Made of heat-treated 6000 series, anodized aluminum, the Pro-BRS is light as a feather, weighing in at just 12 lbs./5.44 kg. Its clamp height extends from 42”/1070 mm to 72”/1830 mm via a quick release lever. And as an added plus, the attractive Pro-BRS can double as a display/storage stand for your bike.
No quick release feature like on their top of the line clamp, but that is available for a tad more money so this "weakness" is a bit of a stretch.
Doesn't come with a bag for transporting it in??? Also a bit of a stretch.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
xc steel hard tail (30 lbs) but have used it on road, dh, xc, you name it
Bottom Line:
I did a lot of research before buying my first stand and got this one. It has been fantastic. It does everything I ever wanted it to. I have worked on a 45 pound dh bike and it was plenty stable even on dirt. I have had it for about 4 years and the only problem I had with it was that the plastic coating over the clamping jaws broke off one of them. HOWEVER, this happened when my clamp heads was being used as a vice for sawing some pipes and the head was WAY over-tightened. I tightened it as much as I could by hand. When talking to the person at Feedback ( who now owns Ultimate Support) I explained what had happened and they sent me new clamp heads and screws for FREE. That is fantastic customer service. This was built to last a lifetime. I would whole heartedly recommend this to anyone.
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Submitted by
cackalacky
a Weekend Warrior
from Winston Salem, NC, US Date Reviewed: June 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Keyauwee
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$169.00
Purchased At:
aspire velotech
Strengths:
Overall solidly built, portable
Weaknesses:
Hard to load bike into clamp and tighten with just two hands.
Clutch mechanism will not hold a heavy bike at any angle, (esp. when held by the seatpost) must be nose down, or take the wheels off. Clamp arm bends down when loaded and seems a bit flimsy at the connecting joint with the vertical post.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Dos Niner
Bottom Line:
Overall I like this stand for what it is (simple, portable) but I'm glad I did not pay full retail for it. Kind of disappointed with the clutch/arm/clamp mechanism. Hard to load a bike, and just doesn't hold as well as I thought it would.
I must say though that I have since moved to a lighter bike setup, and the clutch will hold this particular bike without complaint in many angles. Still hard to load, however, and the bike will slip in the clamp sometimes. Hard to judge how tight is too tight without damage. But maybe that's my own inexperience. Perhaps I would buy a Pro Elite in the future for the different clamp mechanism, but would want to check it out first.
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Submitted by
zz3b
a Cross Country Rider
from san francisco, ca Date Reviewed: July 23, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$154.00
Purchased At:
brandscycle.com
Strengths:
Extremely well designed and built to last. The swiveling vice clamp head is ingenious and set-up or adjustment take only a few seconds. Best suited to bigger heavier bikes, especially the DH crew. My Turner RFX (XXL) weighs 30lbs +/-, and is a bit ungainly. This stand holds it firmly at any angle w/ no clamp marks, on the floor or in the dirt.
Weaknesses:
None that I've found. Maybe a bit heavy for some. Possibly overkill for folks w/ smaller bikes, definitely overkill for roadies.
Similar Products Used:
Park, kinda unstable w/ my weighty rig.
Bike Setup:
Turner RFX 07 (XXL) - Shimano XT drive, Mavic Crossland Rims, Front: Fox Vanilla rlc 140mm, Rear: Fox RP23, Hayes 9 Discs.
Bottom Line:
Excellent product. Dead simple to use by either the professional or the weekender, in the garage or at a campsite.
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Submitted by
Bryan Bracy
a Cross Country Rider
from Okinawa Date Reviewed: May 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Spider trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
EBay
Strengths:
This stand is heavy duty with a super stout frame. It folds up with ease and stores away easily in any car trunk. Also, it has an attractive color and design.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
the wall or floor
Bike Setup:
XT'd out 08 Kona Blast with soon to be replaced Dart2 forks
Bottom Line:
This stand is better than the one my local bike shop uses. I can take it to my parents and do maintenance on there cruisers in a matter of moments. I can't wait to get to work on my wife's bike. I wish there were 6 flamin chilis.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from O.C. Date Reviewed: July 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any dirt trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
jenson.com
Strengths:
This is by far the best stand. No problems whatsoever. Holds any bike at any angle. Very well built. Solid.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized s-works enduro.
Bottom Line:
Buy this stand.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Helena, MT Date Reviewed: March 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The Ridge
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Stable, very adjustable, lightweight, compact
Weaknesses:
none so far...(it's not as stable as a shop stand, but then again it's not bolted to the floor!)
Similar Products Used:
Park professional stands
Bike Setup:
road, mountain, tandem, cyclocross
Bottom Line:
I've had this stand for 13 years now and it's the only consumer/portable stand that I can stand to use (no pun intended) after working in shops for 10 years and providing race support & working on my own bikes at home for 10 more.
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Submitted by
Debi
a Cross Country Rider
from San Marcos, CA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
All of them...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Solid construction. Stable. Able to raise the bikes higher than with other stands I've owned (crappy Performance brands.) Folds down to a fairly compact size and is lightweight. Easily transportable with the included carrying case. Outstanding product support from Ultimate and Jon Workman. He was most helpful when I contacted the company with concerns over the clutch operation (see below.)
Weaknesses:
The sliding clutch mechanism can take some getting used to. The jaws are designed to begin locking once the knob on the moveable part of the jaw mechanism is rotated clockwise 1/8 of a turn. Mine engages almost instantaneously, so if the knob is accidentally jarred while moving the jaws into position, the mechanism stops sliding, forcing me to rotate the knob 1/2 turn counter-clockwise to unlock it and re-position the jaws. At first this was causing me grief, having to fuss with the clutch with one hand while holding my dualie up in the air with my other hand. I have now gotten the 'hang' of working it, and wouldn't trade it for the world!
Similar Products Used:
Piece of crap Spin Doctor thing.
Bike Setup:
Blur; full XT w/ discs.
Bottom Line:
I bought this stand after hearing a friend rave about his (2 yr. old) Ultimate. I'm not sorry I bought it. More expensive than other stands but one look at the top-notch construction and obvious design time that went into this product and you can see that you truly do 'get what you pay for'.
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Submitted by
mrblah
a Weekend Warrior
from woodland hills, ca. usa Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
www.REI.com
Strengths:
this thing is strong, lightweight, easy to transport, easy to setup.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
some trek
Bottom Line:
buy this stand, its userfriendly, strong, reliable, and cheap. The only thing this can't do is make margaritas, or act like a wingman for you. I got mine at www.REI.com in the factory closeout, or something.
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Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan Date Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Village Cycles, Grand Rapids
Strengths:
Portable, Stable, Holds any bike.
Weaknesses:
None Found yet
Bike Setup:
7 Kids so there are two many to list. 16 in all 9 Mountain Bikes, 5 Road bikes and 2 BMX
Bottom Line:
With a family the size of mine, I needed to learn to do most of my own work. My wife bought this stand for my birthday two years ago. We camp and race around the state and this stand is great! It folds down pretty compact so it doesn't take much room in the camper or trunk. It adapts to any bike I've ever put on it and because it is aluminum, it doubles as an excellent wash stand. The particularly important feature to me is the tripod leg arrangement. It will work even when the terrain is a little uneven. Have you ever found a perfectly level campsite or parking lot when you travel? The quality of this thing is second to none.
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Submitted by
Cary
a Cross Country Rider
from Walnut Creek, CA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Any I'm Riding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$157.00
Purchased At:
Ebay- Aspirevelotech
Strengths:
Light, strong, easy to use.
Weaknesses:
I didn't buy it two years ago.
Similar Products Used:
Some cheap Spin-doctor stand
Bike Setup:
Which one, Turner, Titus, Klein
Bottom Line:
I wish I had bought this two years ago. Two years of screwing around with a piece of junk stand from performance and I finally had it. This was well reviewed and they were going for good prices on ebay (can't say enough about aspirevelotech, I bought it on a Wed afternoon, it shipped the same day and was at my place two states away on Friday).
