Feedback Sports BRS-80RT

Price Paid:  $184.00 at Backcountry.com

Summary:
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This is the ultimate stand for the DIY or pro mechanic. The tripod base is sturdy enough for my heavy mountain bike and the stand has a lot of vertical adjustment if you want to sit or stand while working. The quick release tube/seatpost clamp makes pulling out the bike a piece of cake and holds it firm enough for cranking down those 8mm crank bolts. Contrary to other reviews, it really takes a good pop to knock the bike lose on the quick release so I don't think you will do this by accident. It fits nicely in the carry bag and is about 6"x6"x4' when folded. The best part is that it's super light. I wouldn't mind taking this to races and setting up camp for the warmup/cooldown and last minute repair work. The pro stand is a great price and heavy duty, yet still not heavy enough to give you an upper body workout.

Price Paid:  $189.00 at Jenson USA

Favorite Ride:
Tricounty Ride

Bike Setup:
Trek Pilot 2.1 and Merlin Solis

Summary:
The BRS-80R is a great repair stand with a few quality control issues. Light yet sturdy and simple design. Lets you get the bike where you want it with out bending over. Great for cleaning outside no, parts to rust. The sliding frame clamp opens with a pull but would be nice if it would close up the same way. The rubber coated clamp that holds the frame the rubber has begun to crack off exposing bare metal not good for the frame. I put an old tube over it. The hight adjusting clamp on the upright tube would slip with the bike up. I called Ultimate and they were nice about it. Had to tighten up the clamp bolt that had locktite on it. Works very well in spite of quality issues.

Strengths:
Very stable with a little creaking. Adjustability is great and easy to do. Can put it up and not have to bend over.

Weaknesses:
Hight adjusting clamp was not tight enough had to tighten clamp bolt that had too much locktite on it. Rubber coated clamp, that holds bike, is cracking off and exposing metal that could scratch frame. Put inner tube over it. Easy sliding clamp opens easy but have to turn it many revolutions to close it up. Expected higher quality than this for the price. Customer service has been good though.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $179.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Two wheels, pedals, chain, road...

Summary:
Great stand. Stable, extremely adjustable, smooth functionality and great height for working. I'm 6'3" and can easily work on all parts of my bike without discomfort from bending over. Makes working on my bike pleasurable when I'd rather be riding.

Strengths:
Stability, adjustability, strength, compact storage, clean looks and operation.

Weaknesses:
Bike clamp is a little clumsy.

Similar Products Used:
Old park stand.

Price Paid:  $185.00 at Performance Bike Sho

Bike Setup:
Bianchi Talladega road bike; Specialized Sirrus Sport commuter bike; Novara Veloce beater bike.

Summary:
A great repair stand! If you don't have one, get one and you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Makes all bike maintenance and repair work much easier.

Strengths:
Very easy to set up. Very stable. Folds up easily for storage.

Weaknesses:
Quick-slide clamp doesn't slide doesn't always slide that easily.

Similar Products Used:
Performance Quickstand

Price Paid:  $50.00 at off a friend

Favorite Ride:
Any where I get to come screaming down the hills

Bike Setup:
To many to list

Summary:
Best stand you could have at you home. Compact enough to take to any race. Easy to use. Long lasting.

Strengths:
see review

Weaknesses:
none to date (that is over 6 years)

Similar Products Used:
Parks consumer stand, Park shop stands, tree branchs, roof rack, anything I could prop a bike on