bike stands, any experience with these?

[derf]

Ive used a front stand before, and the only down side to it is that it can get in the way if you are working under the bike, banged my knee on it changing sprockets a few times, its pretty painful too.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by derf

Ive used a front stand before, and the only down side to it is that it can get in the way if you are working under the bike, banged my knee on it changing sprockets a few times, its pretty painful too.

Do you mean a rear stand but with the forward facing handle? If you need clear access to the side of the bike, those can be turned 180 degrees so the arm extends behind the bike, leaving the side clear for access.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Do you mean a rear stand but with the forward facing handle? If you need clear access to the side of the bike, those can be turned 180 degrees so the arm extends behind the bike, leaving the side clear for access.

Damn, never thought of that.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Do you mean a rear stand but with the forward facing handle? If you need clear access to the side of the bike, those can be turned 180 degrees so the arm extends behind the bike, leaving the side clear for access.

Then why not just buy the regular rear facing stand?

[shmike]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Do you mean a rear stand but with the forward facing handle? If you need clear access to the side of the bike, those can be turned 180 degrees so the arm extends behind the bike, leaving the side clear for access.

Have you done that?

I was curious about their ability to do so.

It seemed like either the tire would have to roll over the stand or the angle would make it nearly impossible to lift.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by marko138

Then why not just buy the regular rear facing stand?

Because I only use it in reverse when I'm doing chain/sprocket work. 95% of the time I use it in the correct orientation, which I prefer over a rear stand (both for ease of use and garage space required for storing the bike).

Originally Posted by shmike

Have you done that?

I was curious about their ability to do so.

It seemed like either the tire would have to roll over the stand or the angle would make it nearly impossible to lift.

Yep, works great. The wheel (at least on my bike) is up high enough to clear the bar as you pick the bike up. Good point though, I guess that's all relative based on where your spools are in reference to your rear wheel.