Maintenance stand for emtb

[Halmond6]

Hi I’m looking for a maintenance stand for my full fat Emtb.

I’ve seen these: Cranit AB16 e-bike stand: stable bicycle stand for e-bikes with mid-drive motors; maintenance and care; DPL3

Any good? Or are there other options I should be looking at.

 

[Joecrow]

Any good? Or are there other options I should be looking at.

Looks to be identical to this one under the name of Dragonworks which was the only one I found so far that seems to do the job (get the back wheel off the ground) that is reasonably priced.
I am also considering buying one and would also be very interested in any feedback on either brand.

 

[Halmond6]

Looks to be identical to this one under the name of Dragonworks which was the only one I found so far that seems to do the job (get the back wheel off the ground) that is reasonably priced.
I am also considering buying one and would also be very interested in any feedback on either brand.

Think I’ll bite the bullet and report back.

 

[Pizzman]

I use a Feedback Sports Pro HD Stand. You want the frame secure with the wheels off every so often. Secured by seat tube guarantees the bike won’t fall over.
My next stand will be one of those sweet lift stands. I’m all for ease of use in the shop.

 

[Scott_123]

Just get the Park Tool stand. Yes I know they are expensive but they work and they last. Mine is 8 years old and works like new. Works great for heavier EMTB as well.

 

[Joecrow]

I use a Feedback Sports Pro Stand. You want the frame secure with the wheels off every so often. Secured by seat tube guarantees the bike won’t fall over.

Just get the Park Tool stand.

I can't speak for the OP but in my case I do have a decent bike stand that I use if I need to get both wheels off the ground but unfortunately I live in an apartment and don't have a garage or anywhere to leave a stand set up and ready to go. That means its a pita to unpack and set it up and get the bike up to the apartment! OK it's fine for major servicing but I'm looking for something quick and easy that I can use anywhere to get the back wheel of the ground and allow me to turn the pedals for drive train maintenance etc. which is the most frequent work the bike needs.
Different horses for different courses!

 

[Halmond6]

I can't speak for the OP but in my case I do have a decent bike stand that I use if I need to get both wheels off the ground but unfortunately I live in an apartment and don't have a garage or anywhere to leave a stand set up and ready to go. That means its a pita to unpack and set it up and get the bike up to the apartment! OK it's fine for major servicing but I'm looking for something quick and easy that I can use anywhere to get the back wheel of the ground and allow me to turn the pedals for drive train maintenance etc. which is the most frequent work the bike needs.
Different horses for different courses!

Same.

 

[Scott_123]

I can't speak for the OP but in my case I do have a decent bike stand that I use if I need to get both wheels off the ground but unfortunately I live in an apartment and don't have a garage or anywhere to leave a stand set up and ready to go. That means its a pita to unpack and set it up and get the bike up to the apartment! OK it's fine for major servicing but I'm looking for something quick and easy that I can use anywhere to get the back wheel of the ground and allow me to turn the pedals for drive train maintenance etc. which is the most frequent work the bike needs.
Different horses for different courses!

Sorry, now I have the full picture

 

[rEs]

Just get the Park Tool stand. Yes I know they are expensive but they work and they last. Mine is 8 years old and works like new. Works great for heavier EMTB as well.

I got the £200 Park Tool PCS-10.3 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand, and its terrible.

The rotating clamp keeps getting stuck in its current rotation.
All the tool holder bits are extra.
When folded up its not flat, so awkward to lean up against wall etc / transport.
The Blue painted tubes were rusty on the inside when it arrived.
Very hard to adjust up and down when bike on it (binding of the metal tubes or perhaps that's just physics).
Not that the grips have damaged my bikes, but i'd rather it have softer grips (for seat posts etc) rather than hard plastic (even if they need replacing when worn).

Yes its very secure when bike is clamped in it and the stand itself aint going anywhere.


Should of gone feedback sports or even CXWXC off amazon

 

[Eliadn]

I use a Feedback Sports Pro Stand. You want the frame secure with the wheels off every so often. Secured by seat tube guarantees the bike won’t fall over.
My next stand will be one of those sweet lift stands. I’m all for ease of use in the shop.

Do you think the pro is more than enough for our heavy bikes? The HD is quite more expensive.

