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This is a well-made little tool especially for smaller bolts requiring lower torque settings. I've been using a heavier duty PRO torque wrench for years but it lacks the tactile feel that the Feedback has on smaller 2-3mm bolt heads that require only 2-5nm of torque. There is a feeling a greater control with this smaller lever and less risk of slipping or rounding a head. On bigger jobs like crank arms and seat mounts, I will still use the PRO.
I put in > 10k miles of annual riding spread across 3 bikes, so over the years have taken on more an more maintenance myself, using the local shop for the tougher jobs. My "evolution" in terms of the home workshop would make for a funny t-shirt and I suspect I'm not unique in this. First I just flipped the bike upside down on saddle/bars. Next I sprung for a very light duty/inexpensive stand that might topple over if I breathed heavily on it. Next, the upgrade to the heavier duty stand but lacking any features making it easy to set up or use, which I was fine with for many years. I've seen many great reviews of this, and have several FS tools so know they're amazing quality and design, and decided to splurge on this as a Christmas present. It's absolutely perfect, no more upgrades in my future, this will be the stand I grow old and die with. Lightweight yet sturdy, very quick and easy to set up, quickly adjustable, with several mechanic and bike-friendly features.
Note--assuming you're working on a carbon frame, I'd also recommend considering something like the Silca adapter which allows you to more gently clamp to the frame then clamp that adaptor to this.
The only slight ding I could point out on this is that it does not include the bag/travel case, which I went ahead and purchased separately. If you're going to spend top dollar for this highly useful and spiffy red anodized stand, you'll want to avoid roughing it up if packing it for a road trip.
I have long needed a repair stand for my bicycles. I'm 72 now, and have gone all my life without one.
Until Now.
This stand is so intuitive to use, simple to operate and stable on the ground. It is of solid construction, and allows me now to fully clean the bike and then oil it.
It has easy to use clamps that when loosened allow the trisupports to spread out and hold the bike up. There is no slipping.
The latch on the up pipe works the same, and engaging the seat post allows a solid grip. I am able to get the bike up high enough so the pedals turn freely while moving the chain through the sprockets.
It folds down into a compact 30 inch or so bar.
It is terrific.
This thing is pretty handy. Short of a fully decked workbench with pegboard or a foam insert toolbox of course, this gets you started with some basic organization options. Especially handy if it�s used in a semi permanent state. I will still fold up the legs partially in order to bring the stand in and out of my garage when it�s nice out, and this tray doesn�t impede that.
My biggest gripe with this tray, and it�s pretty significant, is the weird U hook that it uses to wedge on to the main stanchion. in order to put the tray in a usable position, this hook protrudes ride into where your pedals want to go. It�s hard to avoid hitting it when turning the cranks if you have any sort of wider platform pedals (road and narrower xc pedals less of an issue) even if you move the bike up or down (as you know the cranks span roughly a 340mm distance +/- the length of the pedal body). It gets really really annoying and I wish they would resolve the issue with a new piece.
The only other gripe I have is that the somewhat diminutive size is more suited to just a handful of tools, and quick jobs. Mine quickly gets overwhelmed with rags tools and random bits from the bike, but that says more about my organizational style or lack thereof.