When they say it takes 30 seconds to set up, it does. I opened the box, pulled it out and 30 seconds later was ready to use it. The clamp works great, and I don't have to move the seat up like I would with Park's big clamps. Also, the stand weighs about half as much as the Park's, is totally stable, and folds down much further and easier for storage.
Finally, the lovely annodized aluminum means I don't have to worry about rust and can use the stand to wash my bike (Unlike the Park's)
Park makes good stuff, but for the workstands, this is better.
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Submitted by
jason suderman
a Racer
from somerville Ma USA Date Reviewed: July 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
modern line
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
ace wheelworks
Strengths:
versitility and weight to strenght. capable of supporting 50lb huffies upsidown and over head for angry bb work at charityrides. fastest clamp mech ever. perfect for cyclocross repairs under the 7min lap limit. and most important the easily leveling tripod design ajusts to all types of terrain.
Weaknesses:
hmmmm, ohh yeah it broke after 7 years of sevice...... but it had replacement parts available so, yeah no weakness determined at this time.
Similar Products Used:
park=junk.
Bottom Line:
no weaknesses available at this time. try me in ten years when it mite fail.......again..
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Submitted by
Ian
a
from Santa Rosa, CA Date Reviewed: July 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Bottom Line:
Most people buy a repair stand or a new tool and use it for a month before they submit a review of it. This is a little different, you see, I bought my Ultimate repair stand in 1994. I started my career as a pro team mechanic then, traveling around the world with the US National Team, Australian and New Zealand National Team, and the Saturn Cycling Team. Most of the US Men’s team bikes from the 1996 Olympics hung from that stand, getting their final checks.
I've always admired it’s compact design. It’s capable of being packed in a nice bag, sitting on the bottom of a bike bag, or the trunk of a car. To anyone traveling to a bike race, or trying to create a home shop in a limited space, the Ultimate stand has a stable, space-saving design that will be appreciated. In one tidy package, you can fit the repair stand, a truing stand, and have room to stuff a few extra rags in the bag. I probably have a one-of-a-kind Ultimate Stand though. When I used to fly everywhere, and space was at a premium, I modified my Ultimate stand. I disassembled it, and shortened most of the tubes. The overall length of mine is around 36".
The tripod allows for a work platform that works on any surface. One leg can be on a carpet, or two legs in the grass, and the stand WILL NOT topple. The Slide-Lock Clamp will hold a standard Shimano seat post with no problems. However, the design allows it to hold the aero-shaped seat tube of a Cervelo time trial frame just as well. The rubber-coated clamps won’t mar any surface. I’ve been amazed at the ability of the Ultimate stand to hold a bike upside down, with no worries.
Everything a workstand can do, mine has probably done, multiplied by thousands. It’s doubled as a vise, complete with many hacksaw and hammer marks. It’s had enough stickers added and removed, a steamer trunk would be envious. And it’s even been backed over by a car to live another day, in another parking lot. I’ve replaced two parts in ten years. Every time the customer service has been so excellent, it’s almost a pleasure to have to call.
And here’s a tip that you won’t find too many other places. You can take a broomstick, clamp it, and use the Ultimate repair stand as a handy little place to dry your clothes.
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Submitted by
Jon Rasmussen
a Cross Country Rider
from Western Washington Date Reviewed: April 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Oh so many
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
On the web.
Strengths:
Incredibly well thought out, folds down to go on any weekend trip. The clamp will fit in just about any place on the bike, even with unusual dual suspension designs. The tripod leg design is stable on any terrain. I can't say enough good things.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes people who are not qualified to operate it are allowed to buy one. They then blame the poor performance on the stand and give it bad reviews. With as many sets of 5 flamin' chilis here you have to wonder what those guys were doing wrong.
Similar Products Used:
A couple differnt models from Park.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur with anodized frame, 5th Element stable platform air shock, Manitou Minute 2:00 stable platform fork, XTR derailleurs and cassette, Truvative TI bottom bracket and Team Stylo crank, carbon bars and seatpost, Terry TI saddle, Stan's No Tubes custom Wheelset with American Classic Hubs, Chris King headset, Hayes disc brakes with Hope's Gothic rotors and Crank Brothers Candy TI pedals. - My significant other.
Bottom Line:
If you maintain your own equipment or plan to start, this stand is a must, especially if you travel.
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Submitted by
Mike Shick
a Cross Country Rider
from Atascadero, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
rocky canyon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$142.00
Purchased At:
Through Ebay from Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Compact, well built, sturdy, easy to operate. Manufacturer is great to work with, and stands behind their product. The stand is sold at an affordable price.
Weaknesses:
When I first got the stand, the manufacturer had put too much grease on the clutch mechanism, which made it impossible to keep my bike at a certain angle. Because of the excessive grease, my bike would just rotate downward. I called USS and they were aware of the problem and immeadiately sent out a brand new stand. They didn't take a credit card no. and told me to send the broken one back once I got the new one.
Similar Products Used:
Park work bench bike holders.
Bottom Line:
It's a great stand at a great value with a great manufacturer that stands behind their product. Anyone willing to stand behind what they sell is given my business to. :)
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Submitted by
Christopher B.
a Cross Country Rider
from Waltham,MA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
xmas present
Strengths:
Does what it's supposed to do. It holds a bike wherever you need it to. The quick-adjust clamp is very nice.
Weaknesses:
None, just that the rubber jaws can sometimes rub stickers off the frame. Cut the toe off a sock and use the tube of the sock over the clamp, that keeps the jaws from mussing up the graphics on a frame.
Similar Products Used:
Park pro stands.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur/ Marzocchi Bomber/ and Independent Fabrications Deluxe/ Marzocchi Bomber
Bottom Line:
For those who gave this stand poor marks, I have to dissagree wholeheartedly. To refute the main complaints:
1 - Can't tighten the arm tight enough to get the bike to stay level. WRONG! I have worked on 40+ pound DH bikes with this stand and I was always able to get the stand to hold the bike in a horizontal position. If you cannot get the stand tight enough, then you really need to work on your arm strength.
2 - Flimsy parts. WRONG! I've been using this stand for 3 years. I take it to 24 hour races to wrench my bikes and other team members and friends use it. At 24 hours of adrenalin last year it was in constant use. I use it 2-3 times a week during riding season, and I use it to hold my hardtail when I'm not riding it. So, I have had NO issues with durability
3 - Stability is questionable. WRONG! Set the bike up so that it is over one of the legs, adn you won't have a problem. Jeez, some of the people on this site are clueless.
5 flaming turds for this bad boy.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulsa, OK Date Reviewed: February 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Trees and dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$169.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Straight out of the box, I was impressed. The solid, well finished (red) aluminum tubes were larger than I expected. The clamps work flawlessly and it is incredibly easy to set up and collapse. It is a joy to use such a well thought-out product that shows such thorough engineering. This sucker can easily hold my bike without a hint of problems. I'm not sure why an earlier reviewer couldn't keep his bike from rotating on the stand. If you have a decent grip, you should easily be able to tighten the twist knob so that the bike won't rotate. By the way, the clamp is ingenious. I love the clutch system that allows one handed operation. I researched every stand on the market before I bought this thing, and I'm glad I did. I was about to buy the Park PCS-1 and then decided on the Park PCS-4, until I found this stand on the internet. Park makes great stands, but this one outshines them. I own a lot of Park tools and love their quality. In fact, Park's website "repair section" is worth taking a look. Anyway, this stand is "IT"!!! Get one. You will love it!!!
Weaknesses:
None. My stand squeaks lightly when pushed sideways. I have emailed Ultimate about this and will probably have an answer back from Ultimate tomorrow!!! What a company! I am also waiting for the new repair stand tray (not the tool box)that is supposed to be on the market any day. That will make this stand an A+++ instead of A++.
Similar Products Used:
Park PCS-1, Park PCS-4, offbrand cradle
Bottom Line:
Click "Buy now" and wait for UPS to come to your door. You'll be glad you did!!!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Cloquet, MN US Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Jay Cooke State Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Bikeworld.com with free shipping
Strengths:
A great MTB or road bike stand that opens easily with the push of a button, fits almost any size tires and provides a sturdy spring loaded base to hold up your bike. Multiple stands can be hooked together side by side for store displays with enclosed clip-on fasteners. Stand also folds flat for storage. A cheap price to pay for another fine product by Ultimate.
