Why would the stand tip over? I have the lowest level of park tool stands (I think it's like a PC-9 or something), and I've NEVER had the stand fall over, on a large variety of bikes/weights.... I just don't understand how it would tip over when the clamp area is weighted.
Not trying to call you out, i'm just kind of curious.
I have what could best be described as a Titan Bike Stand, which looks very similar to:
Titan Work Stand with Tray and Bag | Titan | Brand | www.PricePoint.com
When I have my '04 48.5lb V-Tach locked in by the seatpost, the only way to keep the stand from tipping over, is by resting my front tire on the ground, which isn't hard when it's hanging off an '05 888. So there's a lot of weight pulling it over. I'm sure there are better stands that could take the torque, but it's still a lot of stress.
I've been locking in my V-Tach by the top tube triangle for 8 years, and it works great. It is the most balanced position, and allows rotation without much stress on the bike stand, so I naturally have tried to do the same with my Chili. Problem is, the tube is not round, the dropper cable is in the way, and the paint is too pretty to mar.
So I was just wondering what other folks do. Now that I have a dropper, clamping the seat post doesn't work for my Chili anyway.
I'd like to try the Feedback Sports Pro Elite, that clamps from the side, rather than top and bottom. Kinda spendy, but it might be the best solution.