DIY Bicycle Repair Stand

Step 9 Improvements

As with any project, this is version 1.0.

There are some improvements that could definitely do some good.

Two things that pop into my head are adding triangular support to the base to prevent rotation and adding a tray to throw tools and parts onto when you're not gripping them fiercely.

Feel free to comment on any improvements you might make to the repair stand.

Thanks for reading and happy repairing!

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EDIT: Since building this stand, I've had several suggestions that perhaps a shorter vertical pole would improve stability. That is true and I do agree. But I have discovered that in addition to a repair stand, this functions as a storage stand. Big deal, huh? Can't a shorter stand be used as a storage stand too?

Yes, it can, but 60 inches is high enough that you can put a bike in the stand and store another bike underneath, thus saving space on the floor. Rockin!

Comments

[papolo25pr]

I am building mine but instead of using galvanized piping i am to make it out of PVC, If it works i will let everybody know right away.

[papolo25pr]

I just finished building my stand made out of PVC Pipe and i gotta tell you it looks great, I tested the hold with my sons bicycle which is heavy and no problems whatsoever.

[dodland]

Just did this exactly as described and it turned out great! This is sturdy enough for doing adjustments, cleaning, etc. I wanted to make a 48" high one so I could work on a bike sitting in a chair, but all they had was a 60". It is actually easier do work on one while standing anyways.

This is ideal for me because a) I live in an apartment and don't really have power tools and b) it was cheap!

Note however that now in 2011, these parts cost a bit more. I was sticker shocked at the local hardware stores (for example, $2.50 for just one 1/2" cap), but Home Depot was the savior here, and all of the parts cost me $45 total, not including the screwdriver. Still a hell of a lot better than $150 for the cheapest bike repair stand I saw at the local bike shop.

[jpvskv]

Great, sturdy, and $Cheap$ idea. How about a used tire tube on the two clamp parts and cut open toward the spring on the clamp handle and can touch the frame of the bike thus keeping the bike frame from getting scratched.

[bingtamers]

I like the idea. I may adapt it a little, putting a T junction in place of the clamp. That way I should be able to fit my bike's seat post through the T, sort of like the PVC instructable someone else posted. Will let you know how it goes and send pics if it works.