Weaknesses:
None/flawless design
Similar Products Used:
Nothing like it
Bike Setup:
Trek Liquid 20
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike stand that can be used inside or out for bike displays, and to do single handed light maintenance like chain lube, check tires etc...
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Submitted by
Will H.
a Weekend Warrior
from GA, USA Date Reviewed: December 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
REI.com
Strengths:
Light, Portable, made with good parts
Weaknesses:
none found yet
Similar Products Used:
Park, Pedros, etc.
Bottom Line:
Buy this stand. I've used all types and out bike shop has carried pretty much every one (I work for a bike shop) I think Ultimate makes a great product and the reviews here are all spot on - so thanks for this great message board where we can learn valuable information. Thanks to my wife for buying me this stand for X-Mas!!!
Like the guy below says, it holds my downhill bike with ease as well as my road and commuter bike. The light weight will be key for travelling to Pisgah and Tsali. Might have to to check out the new one-sided truing stand too. I highly recommend this stand!
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Submitted by
Eric
a
from Florida, Florida USA Date Reviewed: December 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
On-Line Bike Shop
Strengths:
Like many of you all who are reading this, you want the biggest bang for the buck. I fix and restore vintage English 3 speeds (very heavy bikes) and other vintage bikes and got tired of bending over all the time or using make shift vices to hold bikes. Plus, I do a lot of volunteer work either repairing old or tuning up new bike bikes for underprivileged children and adults. Thus, I wanted something fairly light, portable, durable and not complicated to use--but most importantly reasonably priced. Park makes good tools, but I couldn't see spending the money they wanted for one.
I finally read a review about the Ultimate Pro on this board, decided to bite the bullet and buy one. Two years later, I am still using it, it has never let me down and I don't suffer from backaches anymore. This past year, within two weeks, the stand has held approx 132 various cycles (vintage beaters, new MTBs, used MTB, child bikes, 10 speeds, etc) to be tuned or fixed. Last year I had almost the same number of bikes, excluding my own that I leave on the stand for weeks on end. It is portable, lightweight, durable and most importantly, my back does not hurt anymore. The base is sturdy enough for me to remove 30 + year old bottom brackets that sometimes need to be hammered out.
I know that some reviewers have not liked the clutch mechanism that the UPro has compared to the clamp style the Park offers. It did take getting use to turning a knob to lock the bike into place vs the clamp. But I am use to it now and it doesn’t bother me at all.
The one complaint I have is the stand doesn’t have a parts tray like the Park Tool Caddy. I’ve made one out of plexiglas to fit my needs. However, I think the makers could come up with something better than a $35 plastic fishing tackle box!
Bike Setup:
Tin Can classics
Bottom Line:
Good product, shop around for prices!
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Submitted by
Larry
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Island, NY Date Reviewed: November 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
Lickbike.com
Strengths:
Design, clamp, adjustability, 3 leg stand, travel bag.
Weaknesses:
None that I have been able to find.
Similar Products Used:
Looked at various Park stands at the LBS, was not impressed. They were all very tippy without a bike even being in them
Bike Setup:
2003 Yeti Kokopelli
Bottom Line:
Highly recommend this repair stand. By December/January it will get even better when Ultimate comes out with their repair stand tool tray. Read about it in the Tooltime Forum here: Ultimate Tool Tray
I took the repair stand on a camping trip and the 3 leg stand didn't have me worry at all about finding flat ground to put the stand on. 3 legs is the perfect design for uneven surfaces, it can't tip over.
The clamp is so easy to use with one hand. I just hold the bike with one hand and put it into the clamp and tighten with the other, can't ask for anything easier than that.
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Submitted by
Rich R
a Weekend Warrior
from Bergenfield, NJ Date Reviewed: September 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Strengths:
Price
Bottom Line:
I do alot of maintenance on my three bikes 2 mtbs and one road. This stand has been able to handle everything I've thrown at it. It keeps me from hunching over the bikes and is very good at providing the necessary angles for wrenching. It easily packs away, is very portable and relatively light weight. It's a good product. If you need a stand check this one out.
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Submitted by
Bob Poor
a Cross Country Rider
from Crested Butte, CO. USofA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The one I'm on
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$170.00
Strengths:
Great Value
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Park
Bike Setup:
29"er BABY!!!!
Bottom Line:
I do 1/2 my bike tech in my garage and the other half on the road it seems o when I was shopping for a stand that would fulfill those requirements here were several models to choose from. I tried to find all the different ones in stores to "kick the tires" so to speak and by far the Ultimate was he best engineered unit for my needs.
I really like the compact nature of the stand when in the folded position. t travels very well and takes up hardly any room. The stand also unfolds ery easily without pinching any fingers, which a couple of the other models looked like they might do if you weren't careful.
The bike is very stable on the stand in all types of terrain from my garage loor to trailside with the three points of contact. The other models seemed like they would be unstable on uneven ground.
I like to wash my bike on the stand at home and it is very well sealed against the elements and I can see many years of use in store for it compared to at least one of the other stands that had electronics on it for no reason that I could see other than as a gimmick.
The best feature of all and what really endears me to your product is the wheel truing device. I use oversize 29" wheels on my bikes and it allows me to be able to true the wheel without removing the tire at about 1/3 of the price of a stand alone unit like the Wrench Force. Because it mounts right on the stand it is very stable and easy to use also. The big bonus with the device is that you can true disc rotors with it also by sliding the indicator up the shaft! I don't know of any other stands that can even accomplish this feat and with the popularity that disc units are experiencing is worth getting the word out for.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Lawrence, KS, USA Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Lickbike.com
Strengths:
Sturdy, folds to a very small footprint, lightweight but strong, easy to use
Weaknesses:
none, so far
Similar Products Used:
Park, DIY, flipping the bike upside down
Bike Setup:
varies
Bottom Line:
This is more expensive than flipping the bike upside, but it's a whole lot easier.
I've looked at and demo'ed other stands and Ultimate's is the easiest to adjust, set-up, and store. The tripod base is extremely stable yet allows you to stick the stand in the back of the closet when you're done.
The stand is sturdy and strong. It easily holds the bikes, even upside down and extended to its full height. And, it can hold older, heavier bikes like old Schwinn cruisers.
Another nice thing about the Ultimate Pro is that it folds to a nice little package that fits in your trunk. Lickbikes.com included the canvas tote bag in the price, so that makes it even easier to store.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Kula, Maui, Hawaii, USA Date Reviewed: December 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Skyline
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
Portability and stability
Weaknesses:
None as long as you keep the clutch mechanism clean and well lubed.
Similar Products Used:
Every bike stand on the planet
Bike Setup:
Specialized Enduro and S-Works FSR
Bottom Line:
I am a freelance bike mechanic and professional mechanical engineer. I have built and own several high end road and mountain bikes. Building and maintaining quality bikes is my passion and quality tools is one area that I never skimp on. I also own a floor mount Park professional stand and I use this one more because I can move it around and it stays extremely stable due to the tripod base. My stand is over 5 years old and I just had to replace one of the parts which I broke myself. They sent me a new part free of charge within 1 week. Now that's what I call customer service!
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Submitted by
Nate Hinton
a Racer
from St. Paul, MN Date Reviewed: December 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stability, adjustability, strength, clamp, just about everything.
Weaknesses:
none to speak of
Similar Products Used:
Most anything Park
Bike Setup:
03 Supercaliber
Bottom Line:
This is the best workstand out there for the money, period. Nothing comes close to the ultimate in terms of portability, stability, and Ability to adjust to different configurations. Additionally, it is lightweight and the clamp mechanism is superior to many other systems out there. Comes with a carrying case which is great for taking along to the races. There is not a whole lot to say except "why buy something more expensive that doesn't have near the capability of the Ultimate Pro?!!"
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Submitted by
Ken
a
from Alaska Date Reviewed: November 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At:
direct from Ultimate (second)
Strengths:
Very stable, easy to adust for height, easy to clamp different diameter tubes or posts with one hand, easy to add/subtract truing attachment, folds for travel or storage.
