The bicycle is flat, the tire must patched and the front wheel to be removed, because thanks to all weariness not only the tires flat, but the valve is defective. Who already once in front of this or a similar problem has certainly also a bicycle repair stand / bike WorkStand wished for. Simply hang and unscrew the wheel in the assembly stand, but is it really that easy? We you ask some work stand for bicycles to and deal with, what to look for.

There are situations where you want both tires off the ground, for example,

• the set speed gearbox ,
• To change the shell,
• the chain being greasy,
• adjust the brakes,
• to or mend the tires.

And in many other moments can be a mounting stand of great use. Whenever you work on the bike and not to bend every time and want to go into a crouch.

This bike also keeps well in the stand, it needs a large footprint. The wider it is, the safer is the holder and can compensate for an uneven distribution of weight. This can, among other things happen when changing a wheel or especially in electric bicycles, when the engine is installed in the front or rear axle. Who has the choice between a three- and a four-legged stand, should choose the latter.

How does a work stand firmly the bike?

The bicycle is hung by means of clamp or screw clamp in the bicycle repair stand and secured it. The clamp is lined with a rubber so that the bike does not suffer any damage. The clamp can be rotated according to the situation and varies in position. The interior size is also dynamic, so thicker and thinner frame parts can be gripped. Unlike the bicycle lift the bike is clamped stably and firmly, not moving and can not vibrate also.

Through a telescope function, the height of the wheel can also be determined. Tilting forward, back and to the side is possible in good repair stands. At the main bar can usefully etc. a bowl be fixed, in order to put them screws, smaller attachments and tools.

Metal to plastic prefer a bicycle repair stand

When the connectors you should always make sure that they do not exist as possible plastic.In particular, the terminal, with which the frame is held should be made of aluminum or steel.Here the forces act first, you have to apply some pressure with a screw, the movement is transferred to the terminal. Plastic brackets can break more than the equivalent of metal, this is broken, you can use the bicycle repair stand only conditionally.

What to look for before buying a bike mounting stand:

• Permissible supporting weight (especially important for e-bikes)
• Stability of the foot with a large base and footprint
• Agility and turning ability of the clamp for maximum flexibility in screw
• Compact dimensions when the stand is folded.
• material used

Of course, you should pay attention to a bicycle repair stand on a GS or TÜV seal , after all, a single e-bike weigh more than 20kg because you would not accept a cheap processing for dropping the precious bike through fatigue. Who often times working on bicycle and repairs itself, is a professional repair stand have a lot of fun.

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M = metal, K = plastic / plastic (all information without liability)

Conclusion on working with a bicycle rack

A must for anyone who screwed regularly on his bicycle, remodels and making adjustments.With such a support you can easily work on every angle of the bicycle without sore knees to pick up. With a bicycle repair stand a profesionelles Working on bikes is possible. Important, however, here are the stability and the total weight of the bicycle. Who makes sure can not do anything wrong.