Does anyone have a recommendation for home gamer bike repair stands? I’d like to find an inexpensive one that stows away easily or otherwise doesnt take too much space. Since I only need it maybe once or twice a year I can do without the hard core bike shop level of durability. For my needs it just needs to hold the bike off the floor so I can do derailer adjustments.
rope and tree branch?
This inspired me to try hanging the bike from a strap, was able to hook it by the seat and hang from an overhead bar to float the rear wheel. Worked a treat and cost me nothing. I did have to temporarily wire the front wheel to the frame just to keep it straight, no big deal.
If you are in the US, check any Aldis near you. No joke, got a quality stand for like $40, and it collapses down to fit in a corner or closet.
I’m using a Park Tool. It’s good but it wasn’t cheap.
This is probably the right answer. Park stuff is indestructible and well designed. Mine is in its teens and as good as new.
Stands give good ergonomics and access which is good if you’re working in a bike shop all day. For twice a year, it may not be necessary.
That’s not really a good answer to your question though. I can say the best stands I’ve used were very heavy and had a wide base. Not much worse than tipping a customer’s expensive bike in the stand
The YC-100BH Repair Stand that @Showroom7561@lemmy.ca has is probably your best/cheapest bet. I use a much more pricey Feedback Sports stand, but I have to deal with a steel frame fat bike with 5" tires.