Weaknesses:
none I'm aware of
Similar Products Used:
Park folding stand
Bottom Line:
All adjustments are easier than the Park. Safer to clamp tubes other than seatposts; unlikely to dent tubes like you can with the park lever clamp.
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Submitted by
Corey
a Racer
from Durham, NH Date Reviewed: November 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Local Shop!
Strengths:
Folds up tightly, durable, stable, light.
Weaknesses:
None!
Similar Products Used:
Park consumer stand, heavy and did not fold.
Bike Setup:
Putting bike in the stand is a snap
Bottom Line:
This stand is the best out there, I work in a shop and we sell tons of this model. Much better than any of the Park stands on the market and the price is reasonable. Light, folds up, durable, easy to repair, comes with a bag, and a great company to deal with.
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Submitted by
John Wiegley
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, Arizona, USA Date Reviewed: November 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycle Tucson
Strengths:
Folds up nice and small, fits perfectly in the rear seat/trunk of my car. Unpack in just a moment with the two quick release levers. Easy to use clamp and swival adjustment.
Weaknesses:
I haven't used other stands, so I don't know exactly how stable I should expect this stand to be. It holds the bike great in all position, but sometimes when I'm peddling the bike (to test derailleur alignment), the stand shakes around a lot. Maybe I'm just creating some bad resonance though.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
I've used it on several bikes now.
Bottom Line:
This is a great stand for the money. Definitely a purchase I would make again if something happened to this stand. It's easy to setup, easy to adjust, fairly easy to clamp the bike in (with real heavy bikes, you'll have to be patient as you screw in the holding clamp). And the clamp is safe for lighter frame, or fitting on larger tubes.
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Submitted by
btv
a Cross Country Rider
from Cincinnati Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Harbin Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
adjustable height, stable base
Weaknesses:
knob
Similar Products Used:
minouras, blackburn sawhorse
Bike Setup:
heavy as hell, but I'm heavy as hell as well.
Bottom Line:
I'm not a professional bike mechanic but I apprenticed with one and I'm doing all my wrenching by myself, and I like building bikes for fun.
The stand is very good and stable for my purposes, although the knob is not too good to manipulate while you hold a 35lbs bike in one hand. Yes, it has the quick latch/unlatch operation but you still have to twirl it a bit. personally I'd prefer the bigger knob of the cheaper Ultimate model with the same frame.
The stand is stable enough, it only fell over once, because of someone touching it. Maybe I need a lighter bike...
It's a tripod, meaning that it's going to use up quite a bit of floor space inside your garage, but it fits ok in a corner. You might want to think of the cheaper Ultimate if you have space issues (although that one doesn't seem to have adjustable height)
I think it's still the very best for the home mechanic.
To all the professionals who think it sucks: buy a boltdown Park instead, or buy a Park or Ultimate clamp and fabricate your own boltdown stand.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Racer
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: September 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
This stand has outlasted most of my bikes i've had
Weaknesses:
can't justify buying the newer red anodized stand
Similar Products Used:
Park PRS-5, Park Pcs-1, Park bolt-to-the-floor shop stand
Bike Setup:
Damn, which one?
Bottom Line:
I've had my Ultimate Pro Stand for well over 10 years now, and I like what the reviewer below says as the only other thing never broken/replaced was a Chris King headset - this stand is solid. Looks like a couple of reviews are negative, and the below review sounds like he reviewed the lesser Ultimate stand, because the professioneal version uses a cast clamp and has quick release levers. Whatever. I've even cut 3inches off the bottom of my legs so it packs even smaller. Stability is still great.
I do neutral support for many races here in the southeast, and can honestly say my Ultimate stand one of those items I have just bought and pretty much forgotten about. But this is one serious tool a mechanic shouldn't live without. I also have a Park PRS-5 stand, but never use it...the Ultimate is easier to use, doesn't have to be broken down into several sections (althought the Park does break down smaller but is heavier) and I think the Ultimate uses better plastic than the Park. The Ultimate has no problem holding our downhill bikes, and the Park has some plastic flex in key high stress points.
I like the review somewhere way down towards the bottom, so I've cut and pasted that...this seems 100% correct from my 10+ years using my stand and sums everything up nicely.
Since there is no dearth of Park guys, i'd thought i'd chirp up with my take on the Ultimate Pro. The Ultimate Pro stand is my personal favorite of all PORTABLE stands because:a.) folds up like a large camera tripod and fits in a bag. about 4.5' long and about 10lbs.b.) it's a tripod and the most stable on uneven surfaces of all the other designs.c.) the clamp is 4-point (two v-shapes) and applies force evenly on four edges no matter what the tube size. This is important because sometimes i have to (lightly) clamp carbon and titanium tubes (many of which are not even round!) and the fact that the clamp self-adjustst to accommodate these weird and wonderful tubes is the only way I can hold up the frame.d.) the clamp is manual force, not leveraged force. That means that it works like a bench-vise - lots of control on the clamp force. Again, this is important with exotic materials (like Columbus SL tubing!) It is simply not an option every time to clamp the bike by the seatpost.e.) adjustable height. sometimes, doing what i call 'detail' work, i'd like to not be bent over. the clamp can be raised over 6' from the ground which often brings the bottom bracket/crank up to eye high when desired.f.) strong and stable enough to hold up tandems. I've got a Cannondale Los Dos 2000 with suspension forks which weighs as much as a lot of DH rigs. I work on the front end and the back end without having to change the mounting of the frame.So, yeah. It's a great stand and will do just about everything for you. I still have to take the frames out of the stand if I have to do some major leverage work on a bottom bracket, but then, I had a Park Professional a few years ago BOLTED to the floor and still had to do it.
Bite the bullet and get this stand. There is nothing better out there and this thing is like a Timex and takes a licking and just keeps on ticking.
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Submitted by
Mario Ch
a Cross Country Rider
from Sinaloa Mex Date Reviewed: July 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
full cycles AZ
Strengths:
Light, portable.
Weaknesses:
Too Bad material of the clamp that secure telescopic vertical arm
Similar Products Used:
Park
Bike Setup:
litespeed, trek.
Bottom Line:
This workstand have a nice look but I think that the plastic material of clamps (telescopic vertical arm)is wrong, This arm support al the weight of the bike and torsional forces when we are doing the repairs. In my case al the clamp is broken when tight the bolts, after two weeks of moderated use and I lost the capacity to elevate or fix the bike in rotational axis. Unfortunately I need to travel 1000kms and cross the border to USA for change it or have a warranty and can´t do it. Ultimate's designers should think in better material for this component (Alloy or Iron) this isn't a matter of workstand weight, we paid for a resistant and durable tool. I can't recommend this workstand.(You should have a zero chilis for this)
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Submitted by
pruitt
a Weekend Warrior
from greensboro, NC USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great design, fantastic workmanship. Truly a good product by a great company that stands behind their products.
Weaknesses:
Absolutely none.
Similar Products Used:
Park Pro Stand, Willworx, Home-made stands.
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar 3+, Deore XT all-around.
Bottom Line:
Thankfully, every now and then, you come across a product that just plain works, gives you no surprises on setting it up or using it and is rock solid. High praise indeed for a lowly bike repair stand, but the Ultimate deserves the accolades. It is trick looking, anodized red everywhere except the clamp and is bigger than you would think when it's unfolded, so that might be a consideration if you were using it alternatively as a display stand. The nicest part of the stand though, has to be the excellent engineering that went into the clamp itself. They must know how quirky a Park clamp can be to a novice, because I see they're now offering their clamp for Park stands, which says it all. You cannot mess up with Ultimate's clamp. To summarize how it works, for those of you that haven't handled one: You unscrew a lockdown and the clamp 'free floats' across its range. Just move it right to left to the position you want. Put your tube or seat post in the clamp, move it back to the left (it's still free floating at this point) and when it contacts the tube or post, start locking down with the locking ring. Once engaged, it acts like a vise and will solidly lock down. It's obvious they thought long and hard about this clamp's locking mechanism and I think that shows this company's engineering genius in the details.
Simply put: There isn't a better bike repair stand made, period. It won't break the bank on price and it's one of the few things in the mountain biking world you can just buy, set it up and use it and not have to constantly fiddle with or tweak.
