The average Preissegement is very competitive in bicycle repair stands. Therefore, today we are a model of Kettler for ca. 140 Euro to.The promises sound itself very convincing. Highest quality and durability combined with innovative clamping devices. Whether this all was met you experience in the following review.

The Kettler Bike Repair Stand

Kettler since 1960 has been known for quality and innovation from Germany in the leisure sector. Each is probably the KETTCAR familiar and safe one has ever played on a table tennis table for the brand. These products were characterized mainly by the build quality and longevity.

The first impression of the box fits into the picture here. Massive steel tubes, thick plastic handles and intuitive operation. So it goes directly to the building. Here the Kettler Repair Stand is home to some obstacles. One half to one hour, you nevertheless have to deal with the complete structure.

This is due to the somewhat minimalist manual. This is purely on sketches but which are unfortunately here and there too vague, so one has to wonder often whether one really used the correct items.

German quality with high stability

Once erected, the 10kg heavy work stand not to get worked up. This shows the Quality of Kettler. A unique base consisting of two long metal feet and a smaller but quality Kuststoffstand here combines a great standing stability with space-saving design.

The usual in this price range settings for working height function perfectly and removable toolbox is a real help for the storage of small parts or tools.

A small problem is reflected in bicycles with a square frame. The clamping grip of the Kettler bike mounting stand consists of two each oppositely directed circular holders. Thus, in stronger handles the possibility of slippage is given.

However, a simple solution to this is to use as a holding tube, the seat post. This is easy thanks to the fully pivoting clamp handle.

Ideal for the hobby shop and E-Bikes

Customised convinced has the Kettler work stand the test in the e-bikes. Once we had secured different types of wheels such as City Bike, Kid, MTB already without difficulty we checked the maximum load capacity of 28kg with current e-bikes.

Weight models to 27kg could stand the record without difficulty and hold in the desired position. Even the turning upside could be carried out with an e-bike. Here there was no wiggling way maintenance operations have been in the «heavy» object snap. in a very pleasant working height to 1.42 meters by 1.12 meters can be optimally perform all repairs or cleaning.

Finally, it the super customer service the company Kettler mentioning. Should there actually abrasions, as in our case there is transport damage, was promptly sent a replacement within 2 days. This is not to be left alone at a something expensive purchase like the Kettler bike repair stand a very good feeling.

Total score:

The Kettler repair stand provides very solid German quality with innovative features. A safe stand even with heavy bikes and a tool holder, which is really handy oriented usable. The structure is a little more tedious, but is then extremely robust and particularly in relation to competitors very space-saving.The Mid-priced Kettler mounting stand is a worthy representative, by which he will have his joy over the years.