 

[Pizzman]

Do you think the pro is more than enough for our heavy bikes? The HD is quite more expensive.

I have the HD
It’s what I would want holding my (insert big number here) EMTB .
Especially if you have to wrench on your heavier ebike.
Haven’t used the regular Pro version.

 

[Freddy-mountain]

I use the feedback pro and the parktool PT 10.3. The feedback is for my 25kg at the edge when it comes to flipping for motor access etc. The PT is a bit sturdier imo

 

[Stihldog]

I’ve got the Park Tool stand. Found my bike, and the stand, laying on the floor one morning. The plastic clamps had slid and collapsed this metal tripod.

I use a Saris bar to support my bike in the clamp (bike is carbon) and it lives there all the time. I added the tool tray and secured the plastic clamps with duct tape. I don’t need a folding option. Just a place to service my bike. The battery charger is fastened to the stand post also. It’s a bit customizabled to my needs …but it works.

 

[MountainBoy]

I’ve got the Park Tool stand. Found my bike, and the stand, laying on the floor one morning. The plastic clamps had slid and collapsed this metal tripod.

I use a Saris bar to support my bike in the clamp (bike is carbon) and it lives there all the time. I added the tool tray and secured the plastic clamps with duct tape. I don’t need a folding option. Just a place to service my bike. The battery charger is fastened to the stand post also. It’s a bit customizabled to my needs …but it works.

Do you have the PT 10.3 Stand? I don't see how the clamp could slide unless it wasn't tightened much because the blue paint on mine has a nice texture that the plastic clamp grips to.

I like my PT 10.3 stand, very sturdy and stable. Good value too.

 

[irie]

Have Park Tool PCS-9.3 which cannot accidentally collapse because there's a spring loaded 'popper' to prevent collapse should the sliding collar not be screwed up tight enough. Use it with a Halfords False Cross Bar.

Would like a Park Tool PRS-30 but it doesn't fold for storage so would always be in the way when out of use. Thinking about buying a Park Tool PRS-30LB and modifying it to mount on the foldable PCS-9.3 chassis ...

 

[Stihldog]

Do you have the PT 10.3 Stand? I don't see how the clamp could slide unless it wasn't tightened much because the blue paint on mine has a nice texture that the plastic clamp grips to.

I like my PT 10.3 stand, very sturdy and stable. Good value too.

Can’t remember what model stand? Got it 6-7 years ago. But I rarely clamp the dropper post ( vertical clamp position). I use the saris bar with almost every bike horizontal clamp position) . The clamp will spin or adjust to any position though.

I don’t fold it up anymore so tapping it with duct tape doesn’t matter. The little tool tray is handy.

The clamp has some rubber cushioning but that doesn’t help with the carbon frame.

 

[Joecrow]

Think I’ll bite the bullet and report back.

@Halmond6
Hi did you get the stand and how is it?

 

[Mlok]

I have Dragonworks(I am from Czech rep., Dragonworks too -> easier ordering).

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle - Dragonworks

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle. Navržen pro elektrokola se středovým motorem. ⚖️ Stabilní konstrukce s nosností až 45 kg 🔧 Vhodný pro údržbu díky otáčení zadního kola 🚴‍♂️ Kompatibilní s koly 26" až 29" a plášti 2,0" až 2,8"

www.dragonworks.cz

It is simple very good Maintenance stand (quick and easy mounting on the stand without much lifting), which doesn't take up much space. I use it all the time. It's also suitable for lubricating ebike's chain with Squrit. And for a some service.
I have good big maintenance stand (Park Tool PCS-9.3 style), but I can't remember the last time I used it (It takes up a lot of space, and it takes a while to unfold and lift the heavy e-bike to hang it up). I uses big stand only when necessary for that service (such as the correct angle for the e-bike when bleeding the brakes).

 

[paul.williams_1981@yahoo.]

Do you have the PT 10.3 Stand? I don't see how the clamp could slide unless it wasn't tightened much because the blue paint on mine has a nice texture that the plastic clamp grips to.

I like my PT 10.3 stand, very sturdy and stable. Good value too.

Mine did the exact same thing yesterday while I there, the legs folded and the bike and stand crashed to the ground. I may not of tightened the know tight enough.

