can use a hand drill if you don't want to manually crank.

 

[6zfshdb]

I have the park PRS-30LB and it's a game changer for me. Expensive, yes, but so are the chiropractor visits for my aching back. Worth every penny IMO.

Rather than use the high priced base plate, I clamp it to the leg of my workbench. Easily raises & lowers with a cordless drill and removes with two wing nuts.

 

[stompandgo]

My Feedback shows up next week.

 

[smorgasbord]

That's a great idea, but for me, we rent a house for some vacations, and so I need something semi-portable that I can bring to the new house with me. The Park Tools and Remco have that heavy base, so that makes me think the Feedback Sports might be the better option. I own a regular Feedback Sports stand that I've used by putting the bike on a bench, clamping it in place, then removing the bench. It's a pain and the stand is marginal for the eBike.

Another issue is that I've got Sram remote controlled seat posts on both bikes, set pretty low, so there isn't space to get a clamp onto the non-moving part, which means clamping on the top tube is really the best option, but that top tube on our bikes is pretty fat.

 

[stompandgo]

Use the analog Feedback for travel, and the ELift for home.

 

[smorgasbord]

Use the analog Feedback for travel, and the ELift for home.

I've taken the acoustic Feedback with me - it's easy to transport, but I don't usually have something on which to raise the bike before attaching, so it's a bummer for travel. I'd like something I can use at home AND take with me. Maybe the motorzied Feedback, but maybe the new PRS-30 with legs instead of a heavy base.

EDIT: Going to order the Park Tools PRS-30 with the leg base.

 

[6zfshdb]

No pics yet but I'm in the process of making a simple mount for the PRS 30 that will fit in a vehicle receiver hitch. That way, I can use it outdoors on the road or inside a garage. The PRS 30 is fairly compact without the base and not too difficult to carry.

This adapter plate should work perfectly when bolted to the mounting flange of the PRS 30:

Iron Forge Tools Hitch Mount Vise Plate for Truck Trailer Hitch Vise M

This Iron Forge Tools Trailer Hitch Winch Mount is designed to turn your vehicle into a powerful, mobile workstation, perfect for trucks, trailers, and ATVs. Made with heavy-duty steel and a corrosion-resistant powder coat, this winch mounting plate for trailer is durable enough for all weather...

ironforgecable.com

 

[Gionnirocket]

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In Europe we use these to work on bikes (also e-cargo bikes) and yes you can hammer on suspended bikes to get stuk bottombrackets etc out

I agree lifts are a great solution. Mine is manual with pulleys but I can still lift a +80 bike without removing the battery with ease. I have back, arthritis and carpal tunnel issues as well.
It's not in the way at all when working giving 360° access around the bike and totally out of the way when not in use. I find the swing affect easy to work around and pretty much a non issue. And the icing is that it cost less than $30 and comes with straps that allows easy attachment on any bike.. and without damaging paint surfaces
ymmv

 

[Marcela]

Here is my contraption. Made it a while back and made some mods to it to lift the 140 and 160# Wired bikes. Usually I take one or both of the 20# batteries out to balance the bike as I lift from the upper cross bar.

It is a harbor freight 4 wheeler lift with the front cross removed that goes under the tires. Built it up with lumber and put the park tool clamp on top. Put dolleys under it so I can move it any direction and had to put a 64# piece of lead at the rear to offset the weight of the bikes, lighter ebikes probably don't need the lead. The middle metal piece is a chair lift used in a handicap vehicle, it rotates, extends, and raises, but I don't really use it.

Only downside it takes up some floor space. It is nice cause the dolleys allow any direction movement and the lift and drop pedals at the back are reachable with a leg stretch when dropping the bike on axles or lifting.

 

[Gionnirocket]

 

[smorgasbord]

I'm in the process of making a simple mount for the PRS 30 that will fit in a vehicle receiver hitch

That's a really cool idea - except on my vehicle the hitch is pretty high off the ground, which means even in the lowest position of the clamp I'd still have to lift the bike to reach it.

 

[6zfshdb]

They make these trailer tongue levelers but it just adds more to the total price tag:

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapters/Blue-Ox/BLU28XR.html?feed=npn&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22970088195&gbraid=0AAAAAD_vMtlVNZSpj1vN1BMpZtL7SJRiR&gclid=CjwKCAiA_dDIBhB6EiwAvzc1cEn5gTVmf2-fJ-GHR7yuRrDCUOgPvpRhWPdfACVc6EBBAxlWQIE0URoCPt8QAvD_BwE

 

[Gionnirocket]

Curious.... Why do you'all need a portable bike stand?
In a pinch I'd bring something to protect my bars and seat and flip the bike upside down for repair.
Other than a flat... What do you want to accomplish on the road?

 

[6zfshdb]

I'll admit I don't need a bike stand on the road often, but there have been times when it's been handy. I sometimes have to adjust the derailleur if I happen to hit something on the trail. Doing so is difficult with the bike upside down resting on the bars with the shifter in an awkward spot. Working on hydraulic brakes is also a problem upside down.

 

[Gionnirocket]

You're much more ambitious than I.
Those types of repairs would end the ride for me without a second thought. Not promised to any of us but tomorrow is another day.
But even still you could fit and set a new hanger and derailleur and then take it along for a spare. I've also adjusted a derailleur by just leaning the bike on its kick stand. Hydrolic brake work in the field, no thank you.
For me seems like a much easier and cheaper insurance policy.

 

[6zfshdb]

You're much more ambitious than I.
Those types of repairs would end the ride for me without a second thought. Not promised to any of us but tomorrow is another day.
But even still you could fit and set a new hanger and derailleur and then take it along for a spare. I've also adjusted a derailleur by just leaning the bike on its kick stand. Hydrolic brake work in the field, no thank you.
For me seems like a much easier and cheaper insurance policy.

These problems do sometimes end a ride for me, but not the trip. I can usually limp back to my truck to make repairs but I'm often 3 or 4 hundred miles from home on a multi day excursion.

 

[Gionnirocket]

These problems do sometimes end a ride for me, but not the trip. I can usually limp back to my truck to make repairs but I'm often 3 or 4 hundred miles from home on a multi day excursion.

Yeah I'd probably rethink my strategy if on a multi day trip.
I've been wanting to for a few years now both with the car and on the bike alone... but family responsibilities all but squashed it for now