Avoid First, item is not as pictured. The clamp tube is not attached with toothed collars, which allows the bike to rotate.. It will not hold any position other than perfectly balanced around its center of gravity. The item being sold is labeled 400-TQX-03 “portable home bike repair stand,” and looks similar to other stands being sold here in the same price range. The seller (Wayfair) offered a full refund and has apparently flagged the listing to be fixed.Info about the stand as…
Perfect for the home mechanic For the last two years I’ve was debating the pros and cons of buying a repair stand. The biggest con has been the cost of most other stands. Occasionally you can find one on sale somewhere for about $100 but usually you are looking at $150+. So when I saw this one for less that $50 I was both ecstatic and apprehensive. I wanted it to be good but I was afraid that it would be either cheaply made or poorly designed. I am happy to report that it is precisely what I was looking for.I…
Avoid First, item is not as pictured. The clamp tube is not attached with toothed collars, which allows the bike to rotate.. It will not hold any position other than perfectly balanced around its center of gravity. The item being sold is labeled 400-TQX-03 “portable home bike repair stand,” and looks similar to other stands being sold here in the same price range. The seller (Wayfair) offered a full refund and has apparently flagged the listing to be fixed.Info about the stand as…
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View CommentPerfect for the home mechanic For the last two years I’ve was debating the pros and cons of buying a repair stand. The biggest con has been the cost of most other stands. Occasionally you can find one on sale somewhere for about $100 but usually you are looking at $150+. So when I saw this one for less that $50 I was both ecstatic and apprehensive. I wanted it to be good but I was afraid that it would be either cheaply made or poorly designed. I am happy to report that it is precisely what I was looking for.I…
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