 

[Eliadn]

I have Dragonworks(I am from Czech rep., Dragonworks too -> easier ordering).

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle - Dragonworks

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle. Navržen pro elektrokola se středovým motorem. ⚖️ Stabilní konstrukce s nosností až 45 kg 🔧 Vhodný pro údržbu díky otáčení zadního kola 🚴‍♂️ Kompatibilní s koly 26" až 29" a plášti 2,0" až 2,8"

www.dragonworks.cz

It is simple very good Maintenance stand (quick and easy mounting on the stand without much lifting), which doesn't take up much space. I use it all the time. It's also suitable for lubricating ebike's chain with Squrit. And for a some service.
I have good big maintenance stand (Park Tool PCS-9.3 style), but I can't remember the last time I used it (It takes up a lot of space, and it takes a while to unfold and lift the heavy e-bike to hang it up). I uses big stand only when necessary for that service (such as the correct angle for the e-bike when bleeding the brakes).

And what happens if you bump into the bike? Wouldn't it fall over? And the whole weight being on the plastic motor cover is not very good also I would think.

 

[Joecrow]

I have Dragonworks(I am from Czech rep., Dragonworks too -> easier ordering).

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle - Dragonworks

Stojan pro elektrokola se středovým motorem - MXstyle. Navržen pro elektrokola se středovým motorem. ⚖️ Stabilní konstrukce s nosností až 45 kg 🔧 Vhodný pro údržbu díky otáčení zadního kola 🚴‍♂️ Kompatibilní s koly 26" až 29" a plášti 2,0" až 2,8"

www.dragonworks.cz

It is simple very good Maintenance stand (quick and easy mounting on the stand without much lifting), which doesn't take up much space. I use it all the time. It's also suitable for lubricating ebike's chain with Squrit. And for a some service.
I have good big maintenance stand (Park Tool PCS-9.3 style), but I can't remember the last time I used it (It takes up a lot of space, and it takes a while to unfold and lift the heavy e-bike to hang it up). I uses big stand only when necessary for that service (such as the correct angle for the e-bike when bleeding the brakes).

Yes that is the one I liked the look of, it's also available on Amazon though currently a little bit more expensive than the manufactures website with shipping to Germany. Thanks for your review, very helpful.

 

[RickBullotta]

I splurged and bought the Feedback Pro E-Lift stand - yeah, it's stupidly expensive, but man, it's awesome, and I had a nice tax refund this year so I rewarded myself. Easy to get the bike in the stand, holds rock solid, electric up/down, and I added a tool tray.

Pro E Lift Bike Repair Stand | Feedback Sports

The Pro E Lift is the first compact and maneuverable electric lift bike repair stand for servicing heavier bikes including e-bikes at home or in a shop.

feedbacksports.com

 

[RickBullotta]

I use a Feedback Sports Pro HD Stand. You want the frame secure with the wheels off every so often. Secured by seat tube guarantees the bike won’t fall over.
My next stand will be one of those sweet lift stands. I’m all for ease of use in the shop.

The clamp mechanism on the higher end Feedback Sports stands is very, very good. And yeah, the lift stand is great.

 

[Stihldog]

I splurged and bought the Feedback Pro E-Lift stand - yeah, it's stupidly expensive, but man, it's awesome, and I had a nice tax refund this year so I rewarded myself. Easy to get the bike in the stand, holds rock solid, electric up/down, and I added a tool tray.

Pro E Lift Bike Repair Stand | Feedback Sports

The Pro E Lift is the first compact and maneuverable electric lift bike repair stand for servicing heavier bikes including e-bikes at home or in a shop.

feedbacksports.com

Yeah! That’s what I need/want. It may need power but I charge in the stand anyway. Looks good …a bit pricey though.

I’m putting that on my list…whenever I get a decent tax return .

 

[RickBullotta]

Yeah! That’s what I need/want. It may need power but I charge in the stand anyway. Looks good …a bit pricey though.

I’m putting that on my list…whenever I get a decent tax return .

They have a hydraulic version that's a bit cheaper also. But I really, really like the clamping mechanism on their Pro work stands. I could never get a Park stand to actually hold an eMTB in position.

