I just ordered one of these repair stands from Performance. Hopefully it's a good as everyone, and all the reviews, say it is.

J.

Got my Ultimate Pro in last week on Tuesday. So far so good. A lot better than my Blackburn workhorse stand that I've had since like '96. Also got the handlebar holder. Can't wait for the new tool tray to be available. Also once you get it out and the legs open it seem a bit massive in size. Just my $.02!!!

I just ordered one of these repair stands from Performance. Hopefully it's a good as everyone, and all the reviews, say it is.

J.

I thought it was terribly unstable at first and was disappointed. One camping/biking trip I got it out and fiddled with it---let's just say : make sure you got the legs spread as far as you can---really pussh down on the grey thingy. All the difference in the world.

I want to get one in the next week or so but was curious to whether or not I could clamp my bike by the seatpost or is it only able to be done via the Top tube??

What price is performance selling the Stands for?


Trevor!

I want to get one in the next week or so but was curious to whether or not I could clamp my bike by the seatpost or is it only able to be done via the Top tube??

Seatpost clamping is preferred, but the Ultimate mechanism is delicate enough to calmp aluminum frame tubing without crimping it.

Trevor I got my Ultimate from Lickton's for $164.95 and the handlebar holder for $15. Only bad thing is you need to phone them to place the order. They do ship overseas. Heres the link http://www.lickbike.com/index.htm .

once you get it out and the legs open it seem a bit massive in size.

If I had a dime for everytime I heard that......(then I wake up of course :D )

This stand does rock but I agree, its seems big. That is a huge advantage however if you use it at a race. During 24hr events, I kept getting requests from folks asking to use it because its so freakin stable on almost any terrain because of the legs.

Got mine about a month ago from Colorado Cyclist. Excellent stand, Rock stable. You won't be disappointed.

I broke the small pastic height clamp on mine last year. My fault for way over-tightening.
I called Ultimate and told them about the broken part and they shipped one to me free of cost no questions asked.

You'll love it!

I've had one for a few years, and it's still doing great. I use it at home and when I go to races. The legs aren't terribly intuitive, you have to push the collar all the way down to the bottom for best stability, but it doesn't seem to want to go there without some muscle.

All in all, I think they're the best home stands and the best race stand you can buy.

tachyon

i don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but i took mine and did support at a 24hr race...turned into 24hrs of rain/mist/drizzle. we were under a tent, but near the end of the race, i couldn't get the big knob (that you turn to rotate the bike, or tighten (the main arm)) to turn. it had frozen. i put all my might into trying to get it to turn, but no dice. it works now, but if i'm really cranking down on something, the bike will rotate. i tighten the knob as far as i can...

some other guys at the race had the Park Pro stands. i don't really know which clamp mechanism i liked more. Park's felt really, really easy to adjust. but i like the legs of my Ultimate more.

as for the legs, i never knew the collar went all the way down. cool.

Hey everyone,

I forgot about this thread but I see its still quite active. I have to be honest I am not near as impressed about the stand as I thought I would be.

My LBS has a spare one which I thought I would borrow for a few days to give a go before purchasing one, and although it looks nice, is of reasonable weight, I found the clamping system no where near as superior as the Park system. It just seemed like too much effort twisting that little knob to secure the bike when with the park tool version all you have to do is pull a lever.

Perhaps I was doing something wrong, but I think I'll end up going the park option.

Trevor!

i butchered my thought. i meant to say that i liked Park's clamping mech, and that it felt easy. the adjustment, though (width of clamp) of the Ultimate is much better than the Park. just push or pull.

Remember that there is a newer version of the clamp mechanism that is supposed to be easier to use than the older version some of us have. If the knob at the end is knurled like the big knob, it's the old version. If it has three 'wings' then it's the new one. I don't really know what the difference is, but Ultimate says it's better.

tachyon

I just ordered one of these repair stands from Performance. Hopefully it's a good as everyone, and all the reviews, say it is.

J....to be released PRS-15, which is more expensive, but stiffer and more stable, esp for heavier FR bikes.

http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/PRS_15(1).jpg

Only 21 pounds, all aluminum and composite construction, and a massive wedge shaped upright tube.

... clamping mechanism.

I always thought that the nicest feature of the Park stand was the clamping mechanism. I am surprised they would go to this style clamp.

It just seemed like too much effort twisting that little knob to secure the bike when with the park tool version all you have to do is pull a lever.

One thing that can make a difference is to lube the washers on the other side. After I followed that piece of advice I would have my bike tightly secured just as fast as on my Park model with clamp. Just slide it in and give one twist, and it's in, just as fast as with Park and perfect control of the clamping force.

... clamping mechanism.

I always thought that the nicest feature of the Park stand was the clamping mechanism. I am surprised they would go to this style clamp.

...it's just featured on this model to get into tight spaces easier, from what they told me. I'm sure the upright would be sturdy and stiff, but I'd prefer if they made the front legs rectangular, to avoid any bounce with heavier bikes, although one could always put rubber bumpers under the legs at their midpoint touching the floor if necessary. BTW, the piece that joins the upright to the jaw arm is composite. Looks to be very weather resistant and solid for the most part. If I see one on display and like it, I may sell my PRS-5 and upgrade.