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Hoffmeister · 16th June 2011

About to order a bike repair stand from Ribble and trying to decide whether it's worth spending the extra fifty on the PCS-10 as opposed to -9

Anyone used both and got any views?

Señor Bear · 16th June 2011

Yes. The 10 doesn't wobble

BrickMan · 16th June 2011

with a bike workshop stand, spend as much as you can humanly afford, and then buy the next model up again.

honestly, a shit wobbly bike stand will annoy you to the core everytime you attempt to use it.

Hoffmeister · 16th June 2011

Hmm, yes, have been using a friends PCS-11 lately (dont think they make those anymore) and was afraid that any significant downgrade would probably end up annoying me, been trying to get a used one on ebay, but they usually go for as much as new ones once you factor in shipping. can't believe people bidding not checking out online shop prices first

hugo7 · 16th June 2011

I thought the difference was the QRs as opposed to allen key adjustment?

Got to say I wouldn't mind QR's on my PCS-9, but I'd still check the stats somewhere to see if there are other differences.

Hoffmeister · 16th June 2011

I think that's one of the main differences but the folding mechanism and tubes are also different
http://www.parktool.com/product/home...ir-stand-pcs-9
http://www.parktool.com/product/home...r-stand-pcs-10
"Three-point leg system with reinforced center yoke for superior stability"

Rod_Saetan · 16th June 2011

I have the 9, I quite like it and it was a gift, but I rarely use it as I have use of real ones sometimes.

Hoffmeister · 16th June 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod_Saetan

I have the 9, I quite like it and it was a gift, but I rarely use it as I have use of real ones sometimes.

If you don't use it perhaps you'd like to sell it to me at a reasonable price? ;)

BrickMan · 16th June 2011

if it becomes a permenant feature of your workshop, bolt it to the floor or if only semi-permanant, put a 2x3' concrete paving slab on its legs, because then when you accidentally put a bike on the stand in a slightly dodgy manor it won't tip over and knock you out cold*

*tru dat.

Rod_Saetan · 16th June 2011

Soz Hoff, I use it rarely, but often enough to justify it staying.

dancing james · 16th June 2011

pcs 10

i have one and its been fine, stable enough to remove and install a bb, no problems with holding the MTB etc etc

Hoffmeister · 17th June 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrickMan

if it becomes a permenant feature of your workshop, bolt it to the floor or if only semi-permanant, put a 2x3' concrete paving slab on its legs, because then when you accidentally put a bike on the stand in a slightly dodgy manor it won't tip over and knock you out cold*

*tru dat.

Good idea, unfortunately my workshop usually consists of dragging my tools and a couple of cans of Grolsch down to the parking lot from the fourth floor so this may prove tricky (especially on the way back up ;))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod_Saetan

Soz Hoff, I use it rarely, but often enough to justify it staying.

Fair enough, it was worth a try

View Poll Results: Which park repair stand (consider value for money too)
PCS-9	3	33.33%
PCS-10	6	66.67%
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16th June 2011	#1
Hoffmeister	Park PCS-9 vs. PCS-10 -worth the extra £50? About to order a bike repair stand from Ribble and trying to decide whether it's worth spending the extra fifty on the PCS-10 as opposed to -9 Anyone used both and got any views?
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16th June 2011	#2
Señor Bear	Yes. The 10 doesn't wobble
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16th June 2011	#3
BrickMan	with a bike workshop stand, spend as much as you can humanly afford, and then buy the next model up again. honestly, a shit wobbly bike stand will annoy you to the core everytime you attempt to use it.
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16th June 2011	#5
hugo7	I thought the difference was the QRs as opposed to allen key adjustment? Got to say I wouldn't mind QR's on my PCS-9, but I'd still check the stats somewhere to see if there are other differences.
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16th June 2011	#7
Rod_Saetan	I have the 9, I quite like it and it was a gift, but I rarely use it as I have use of real ones sometimes.
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16th June 2011	#11
dancing james	pcs 10 i have one and its been fine, stable enough to remove and install a bb, no problems with holding the MTB etc etc
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