 

[Mlok]

And what happens if you bump into the bike? Wouldn't it fall over? And the whole weight being on the plastic motor cover is not very good also I would think.

Nothing will happen; it's stable (It would take quite a lot of force to make it fall; I've never had the slightest problem with it).
It's not the entire weight, though it's probably about 80% (20% on the front wheel). And the static load on the engine cover is negligible. The cover must be able to withstand (and has been tested to withstand) a dynamic impact against an obstacle in the rare event of contact during a technical section (this has happened to me several times when riding through more challenging technical sections on my all three ebikes).
I've also improved the stand with zip ties (6 or 7 pieces, I'm not at the stand right now, so I don't know the exact number):

Pásek stahovací gumový FIXPLUS 35 cm ČERNÝ

Zabezpečte, svazujte, upevněte - nikdy to nebylo snadnější, protože buď hledáte vhodný kabel nebo elastický popruh. Náš popruh kombinuje výhody obou systémů - bez jejich nevýhod. Je použitelný jednou

www.militarysklad.cz

This will create a better contact surface. It provides better grip and is gentler on motor cover.

 

[Zero cool]

I still use my old Park Tools stand5hat’s coming up 20 years old (looks a bit like the Deluxe one above). For the full fat e-bike I have a thick bit of corrugated cardboard I wrap around the top tube and it holds the bike up fine. If it’s something suicidal and easy that can be done upside down then I just flip the bike and use a pair of cheap grips stands from ebay

 

[Shamanic]

Hi comminity,

I’m also considering getting the Cranit AB16 or the Dragonworks (it’s the same thing, just a different name). Why? Because I’m not willing to spend hundreds of euros on something that lets me hang up my Orbea Wild with a carbon frame without any worries. I also don’t want to attach a clamp to the dropper post or buy additional frame adapters, which cost more money. For the few maintenance tasks where I need both wheels off the ground, I hang the bike using a homemade bike lift, attached to the handlebars and the saddle. I’m convinced that this Cranit AB16 repair stand offers real value for anyone with a carbon frame. To keep the bike from resting on the mid-drive motor, I’m building a small wooden adapter to mount it directly behind the motor at the rear swingarm pivot... that way, the motor remains unloaded. But it wouldn’t hurt the motor cover anyway; right now, I simply set my bike on an empty beer crate, directly under the motor, with the front wheel clamped in a wooden frame I built *laughs*... the Cranit AB16 works on the same principle, just nicer...

greetings from the Austrian alps
Shamanic

 

[Powerslider]

I still use my old Park Tools stand5hat’s coming up 20 years old (looks a bit like the Deluxe one above). For the full fat e-bike I have a thick bit of corrugated cardboard I wrap around the top tube and it holds the bike up fine. If it’s something suicidal and easy that can be done upside down then I just flip the bike and use a pair of cheap grips stands from ebay

I still use my Park Tool stand that’s gotta be 30 years old.

 

[AirKuhl]

Nothing will happen; it's stable (It would take quite a lot of force to make it fall; I've never had the slightest problem with it).
It's not the entire weight, though it's probably about 80% (20% on the front wheel). And the static load on the engine cover is negligible. The cover must be able to withstand (and has been tested to withstand) a dynamic impact against an obstacle in the rare event of contact during a technical section (this has happened to me several times when riding through more challenging technical sections on my all three ebikes).
I've also improved the stand with zip ties (6 or 7 pieces, I'm not at the stand right now, so I don't know the exact number):

Pásek stahovací gumový FIXPLUS 35 cm ČERNÝ

Zabezpečte, svazujte, upevněte - nikdy to nebylo snadnější, protože buď hledáte vhodný kabel nebo elastický popruh. Náš popruh kombinuje výhody obou systémů - bez jejich nevýhod. Je použitelný jednou

www.militarysklad.cz

This will create a better contact surface. It provides better grip and is gentler on motor cover.

I have a similar stand from Enduro Engineering and I agree that this design style is very stable.

Oddly enough, I found a video of the exact same 3 stands that I own.
The Rakk 2.0 E is my charging station as the bike charger and cable are mounted to it.
The Enduro for most cleaning and basic maintenance since it's so quick and easy to use.
The FS Pro for the rare occasions I need the front wheel off the ground.