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Submitted by
Mike Cisek
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Forest, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Luge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
lickbike.com
Strengths:
The whole stand is just perfect! Very good stability, strong, cool colors, good size, great adjustments, good weight, portable, cool tote bag, etc. Basically the whole stand is just the way any mtn. biker would want it!
I also bought it because the price was great! Got it for $160 instead of paying around $200-$230 in most bike shops! And literally it's actually the number one repair stand! Seriously no other bike stand comes close to being as good as this one!!!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!
Bike Setup:
2001 Schwinn Moab Disc with Egg Beater pedals
Bottom Line:
IT'S THE ONE YA WANT!!! IT'S PERFECTO!!!
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Submitted by
Gil Lazo
a Downhiller
from Sacramento Date Reviewed: May 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Colorado Trail
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
City Bike Works
Strengths:
Stable, foldable, adjustable, attachable toolbox
Similar Products Used:
Park
Bottom Line:
What can I say that hasn't already been said. The rack is super-stable, adjustable, WAAAY cheaper than Park's best rack (works better too), foldable into the accompanying bag. I have the Wrench Force version w/truing stand, but supposedly they're coming out with a new improved version in the near future.
Another big plus is their customer service: I gave them a call about replacing a lost knob on the truing stand, and they sent me one for FREE. Now that's customer service.
Besides a Chris King headset, it's the only bike accessory or component I haven't replaced in over two years.
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Submitted by
jonathan mitchell
a Cross Country Rider
from somerville Date Reviewed: April 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Excellent, rock solid stand! I'm an industrial designer, damn hard to please, and yet I'm still happy with this stand. Nuff said.
Weaknesses:
none yet!
Similar Products Used:
Park pro stand, Ultimate consumer
Bike Setup:
NA
Bottom Line:
Excellent value from one of the more established companies out there. Customer service is fantabulous, thanks Brett!, and the product is so good I doubt I'll ever need it!
This should be a no-brainer; the pro stand works better, and even looks better than the competition--not to mention the fact that its cheaper... Check the pits next time you're at a big race, and realize that every Ultimate stand you see was bought with out of pocket money. Unlike the big P, Ultimate can't yet afford to give their stands away.
Just another happy customer.
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Submitted by
Bernard KOCIS
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington, VA USA Date Reviewed: January 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the one in front of me!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Ultimate Support Systems
Strengths:
Lightweight, high strength, mobile, stable, durable, very cool!
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
custom Euro stands, Park, Minoura, almost every stand you can imagine.
Bike Setup:
XC MTB's, Road, Time Trial, Tri, Track, Tandems
Bottom Line:
I work as a Freelance Pro Mechanic, have my own privateer Neutral Support Program and am one of the Team Mechanics for the US National Disabled Cycling Team. Also spent 4 yrs as rep in bike industry, Ultimate was one line I enjoyed...that was almost 10 years ago! I just sent my original 2 stands to Ultimate for clutch service. Their Customer Service gave me an authorization number and turned them around in under 2 weeks (I live on the East Coast, usually 5-7 days to CO)with agreeable service fees. These stands have been in constant use for the past 10 yrs. Traveled to France, Switzerland and Australia, and about half of the continental US. Conservatively, about 1,000 race days. That's pre & post race services, bike washing (5 bikes in my neutral program, 8 @ home, plus friends'!!) normal maintainance and overhauls of said bikes, and lots of glued wheels and tires. Ultimate's truing stand adds value to the workstand package, easy to put wheels in and true, 2 mechs can work on one stand, one on a wheel, one on tuning. Sometimes, a little thing like that can get the service line moving quickly! And they hold tandems at any height! That is an amazing feat for a stand with so much adjustability. It's been a long time since Ultimate signed a check for me. But the Ultimate Repair Stand Package is one product I unreservedly recommend for anyone doing home maintainance or racing. I have had the opportunity to get other stands for my use, can't give up the Ultimate!! Hey, if anyone at Ultimate reads these...THANKS!!
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Submitted by
Kristian
a Downhiller
from Colorado Date Reviewed: January 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Very stable, excellent clamp, highly adjustible, folds up into a nice and small size to take on roadtrips and to races.
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever
Similar Products Used:
Every non-professional Park stand and a Spin Doctor (from Performance).
Bike Setup:
40 pound Bullit and a custom 853 Fluid hardtail.
Bottom Line:
After using three different Park stands owned by friends, I'm conviced that the Ultimate is the best stand on the market. You can raise and lower the bike on the stand, and the tripod base is very stable. It's the first stand I've used that can hold my Bullit in the correct position to bleed the brakes without toppling over like a Jenga game gone horribly wrong.
The clamp is fantastic. If you twist the adjuster to loosen the bike, it also engages a clutch to let the clamp slide open freely. Turning the adjuster tighter brings the clamp back to a geared movement so you can get just the right amount of clamp force without damaging the bike. Using this is so much easier than using an adjustible lock lever like on the Park--especially if you have multiple bikes with different sized seat posts.
Another nice feature is how easily it packs up. The whole thing collapses to fit in a 3 foot by 6" carrying bag so it's easy to fit in the trunk on long trips. The tripod base is a lot more stable on uneven ground than the Park stands I've used.
Overall, it's a great product and I highly recommend it!
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Submitted by
radair
a
from NH Date Reviewed: December 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Superb clamp design, stability on any surface, high quality materials, adjustable height.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Park (top of the line & consumer models), webbing from the ceiling, etc.
Bottom Line:
I thought Park was the high end stand, but scored a great deal on the Ultimate Pro and learned a lesson. The stability and clamp design are far superior to Park's. It's easily folded into a relatively small package, so it's great to bring on road trips. I can't see a way to improve it, other than offering a tool tray.
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Submitted by
Beau Johnston
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, ID Date Reviewed: December 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$136.00
Purchased At:
performancebike.com
Strengths:
I live in a college dorm room, so i don't have a lot of space, and man when this thing folds up it doesn't take up much at all. It is probably one of the sturdiest fold up stands i have had the chance to use. It is also very light, and easy to use.
Similar Products Used:
Park stands, wall mounted stands
Bottom Line:
Bottom line, if you are the type of person who doesn't want to pay the high prices to have a shop work on your bike, and have the know-how to do it yourself, you owe it to your self to get this stand, you will not be disappointed.
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Submitted by
Darren
a Weekend Warrior
from Morgantown, WV Date Reviewed: November 21, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Wamsley's
Strengths:
Sturdy, Easy to travel with, Simple to use, Very stable even with a heavy bike raise up high.
Weaknesses:
Not a single weakness
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
K2 Flyin Monkey, Kona Jake the Snake
Bottom Line:
This is a great, reliable workstand. I recieved it as a wedding gift from my wife so I'm not sure how much it actually cost. Something around $200 at the time I think. Anyway, its easily adjustable for height and angle and hold its adjustment well. The Slide/Lock mechanism is pretty handy. I got mine with the tool box and it makes a nice tray to work out of. I don't know how I ever worked on my bikes without this stand. Don't let the cost deter you. Its worth every penny.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Chicago Date Reviewed: October 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Extremely sturdy and lightweight Easy and quick to set up and take down Excellent mechanical engineering, folds into compact package
Weaknesses:
Not the cheapest one out there
Similar Products Used:
Performance Spin Doctor Pro Repair Stand II Minoura models
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper w/ mods
Bottom Line:
This stand is not cheap, but it's worth every penny. Haven't tried the Park line of stands, but it blows away the Performance Spin Doctor Pro II and Minoura models in the similar price range.
Bike can be rotated 360 degrees and held in place. Adjustable height is a huge bonus for various repairs. Stand is sturdy even under some serious torquing on tough bolts.
Praise doesn't come easily from me, but this stand deserves it. Way to go Ultimate!
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Submitted by
Eric Putnam
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Dodge, IA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Oleson Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Direct
Strengths:
QR's, clamp design
Weaknesses:
Haven't found one yet!
