Best ebike repair stand

[zawaprz]

This is due to user error. The silicone ends won’t fall off if you place the bike on the stand while the clamp is completely horizontal. They have fallen off on me when I don’t do that. The feet on the floor also would rotate and you can pull them off. I placed one wrap of electrical tape, around the pole, and slid the feet back on. They are now firmly in place. Some people aren’t good at using things. There was also another review (somewhere else, not Amazon) about how bad the clamp is and how it doesn’t really clamp. Their bike fell out. If you check the users pictures, you’ll see that they had the clamp upside down. I’ve seen numerous reviews on other items that, as you read them, you can tell that the user is not operating the item well and leave a bad review because of that.

I tend to believe so. thank you.

 

[Electrified]

I too am now on the hunt for a good bike stand. Money is no issue (not wealthy but just considering the bike stands price from top to bottom) but quality of build, portability (we have a motorhome that we take our bikes with us) and weight is of top priority for us. Right now, the Freedom Pro Elite and the Park Tool PRS-25 and 26 are our top choices. Anyone who has tried these 3 models have any input?

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[TomD]

Don't get the Freedom if you have a heavy bike as the rotation mechanism Is hopelessly flawed for anything but lighter bikes.

 

[Electrified]

Don't get the Freedom if you have a heavy bike as the rotation mechanism Is hopelessly flawed for anything but lighter bikes.

Thank you for that information. That would definitely make for a frustrating experience. Our Turbo Como 4.0's weigh around 51 pounds each. Do you think that is too heavy for the Freedom?

 

[TomD]

Probably OK but I would still avoid. I wasn't impressed with the Freedom vs. cheap $100 stand.

 

[Nvreloader]

So far, I have NOT found a "E" bike repair stand that will fit a Wart Hog 750 MD,
it has a top cross bar that is 3.150" wide x 1.550" thick, and almost 100#'s.
I would not trust the seat stem for this amount of weight.

So, I resorted to using my "Cherry Picker" engine hoist with a HD nylon strap,
works very well has all the height I need and will easily handle the weight,
plus rolls to where ever I need it.

Here is a photo of a "Cherry Picker" engine hoist, and this hoist can be folded up and moved into a corner, out of the way.

https://www.amazon.com/MOTOOS-Engine-Motor-Cherry-Picker/dp/B07Y82QW3Z/ref=sr_1_87?crid=F51GADTJF976&keywords=1+ton+cherry+picker+engine+hoist&qid=1671485520&s=automotive&sprefix=%2Cautomotive%2C430&sr=1-87&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

I had to shorten the swivel chain at the boom end, to get the maximum height,
when the boom was extended out, I can swing the bike end to end, if needed.
I may add another bottom boom mount, to add some more height,
when I am working on the bottom end of the bike, chain/derailleur areas,
as I still have to bend over a little bit, when I stand up.

HtH's,
Don

 

[6zfshdb]

I too am now on the hunt for a good bike stand. Money is no issue (not wealthy but just considering the bike stands price from top to bottom) but quality of build, portability (we have a motorhome that we take our bikes with us) and weight is of top priority for us. Right now, the Freedom Pro Elite and the Park Tool PRS-25 and 26 are our top choices. Anyone who has tried these 3 models have any input?

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If you have a 2" receiver hitch on your motorhome, you might be interested in this post I made in another thread:

For bikers on the move that have receiver hitches on their vehicles, here's an easy, relatively cheap DIY bike repair stand:
I used this Pintle hitch adapter:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442408_200442408

I bolted a 36" piece of 2x8 to the adapter (you can use whatever length you want to get the desired height)
I then bolted my Park PRS- 4W to the 2x8. I normally use it in the shop but take it on the road when I travel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00368LX40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

The Park is a nice stand but a bit pricey. Any wall mount stand will work though.

It took about 15 minutes to put together and cost around $50 (minus the Park PRS-4W). It works well on almost any 2" receiver hitch. When not in use, I usually leave it attached to the hitch, pivot the 2x8 parallel to the bumper and remove the PRS-4W.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Torn between the Park Tool PCS-10.3 and PCS-9.3 repair stands. The 9.3 is surely adequate for my needs.

Q1. What justifies the extra $54 for the 10.3?

Q2. Any other contenders to consider given that all repair stand threads are about 2 years old now?

Need a folding stand with at least an 80 lb capacity to handle all our ebikes. Thanks!

 

[il Munduato]

Torn between the Park Tool PCS-10.3 and PCS-9.3 repair stands. The 9.3 is surely adequate for my needs.

Q1. What justifies the extra $54 for the 10.3?

Q2. Any other contenders to consider given that all repair stand threads are about 2 years old now?

Need a folding stand with at least an 80 lb capacity to handle all our ebikes. Thanks!

Not sure if you require portability...
But since purchasing this...


I haven't used my older version PCS-9.2 at all.
The hoist is much easier to load and lift and the straps give you multiple points to do so from.

 

[6zfshdb]

I have the Park PCS-10.2. Looks the same as the 10.3 and I'm not sure of the difference.

My only complaint with the PSC 10.2 is the setup time. It often takes more time to set up and put away than it does to fix something simple on the bike.

I much prefer the PRS-4W

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The socket bolts to a wall and the clamp head removes in seconds. I have mine bolted to the leg of my work bench and use it for 90% of my bike repairs. It is MUCH sturdier than the PCS-10, which is handy when you really need to crank hard on something. I usually clamp the head to the bike first and then lift & fit it into the socket. It's much easier than trying to hold the bike up while tightening the clamp. The only disadvantage is, it's more difficult to work on the back side of the bike.

