If you go the diy route save yourself some hassle and at least buy a pre built bike repair stand clamp.
Diy bike repair stand clamp.
Maybe you don t have the need for a repair stand often enough to justify the 100 expenditure.
What i have not seen on any homemade bike repair stands is the kind of quick release clamping feature that you find on the park stands as well as a clamping mechanism that can be rotated to hold onto a sloped or horizontal top tube as well as a vertical seat post.
This instructable details how to make an simple durable and functional bicycle repair stand for little money.
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Freestanding deluxe quick cheap and hacks to make bike stands from what you already have.
It s a way easier route.
Throw your bike up in the clamp.
Here is a collection of homemade bicycle repair stands.
The only thing it doesn t have is fold ability.
Hopefully you are strong enough to lift the bike with one hand and open the.
I also threw in height adjustment.
Turn the handle to tighten the clamp and hold your bike in the perfect position.
Use stand with the pony clamp open carefully lift your bike and place the seatpost between the jaws.