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Irrelevant
Bottom Line:
My front end heavy bike was supported VERY nicely by the seatpost for extended maintenance periods. I wanted a stand to help me make my bike cleaner, run better, and preform routine maintenance. I got all of that in a pretty package. The QR's make set up quick and infinately adjustable.
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Submitted by
fonseca
a Weekend Warrior
from somewhere in the shenandoah valley... Date Reviewed: September 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Folds down, very sturdy, instant adjustment via quick releases. Great price on sale.
Weaknesses:
Carry bag is $15 extra! Toolbox pricey too.
Similar Products Used:
PCS-1, PCS-4
Bottom Line:
This is the best workstand I have used. Being able to lift the bike up to eye level is very convenient. Also, I think this clamp blows away the clamps on the park stands I have tried, as it is easy and quick to operate and really lets you clamp down firmly. It's not flimsy at all, as a reviewer below stated. Try one out in a store and decide for yourself.
The only downside is that you need to position your bike over one of the legs if you want to raise it to eye level...otherwise it could fall if bumped hard. If you keep the bike at the lowest level (about the height of the park PCS-1) this is not a problem and you can swing the bike 360 degrees with no worries. In my opinion this is the best stand out there for home and travel, and there is no beter clamp on the market.
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Submitted by
Blake
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: September 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Portability, height adjustment.
Weaknesses:
Flimsy clamp and not as easy to use as the park stand. Breaks within one month.
Similar Products Used:
Park
Bottom Line:
After reading the raving reviews on this site, i must have found a lemon. Beware, the clamp mechanism is a flimsy bolt and tiny screw in the casing that sticks out from the vertical pole. This stand broke in less than one month after only using it about 10 times. Hopefully i can get my money back and buy a park stand!!!
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Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from London, Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Pinery
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
Bikes Direct
Strengths:
stable, looks real cool, impresses friends, no scratch holder, got a free Ultimate shirt when I bought it too
Weaknesses:
Red finish gets scratched, outrageous price for the cheap add-on tool box. Why is it 10X the price of a similar tool box at Home Depot?
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Sugar 2
Bottom Line:
Wouldn't be without it. Buy it and you will love it. A pleasure to use to do the fine tuning on the whole families bikes. Get the handlebar holder to keep the front wheel from flopping around.
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Submitted by
Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego Date Reviewed: July 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Dark Hollow
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Great clamp, very stable, easy to set up, lightweight
Bottom Line:
This is a great repair stand, and I'd reccomend it to anybody! It sets up easily, is very stable, can extend WAY high, yet holds the bike securely and is compact and light enought that you'll take it with you on MTB trips!
It's been marketed under a few names, but the manufacturer is Ultimate. These guys made their name producing speaker stands (that look exactly like the lower half of the repair stand) for rock concerts, etc... so the next time you're at a public performance check it out: you'll see their product!
Mine is several years old, and I got it with the handlebar brace (excellent), carrying bag (great) toolbox (handy, because it mounts on the main column) and truing fork (handy on the road but not necessary). If you're in the market, go check this one out and chuck up a few different bikes to see how smooth and handy it is.
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Submitted by
LoneRider
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft. Collins, CO USA Date Reviewed: June 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anyplace without cars
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Ultimate factory
Strengths:
Fairly lightweight; adjustment mechanisms are smooth
Weaknesses:
Poor design; unstable with heavy bikes; bulky setup
Similar Products Used:
Car's bike rack
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rock Hopper
Bottom Line:
This thing is over-rated. Whoever designed the legs needs his or her head examined. As an engineer, I could come up with dozens of better ways to do the leg extensions. Every time I break it out I have to wiggle and fuss with it to get the legs out.
It's also dangerously unstable unless you situate the bike right over one of the legs, and then the leg gets in the way while you work. Raise the bike at your own risk. You can't set the bike up at different angles because no matter how much you tighten the arm, the bike will eventually swing back down again.
If I didn't know somebody at the factory, I never would've bought it. It's way overpriced and over-rated. Buy it if you've got loads of money to burn and you're really not satisfied with a Park. Don't buy it if you are the least bit frugal.
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Submitted by
David Hukill
a Cross Country Rider
from Bedford, NH USA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything challenging!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Very easy to use, smooth action, virtually unlimited adjustability, portability, cool looks.
Weaknesses:
No functional ones that I've found, but if you care, the red anodized finish looks mega, but is susceptible to scratches.
Similar Products Used:
Hands, friend, rack on back of car, tree...
Bike Setup:
Not really relevant.
Bottom Line:
First, I have to thank all the previous reviewers. I bought this product because of your reviews, and I am not disappointed. Thanks to everyone! I am also tempted to get the attachable toolbox, even though $30 seems a bit steep for a plasic box. That aside, I think it's worth it to have your tools right there. This would work especially well for me since my workbench is behind the workstand, which forces me to either turn the bike temporarily, or walk around it to get another tool. Not a real big deal, just one of convenience. Other than that, I can't really say anything more that hasn't already been said, so I'll cut this short. For those of you who need more info, read on. You won't be disappointed.
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Submitted by
Craig Hairrell
a Weekend Warrior
from Big Rock, IL, USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Stable. Good versatile clamp. Value.
Weaknesses:
The main supporting column twists and creaks slightly under load.
Similar Products Used:
None, really.
Bike Setup:
Several bikes, from a Dura-Ace equipped LeMond Zurich to a Giant Cypress hybrid.
Bottom Line:
I'm very pleased with this stand. It allows me to mount bikes in a variety of positions and is always stable enough for the work I've done. It folds-up into an easily storable, transportable size. Mine didn't come with the carrying case, which is how Performance always sells it. Some other dealers include the case. The box was in bad shape so Performance knocked some $$ off the price. That was more than fine with me!
Another reviewer who rated this stand quite low mentioned that the clamp was stripped on the floor model. I'd be willing to bet that it wasn't. The clamp design is very clever and incorporates a quick-adjust mechanism that allows the clamp to freely slide to do the initial adjustment (and final release). Once it's almost closed, you turn the knob to snug-up the fit. This quick-adjust feature could easily be confused with a stripped clamp bolt by someone unfamiliar with its use.
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Submitted by
Stock Camper
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern California Date Reviewed: March 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Helen's Cycles
Strengths:
Sturdy, flexible, solid as a rock, worth every penny.
Weaknesses:
Nada
Bike Setup:
Trek MTB, Cannondale Road
Bottom Line:
This thing is amazing. Finally a product that just keeps on giving! I mean the amount of weight this puppy will hold -- and in the damndest positions -- it's mind boggling! Seriously, I've had my Y bike vertical off the ground held only by the seatpost. Einstein would reconsider his physics after working with this.
I shopped around for a week, testing and toying with various stands -- and I read dozens of reviews here and elsewhere. If you're reading this review -- stop looking around: THIS IS THE ONLY STAND YOU WILL EVER NEED TO BUY! IT'S INDESTRUCTABLE! Do yourself a favor by buying this stand and no other stand -- don't be penny wise but pound foolish by buying one of the knock-offs for a few greenbacks less.
The other stands in this price range either don't have the flixibility or the height or the durability that this baby offers. Seriously, I'm a persnickety curmudgeon and find fault with everything. But I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this beauty --
Except that I wish I had bought it years ago.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Huntington, Wv Date Reviewed: March 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
-Lightweight -Overbuilt -Tripod base ( can stand anywhere ) -The "clamp" ( will not mar or dent your frame) -Price -Cool Color
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of
Similar Products Used:
Two different PARK Stands; The race stand and the consumer stand
Bike Setup:
N/A
Bottom Line:
Bottom line : This things rocks. I was looking at a few different stands, mostly the park stands because that is what i have used in the past, but this is buy far the best stand that i have seen. The PARK stands can be a little unstable if you really have to crank to get something off, or you are on unlevel ground. This stand is rock solid.
The stand is OVERBUILT! That is a good thing. It will not fall apart on you. The stand is built like a tank, and should be looked at as an investment.
When comparing price, this is cheeper than the PARK stands that i have looked at, and is so much nicer.
If you are looking at stands, look at this one. If you dont get one, i am not sure why, because this stand is the best!
