Bike Tool Reviews

The first thing that you notice out of the box is the intuitive setup. I've dealt with a number of stands whose legs fold out awkwardly, or the clamp attaches or rotates in an odd way. You don't even need to crack the manual to get this one going: the legs fold out when you pull them, and the clamp portion tightens in place with a giant knob. Bike attachment is an equally simple, one-handed, and painless move. Put the seattube in the clamp and then turn a knob to tighten it. (The Pro Ultralight even held my integrated seatpost).

The wide legs make it no slip, and everything on the stand is adjustable. I like to work sitting on a stool or a chair, and I was glad that this stand went low enough. This stand is built to last thanks to its aluminum construction and simple mechanisms that don’t break and hold up over time. A heavy-duty canvas bag is a convenient way to store and transport the stand. For the geekier type, you can even get a number of accessories like a tool-holder and a built-in scale. —Phil Gaimon

Buy it if: You're looking for a solid portable repair stand that handles all the basics out of the box.

Forget it if: You're going for the bike shop look, and you have a permanent, dedicated toolspace, with room for a fancier shop-style stand.