RAD Cycle EZ Fold Bicycle Repair Stand Bike Work on Bikes Like a Pro Mechanic at Home and Folds Up Easy!

by RAD Cycle Products

Product Features

• Exclusive Tool Caddy, great for holding those extra parts and/or wrenches
• Fast Clamp System with an innovative Secure-Lock featuring a spring loaded clamp which will secure your bike tightly
• Extremely Portable, weighs only 16 lbs. and can be folded down like an ironing board for travel and storage
• Maximum Stability; one of the most robust and sturdy stands on the market. We believe this stand is the most advanced on the market
• Extra Durable, features the finest materials and proven reliability. We stand behind every product we sell and this is a great professional-quality repair stand

Product Description

This is the finest stand we've ever seen! This pro-quality, versatile work stand has a rock-solid base with a removable work stand. From simple routine maintenance to complete overhauls, anyone can benefit from a stable work platform. When deciding on which product to carry we analyzed many factors, cost, stability, quality, etc.. After talking to multiple riders, repairmen, and bike distributors, we elected to go with the slightly more expensive, but more robust, Ultimate Bike Stand. The rigid "ironing board" design allows a secure base for the toughest wrenching. In our opinion these are much more robust and versatile than the inferior "bipod" or "tripod" design you regularly see on the market.  Features: Exclusive Tool CaddyThe tool shelf is great for holding those extra parts and/or wrenches.  You no longer have to set your tools on the grass and watch them disappear. Fast Clamp SystemThe Clamp has an innovative Secure-Lock that features a spring loaded clamp which will secure your bike tightly. Extremely PortableThe Pro Elite weighs only 16 lbs. and it can be compacted--folded down like an ironing board--for travel and storage. Maximum StabilityThe Ultimate Bike Stand is one of the most robust and sturdy stands on the market.    We believe this stand is the most advanced on the market. Extra DurableThe Ultimate Bike Stand features the finest materials and proven reliability.  We stand behind every product we sell and this is a great professional-quality repair stand. Additional Features: Our advance locking mechanism allows quick placement of bicycle in stand Unique soft over-molded "plastic" jaws prevent damage to your bicycleLoad capacity 90 lbs. (40 kg) Weight 16 lbs. (7 kg) 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 36 inches ; 14.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000ZJMFEK
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,147 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #26 in Home & Kitchen > Storage & Organization > Garage Storage > Bike Racks & Stands

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Consider the money you will save...is it worth it?, June 19, 2010

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applepride (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RAD Cycle EZ Fold Bicycle Repair Stand Bike Work on Bikes Like a Pro Mechanic at Home and Folds Up Easy! (Misc.)

A park tool repair stand for $150 is highway robbery...until you buy this thing. I'll walk you through the disappointment to save you some time: Open the instructions and wade through the mislabeled parts, broken english, and worthless pictures. Do your best to guess which parts go together, then consult the photos online to actually get it together. Next, make sure to go through and tighten the factory installed bolts after you realize they are all loose. After that, give the company a call to order a new "clamp" hook because the one in the box is missing a couple threads. While you're waiting on that, take a contractor's knife and reshape the bottom bracket "cradle" so it's actually the shape of a bottom bracket. After the new clamp comes, hoist up your bike and, with arms outstretched, quickly realize there isn't enough clearance between your down tube and front tire to allow the front wheel to sit straight. Curse. Apologize to anyone who heard you and find some string. Use the string to tie the front wheel to the bike frame to keep it from pivoting. Begin working, but make sure to ALWAYS keep one hand on the bike. After the bike falls the first time, find a child to help you hold the bike upright while you work (perhaps they should wear a helmet?) The second time the bike falls, send the child to their room, then find some more string. With the string, tie the bike's downtube to the downtube "cradle" to tighten things up. Spend the third and fourth falls figuring out which parts of the bike are off limits to wrenching. With Each fall makes your reflexes faster and teaches you about the physics of applied torque. Once you're a master, the sky is the limit (as well as the seat post bolt, the brake mount bolts, and the rear wheel quick release). There you go! It only takes six days, ten feet of string, and a bent deraileur hanger. Let those other chumps spend $75 more dollars.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's a glorified keyboard stand -- but better than nothing, January 17, 2008

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E. Schwartz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RAD Cycle EZ Fold Bicycle Repair Stand Bike Work on Bikes Like a Pro Mechanic at Home and Folds Up Easy! (Misc.)

The stand can support the weight of a moutain bike without tipping over... but barely. The list price of $150 is a joke but for $25+shipping it's better than nothing.

Bear in mind that it isn't a full featured repair stand. If you have cables running below your downtube they'll get pinched so you may not be able to shift (especially if the cables are not contained in a housing). The fact that the bike can only be positioned horizontally may also be limiting. This having been said, if you're just looking to keep your bike maintained or for a portable stand, this isn't a bad option.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Casual/Home biker, April 20, 2009

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Patrick J. Gibney "Retired" (Mobile, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RAD Cycle EZ Fold Bicycle Repair Stand Bike Work on Bikes Like a Pro Mechanic at Home and Folds Up Easy! (Misc.)

I certainly didn't want to spend $100+ for a work stand! After a little searching, found this model and paid $32.26 w/shipping included. Easy to assemble but the first time I used it, kinda skeptical about the stability. On the upper cup fitting, the "tooth opening" would not allow base of bike to be seated all the way down. However, using a Dremel tool and filing them back some, after making sure this small modification wouldn't void the warranty from the vendor, got an excellent fit and noticeable IMPROVED stability. Only will use this for minor maintenance, chain cleaning, bike cleaning, etc., and for the price paid, certainly a satisfied customer!