stompandgo
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As mentioned in another thread, I purchased a Feedback Sports Pro E Lift electric bike lift stand for working on my bikes. It took a while as they are in very short supply in the USA.
Feedback Sports is well known in the racing community for making very strong, sturdy, and light analog bike stands. Go to any race in the USA where there is neutral support, and 99 times out of 100 they are using the Pro Mechanic workstand. For e-bikes, Feedback makes the Pro Mechanic HD, a heavy duty non-powered stand, the Pro Air Lift, which uses compressed air as the lift mechanism, and the Pro E Lift, which uses an electric motor as the lift mechanism. All of them can hold up to 200 pounds. I decided on the Pro E Lift in case I want to use it outside of the shop.
The lift comes in one single box with all parts, fasteners, and instructions. Assembly took me about 45 minutes. Subsequent assemblies would cut that in half. It's not difficult.
The heart of the system is the Pro E motor and lift column. They are preassembled as a unit. The two feet, rear roller foot, and clamp are assembled to the motor and lift column using 6mm bolts. The feet have adjustable toes, and the roller foot has a step lift handle and what appear to be urethane wheels. It is very easy to roll around.
The right foot has two momentary contact pushbuttons for engaging the lift. Calibration is done by holding the Down button for ten seconds. The motor is very smooth and almost inaudible. Very quiet.
My favorite part of all of these Pro stands is the Speed Ratchet clamp.
Push the red button to open the clamp. It is spring loaded.
Push the clamp head back in to close it, then tighten with the spinner knob. Tilt is adjusted using the large knob on the back of the clamp. My Pinarello has an EESilk seatpost, where the suspension system is at the top. The clamp fits around it and holds it tight, even though it is not touching a round surface.
Pros:
- very well made
- stable and sturdy
- smooth and quiet operation
- the Speed Ratchet clamp
- good portability for a 54 pound lift
Cons:
- Expensive
- The power cord could be 2 feet longer. I put power overhead to keep cords off of the ground, but I have 7 foot ceilings in the basement. It works for me, but maybe not for others.
- I have to lift the Pinarello about 2" to get it into the clamp. Not a big deal for a 32 pound bike, but it could be for heavier bikes. Lift range is 35-3/4"-73".
Time will tell how it holds up but I'll be putting it to good use over the winter.
Feedback Sports is well known in the racing community for making very strong, sturdy, and light analog bike stands. Go to any race in the USA where there is neutral support, and 99 times out of 100 they are using the Pro Mechanic workstand. For e-bikes, Feedback makes the Pro Mechanic HD, a heavy duty non-powered stand, the Pro Air Lift, which uses compressed air as the lift mechanism, and the Pro E Lift, which uses an electric motor as the lift mechanism. All of them can hold up to 200 pounds. I decided on the Pro E Lift in case I want to use it outside of the shop.
The lift comes in one single box with all parts, fasteners, and instructions. Assembly took me about 45 minutes. Subsequent assemblies would cut that in half. It's not difficult.
The heart of the system is the Pro E motor and lift column. They are preassembled as a unit. The two feet, rear roller foot, and clamp are assembled to the motor and lift column using 6mm bolts. The feet have adjustable toes, and the roller foot has a step lift handle and what appear to be urethane wheels. It is very easy to roll around.
The right foot has two momentary contact pushbuttons for engaging the lift. Calibration is done by holding the Down button for ten seconds. The motor is very smooth and almost inaudible. Very quiet.
My favorite part of all of these Pro stands is the Speed Ratchet clamp.
Push the red button to open the clamp. It is spring loaded.
Push the clamp head back in to close it, then tighten with the spinner knob. Tilt is adjusted using the large knob on the back of the clamp. My Pinarello has an EESilk seatpost, where the suspension system is at the top. The clamp fits around it and holds it tight, even though it is not touching a round surface.
Pros:
- very well made
- stable and sturdy
- smooth and quiet operation
- the Speed Ratchet clamp
- good portability for a 54 pound lift
Cons:
- Expensive
- The power cord could be 2 feet longer. I put power overhead to keep cords off of the ground, but I have 7 foot ceilings in the basement. It works for me, but maybe not for others.
- I have to lift the Pinarello about 2" to get it into the clamp. Not a big deal for a 32 pound bike, but it could be for heavier bikes. Lift range is 35-3/4"-73".
Time will tell how it holds up but I'll be putting it to good use over the winter.