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Submitted by
Chef
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: February 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Trumbull
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Larry & Jeff's Bike Shop, NYC
Strengths:
Stability (3-point contact/tripod design); weight (lack thereof); ease of setup; mobility (folds up to about 4.5'x12", fits well into the trunk of a compact car); the fact that the clamping mechanism is infinitely adjustable; height adjustment; simple design.
Weaknesses:
You'd think that, after nearly 10 years, I would have found one... I haven't. I have heard, though, that the truing stand isn't worth much (I got the TS-2, instead).
Similar Products Used:
Park Consumer workstand
Bike Setup:
Fully-customized Rocky Mountain Element T.O. - no OEM parts, all assembled by me.
Bottom Line:
I've had my Ultimate stand since before the company was bought by Wrenchforce. It's outlasted three bikes, several moves, being dropped/stepped-on/abused, and is still in excellent shape. When Wrenchforce bought the company, they only have improved the stand - materials, bolts, etc are all first-rate.
I don't know if it will hold a DH bike at it's highest extension, though - tubing is only SO strong. For what I use it, it's perfect.
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Dan
a Racer
from VA Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Height adjustable to 6 feet, all-aluminum construction (light), tripod base, anodized aluminum quality, cool quick releases, clamp arm
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Park, Minoura, rope in basement
Bike Setup:
Sugar 1, Sid xc, XTR, Crossmax...
Bottom Line:
This is by far the nicest repair stand for the money. I have been using a friends Black WrenchForce stand (same and made for Trek by Ultimate) for several years, so I knew this was the stand I wanted. Today my wife gave me one for X-Mas so now I have my own stand :) The Ultimate stand is so much nicer than others because it has an extremely stable base (tripod, 3 point contact with the ground) and has a really cool clamping mechanism. I think this is much safer on a frame than the push-leverage types which i've seen crush bike tubes and damage the finish. I can clamp the top tube of my frame and not worry about damaging the paint or decals. I must say the red anodized finish on this stand is the same quality as my friends anodized Santa Cruz Superlight! I think the newer stands have thicker aluminum tubing than the old stands? Not bad for a $200 repair stand...well worth it.
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Submitted by
Dylan
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Chris at SPEEDGOAT.com
Strengths:
100% Beef. Recommended by Chris at Speedgoat.com. Chris says he often retrofits his workstands with Ultimate's clamps. And Chris is one of the nicest bike gurus I've ever dealt with in my fifteen + years of riding. Anyway, the Ultimate Pro sports a nice wide footprint. Comes with a storage bag. Only $150 through Speedgoat. And on the fickle side, the red anodized alum' looks great. Look, if you're tired of paying somebody 50 clams a pop every time you need a little wrench work, why not make the investment in a quality stand, some tools, and a manual? You'll save a boat load of cash in the long run and feel pretty doggone good about the fact that your just that much more self-sufficient. Take it from me...or don't! ;)
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
my hands...
Bike Setup:
For what it's worth, a 2000 all black Santa Cruz Heckler with XT, Hope brakes, etc.
Bottom Line:
Why pay more for a stand that will likely do less for you? The Ultimate stand has balls, looks great, and won't suck the life outta your wallet.
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Submitted by
Nielle
a Downhiller
from Allentown, PA Date Reviewed: October 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything at Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
some guy at the Velomart - used
Strengths:
lightweight, height adjustability, sets up in under 30 seconds, fits in the front seat of my car with my other bike crap
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
arms of friends and the bike rack on the back of the car
Bike Setup:
have a few... a '98 Marin B17 frame set up for DH; a Cdale F500 coming along as a dual bike; a Ross chromoly beater styled with hand me down parts from the other two bikes
Bottom Line:
I love this workstand. Mine is the older black model, but works well.
In three days I have taken up a couple of jobs that my buddies were going to take to the shop. I changed out an old crusty threaded fork and headset with an unthreaded setup. I swapped out abused pedals on another bike(talk about taking abuse, that stand didn't budge when I resorted to using a hammer on those damn pedals). Also, the stand made changing my seat and doing a brake job a snap.
I found it is also handy for cleaning your bike.
I mean serious business with this stand and it lives up to everything I have heard.
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John
a Racer
from Colorado Springs, Colorado Date Reviewed: September 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Winter Park (all of it)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Criterium
Strengths:
All Aluminum, tripod = stable, collapses real small and fits in my Jetta, sweet clamping mechanism, cool toolbox attachment
Weaknesses:
none yet....
Similar Products Used:
Park PRS-5, PCS-1, rope in my basement rafters
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude / XTR
Bottom Line:
This repair stand has saved me so many times. It is so nice to be able to pack it along with me on my races and weekend excursions. The tripod base is what really separates this stand apart from all of the others - one race last month I found myseld parked in a sloped field and was still able to set up the stand and tune my rig. Since I bought this stand, I am now maintaining my bike much more. When in the market for repair stands, I looked at Park Pro and their Consumer (cheapo) stands. I choose the Ultimate because it is priced better than the Park, is more height adjustable, and the Quality seems to be better (Park has some flexy plastic fittings in hi-torque spots.) Oh yea, it is red anodized also - pretty sweet for under $200.
I bought the optional toolbox which clamps to the stand also. Good for bringing basic tools to the races, and it opens up flat so you can store beer and pop while wrenching on your bike. Also, my dealer told me they were coming out with a truing fork attachment sometime soon.
This stand goes with me everywhere. If you are a racer and are as anal as me about keeping your bike performing at its best, check this stand out. Now I have to keep this thing locked up because all of my friends "borrow" it from my garage. Sweet stands, and built right up the road from me here in Colorado.
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Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Strengths:
Strong, light, folds up and ready to go to a race. Adjustable height allows you to pick your working angle and position. I use it as a bike stand in my cramped spare room.
Weaknesses:
None yet, except for the easy to scratch anodize finish. Who cares? I probably would like the tightening bolt that's on the "Consumer Repair Stand", but I can live.
Similar Products Used:
The nearest thing would be my Yakima tail hitch bike rack.
Bike Setup:
FSR Comp, Marzocchi Z1 - yadda, yadda
Bottom Line:
This stand is awesome! I've had my semi heavy FSR on that stand for days, since I use it as a indoor bike stand. If you need to stack some of your bikes for space saving, this is a great compromise. I can store my bike, and repair at the same time.
I've also wrenched some pretty hard bolts repairing my bike. The stand holds up to some pretty hard torque. The Ultimate holds up very well. I've had no problems of it tipping over at all. *TIP* Position the clamp head right over (parallel) to one of the three legs. You don't even need to fully spread the legs out to their max. You should anyway I guess.
I can't wait for their truing stand. I'll be all over that. Too bad the toolbox is a bit pricey - 30 bucks for a plastic box? But it fits on the stand, and sits within easy reach so I might go for it.
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Submitted by
Bent Forkx
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria,BC,Canada Date Reviewed: September 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
severed dick
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Rider's Cycles
Strengths:
Exceptionally stable for a portable model, great to have the tool box with in arms reach. Nice to have a clamp that will accept various cross tube shapes and sizes too.
Weaknesses:
forget about the wheel truing attachment, pretty lame over all, and do you REALLY need one attached to the stand?. A little wobbly when the bike is hike a few feet off the ground.
Paid $500 Canandian for it, LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, great to stick it in the back of the car for those inevitable adjustments required before and after the ridez. Park PRS5 was $100 MORE, Wrenchforce just doesn't seem to be available for comparison, even their website is down permanently. Would strongly recommend this over any other collapsible models and even some of the floor standing types.
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro Date Reviewed: August 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Light, height adjustments, portable and keeps bike secure (99% of time). Stand came highly recommended by others. So far so good.
Weaknesses:
Stand needs to be positioned correctly under certain high torque jobs, but i guess that may be the case with all portable stands.
Bottom Line:
I believe that it surpasses all other stands on the market in the price range up to $300. After looking and comparing it to others it was an easy decision to buy the Ultimate.
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Jeremy Gardner
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: August 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Peak to Peak Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike Shop
Strengths:
Simple to use, very stable, easy to setup and take down. Has two simple "lever" clamps to release/tighten when setting up, and a little dial to turn to clamp on the bike. Easy to spin bike while clamped down for all sorts of angles. Mettalic red color looks very tight. Nicely portable.