Most of the time, the PCS-10 sits folded up in the corner of the shop.

There is also the PCS-12.2, which bolts to the top of a work bench

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[il Munduato]

I have the Park PCS-10.2. Looks the same as the 10.3 and I'm not sure of the difference.

My only complaint with the PSC 10.2 is the setup time. It often takes more time to set up and put away than it does to fix something simple on the bike.

I much prefer the PRS-4W

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The socket bolts to a wall and the clamp head removes in seconds. I have mine bolted to the leg of my work bench and use it for 90% of my bike repairs. It is MUCH sturdier than the PCS-10, which is handy when you really need to crank hard on something. I usually clamp the head to the bike first and then lift & fit it into the socket. It's much easier than trying to hold the bike up while tightening the clamp. The only disadvantage is, it's more difficult to work on the back side of the bike.

Most of the time, the PCS-10 sits folded up in the corner of the shop.

There is also the PCS-12.2, which bolts to the top of a work bench

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I concur... Lifting these heavy bikes on to a stand is a back breaker.

I love my hoist being able to easily lift the drive train to eye level. And then the ability to change height multiple times during a service with ease is the frosting.

 

[nutdriver]

Torn between the Park Tool PCS-10.3 and PCS-9.3 repair stands. The 9.3 is surely adequate for my needs.

Q1. What justifies the extra $54 for the 10.3?

Q2. Any other contenders to consider given that all repair stand threads are about 2 years old now?

Need a folding stand with at least an 80 lb capacity to handle all our ebikes. Thanks!

I have the Park PCS-10.3 and happy with the stand. I remove my bike's battery and any unnecessary gear items to reduce weight, and I do not have much trouble securing my bike on the stand. As far as I know, the only difference between the PCS-10.3 and PCS-9.3 is a small platform to hold some tools/parts. Perhaps others can confirm that, or just calling into Park Tools could verify the differences. To be honest, I do not tend to use the tool platform at all. I think you would be happy with the PCS-9.3. Either unit seems to be designed to hold the seat post rather than a frame member. In my area, used Park stands seem to show up fairly often on Facebook Marketplace.

 

[rbeckert]

So, do you really want the best ebike work stand or an okay, inexpensive one. I own the best but it costs as much as a good Chinese ebike. I do almost all the maintenance on my three bikes and have a really complete workshop. I have never shied away from buying good tools or good books.

The work stand built in Portland, Oregon by Efficient Velo Tools is beautifully made, professional grade equipment. The clamping mechanism slides up and down a pole mounted on a 135 lb. steel plate. There is an 18 or 30 pound counterweight inside the pole. You push the clamp down to the bike, lock it in place, secure it on the the seat post and then lift the bike up already clamped in.

I figured at age 70, lifting 75lb German ebike up 4-5 feet, holding them in place with one hand while tightening the clamp with the other, it was just a matter of time before I did serious damage to either a bike, myself or both.
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I am in the same situation. I'm 77 years old, have an EVELO ATLAS, R&M ROADSTER VARIO and a GAZELLE ECLIPSE. I tried the BikeHand Bike Repair Stand. The ebikes weigh between 50-70 lbs. and I can't lift them into a bike stand at the correct working height and can't raise the bike once it's in the stand.

I saw reviews on the REMCO TOOLS bike lift motorized bicycle repair stand and this is the answer!

 

[Nvreloader]

As an update,
I picked up one of these for $100 and converted it to my heavy e bike lifter/work stand, took off hook cage and machined a 4" x 3/4" thick sq alum support head to attach the chains or HD nylon lifting straps for lifting.

Changed the lift arm to a straight design and made a longer bottom cradle to gain more lifting height, I can now pick up these heavy weight bikes and turn them around to work on either side or just pick up front/rear end as needed. I can set and have the ebike at eye level or higher if needed.

Works very well and stores with minimum space, easy adjustments
with the Hydraulic hand pump, it will fit/lift any bike, as a test, picked up the front/rear of my atv to change out the tires, with no problems. ymmv

https://www.vitalitymedical.com/hoye...ulic-lift.html

Tia

 

[JoeDirt]

I've had a few stands in the past and this one is by far the easiest one to manage for my needs. It has had a 75 lb ebike on it with no problem. I'm sure it will take a lot more. Easy to use and folds up. When the weather is bad I can bring it in from the garage and set it up in my living room

 

[ramrezz425]

Hi everyone, what’s the best ebike repair stand for a specialized Vado? Any recommendations and pics would be helpful.

I went to Harbor freight tools yesterday, I bought a 12 foot ratcheting tiedown that holds up to 500 pounds. I hung it from the bracket of my garage door opener. This bracket is bolted to the beam of the garage, I then took the rubber coated hook that is closest to the ratchet assembly and hooked it to the right side, welded portion of the frame that is connected to the downtube under the seat. the ratchet assembly allows me to lift the bike up, then take some jackstands, and I put one jackstand on the lower frame bar in front of the derailer ., On the opposite side, I take another jackstand and put it underneath the retracted kickstand and then release the ratchet assembly of the tiedown and it works. I was able to have it stiff enough so I can adjust my derailer gear without buying a maintenance stand that I wasn't able to even lift my bike up because it weighs 80 + pounds. I've got chronic leukemia and so I'm very weak. I think I spent a total of $30 at Harbor freight tools, which includes buying more small tools to keep on board my bike, but also the ratchet tiedown which was only about eight dollars.