Weaknesses:
The spin dial to clamp on the bike tube takes several turns to clamp/unclamp. Not that big of deal, but it would nice to see future models have a more simple clamping device on the tube.
Bike Setup:
Seven Sola "Uncle Meany", XTR, Mavic Cross Max rims
Bottom Line:
Get this stand. I talked to bike shop after bike shop, and this was the stand they all said kicked butt. The more expensive Park stands don't measure up.
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Jan Hubbell
a Cross Country Rider
from Franklin, MA, USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Lots of choices within a 10 mile radius
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Since I do the bike maintenance on both my husband's bike and my bike, I really love this stand! It's easy to put together and very stable. I especially appreciate this since I'm usually lifting, placing and adjusting the bike placement on my own. No need for a "third hand" or another person to help.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
None. Well, except having my husband hold the back wheel up when required! : )
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000 WSD w/ Judy Race.
Bottom Line:
Excellent value. Buy it if you need a good looking, stable, easy to use work stand.
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Submitted by
V. Nguyen
a
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: June 7, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
beefy Al tripod design in nice red color, fully adjustable, never have to worry about crushing a tube, folds nicely for storage
Weaknesses:
must spread legs wide or risk setup tipping over, does wobbly a bit while working on bike, requires holding bike in one hand while tightening clamp with other
Similar Products Used:
friend's Park consumer
Bike Setup:
Aegis road, KHS mtb, (other two were stolen)
Bottom Line:
I have always wanted a Park (not consumer model) b/c of the design and good, solid clamp. However, the Park is expensive (never on sale) and the Ultimate is not bad at all (got mine at REI w/discount). I do mostly regular adjustments, cleaning, etc., so this stand is fine. My only mistake at first was not opening the legs all the way out and the thing almost fell over. I suppose the optional tool box on the opposite side loaded with tools might help. I'm not sure who makes these stands, but Wrench Force has a nearly identical product that costs more. I have not seen the Wrench Force locally, but a close-up picture of it's tripod design shows more metal instead of plastic like in the Ultimate. It could be more stable, who knows?
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Submitted by
toughass_rider
a Weekend Warrior
from orlando,fl USA Date Reviewed: April 16, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
The price, tripod design makes it the most stable home repair stand on the market, height adjustment for us tall guys, portable, came with a bag, oh did I mention price?
Weaknesses:
Depending on how high you set your bike, you might have to allign the clamp so that the bike is facing in the same direction as one of the stands legs. I don't feel this is a weakness per se, but its worth mentioning. This stand is STILL A LOT MORE STABLE THAN PARK TOOl'S STAND. I just want to make that clear.
Similar Products Used:
Park tool stand
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Oxygen, Turbine LP, Race Face rings, Azonic stem and seat post, Titec DH KTI saddle, Sun/Ringle Zu-ZU pedals
Bottom Line:
This is the best repair stand on the market. I tested two park tool repair stands and the Ultimate at a shop and decided on the Ultimate Pro because of its portability, stability and price. Finally some real competition for Park Tool (nothing against Park Tool, but competition is healthy in any industry). The tripod design is well implemented. A lot of hardcore Park Tool users might prefer the Park Tool clamp, but the Ultimate's clamp works incredibly well. Take the money you will save buying this repair stand and get yourself a truing stand. By the way, I believe Ultimate has a truing stand in the works that will attach to their repair stands. You can check out their site at: www.ussbike.com, you can also order directly from them! Although you may be able to find a better deal on other sites. These guys know what they're doing. This is all they do. They also make music equipment stands (http://www.ultimatesupport.com/).
Five Flamming Chillis All The Way My club URL http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/rockymountainbikes
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John in AK
a Cross Country Rider
from Wasilla,AK, USA Date Reviewed: March 24, 2000
I had been wanting the Park pro stand, but thought it was too expensive so was going to settle on the $130 park stand. But my wife came home with the Ultimate Repair Stand for my birthday and WOW was I blown away! It is $100 cheaper than the pro-Park model, better assembled and works like a dream. I couldn't be happier.
By the way, the wife had come to MTBR chat last year for advice on a gift for her biking hubby, and you guys told her to get a stand.. GOOD ADVICE!! COOL!!!
Get this stand! REI is carrying it, but it isn't on the web site yet.
The factory phone number is: (877) UBS-BIKE
Ride straight!!
John MCM #333
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Submitted by
Steve Owens
a Racer
from Colorado, USA Date Reviewed: March 16, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Highly versitile and extremely adjustible!! Super light! Easy to take to races and group rides for that pre-race tune up
Weaknesses:
NONE!!
Similar Products Used:
Park Stand- not even close to an ULTIMATE STAND! NO COMPARISON!
Bike Setup:
Cannondale R4000, Dura-Ace
Bottom Line:
I am an extremely experienced rider and mechanic and work on my bike all the time! The Ultimate bike stand is highly versitile and extremely adjustible!! The clamp that hold the bike cannot crush an aluminum frame like the park stands do. The design Ultimate uses makes it the easiest to folds up and sets up in seconds! It is the highest quality of any of the bike stands! As much as I don't want to work on my bike, the Ultimate Bike Stand makes it 100X Easier to do so!! I strongly suggest an Ultimate stand if you're going to do any work on a bike! Two Thumbs UP!!
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Submitted by
J. Curtis
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas Date Reviewed: March 2, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
The best available: portable, durable, easy to use, fits almost all bikes, and very well made
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Park Shop and consumer stands, Blackburn, Minoura
Bottom Line:
The Ultimate Pro Stand is very good, much better than the competition. It is easy to use, easy to set up, and easy to transport. Because of its tripodal base, it is stable under even the heaviest loads. And the adjustable clamp will conform to tubes of all shapes sevurely without crimping. I've used most of the other simlar stands available and when it came time to buy my own, I opted for the Ultimate because it was superior.
The Pro stand is adjustable for height, making it easy to work on tiny or huge bikes. It allows you to rotate the bikes into any position, and once a position is locked in it does not slip.
My personal stand is only a few months old, but I've provided tech/mechanical support for the IronKids triathlons in my area for five years as well as myriad races, tours and other cycling events. I used an Ultimate stand exclusively for the last 3 years with nothing bust satisfaction.
It's difficult to wax eloquent about a repair stand. But, the Ultimate does everything I've ever asked it to do. It's well worth the price, and it's the only stand I recommend to friends and customers.
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Submitted by
chris edmonds
a Racer
from birmingham, alabama Date Reviewed: February 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
I could tell you, but then.....
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Only $165 for a kickass repair stand Extremely stable, durable, and portable Slide-lock clamp arm (way cool design)
Weaknesses:
Are you kidding? I'm pretty sure this thing is bulletproof.
Similar Products Used:
Park PRS-5, PRS-1
Bike Setup:
Cannondale team Headshock
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is this...if you are looking for a stable and lightweight repair stand, then the Ultimate Pro Repair stand is it. This thing rocks, it is so functional, yet simple. I don't know why anybody ever thought of a tripod leg design before - this stand is the most stable I have used.
I was also looking at the Park PRS-5, but it seemed very prehistoric and cumbersome compared to the Ultimate. My Ultimate is much lighter and collapses smaller than the Park. I do a lot of travelling and racing, so it only made sense for me to get the smallest, lightest, yet functional stand. I can even set it up on uneven ground, or in mud, or on a sloped hill! Great product, plus it is all made in the USA. Highly recommended.
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Submitted by
Kent Smith
a cross-country rider
from Kansas Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
The model I looked at in the shop already had a stripped clamp bolt. I went for the Park PRS-5 and wouldn't change. Check out the Park if you need a portable stand. The cost seems to be about an additional $20.00. The one thing I really liked about the ultimate was the optional wheel truing stand. Great idea.
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Submitted by
Philip Brand
a racer
from Ringwood N.J. Date Reviewed: January 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is the best portable workstand that I have ever used. I have had it for almost two years and have not had any kind of problem with it. It combines strength and adjustibility all in one package, it's definitly worth the money of $180.00.
$ 179.99
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