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 On: 2010-01-03
I went with this stand strictly because of price and I trust Park Tools products. The clamp works great.
You have to use a hex key to lengthen and shorten the vertical tube as advertised, which can be a bit of a hassle if you are constantly using and storing the stand. it wobbles if you are abusing the pedals of the bike, but I never fear the stand will topple over. for a shop mechanic or someone who will get hours and hours of use from a repair stand, you might want to upgrade to a sturdier stand.
It is a pain to store. the bracket on the bottom that holds the vertical tube to the legs slides up and down when u release the button. however, when you try to raise the bracket the legs just fall on the hinge. there is nothing holding them in place. if you put pressure on the stand when the legs are open, sometimes they get pinched in the bracket and stay in position when picking it up off the ground or sliding the bracket up. otherwise everytime u want to put the stand away, you raise the bracket, the legs flop down to vertical.
the other issue is, once you release the button and slide the bracket up, there is nothing keeping it up by the clamp. there should be another button up top to clip the bracket into place so you can carry the stand without the bracket falling and the legs flopping around.
for those, like me, who are just going to take it out once or twice a month to do some minor repair, lubrication, or cleaning, its great. For the price, it is worth taking the 2-3 minutes trying to put the stand away with all the flopping and sliding. once its up, its great!
 On: 2009-11-21
Holds my 23 pound bike easily and can even hold my 45 pound mountain bike with no problems. Ive seen cheap bike stands and this isnt one of them. The only downside is the legs dont fold "up" like the description says and they actually fold down making it longer. Not a big issue, although storing it will be a challenge.
On: 2009-10-25
I would highly reccomend this stand to any home bike mechanic, very stable, very rugged, foldable for easy storage.
Makes maintenance easy! I wish Id puchased one a long time ago.
On: 2009-10-25
I would highly reccomend this stand to any home bike mechanic, very stable, very rugged, foldable for easy storage. The weight of the bike actually stabilizes it. Suprisingly well made, this thing is going to last for years.
Makes maintenance easy! I wish Id puchased one a long time ago.
On: 2009-10-05
I was looking for a simple, sturdy repair stand to tune my bike that could be easily stored. This is it. Highly recommended.
On: 2009-09-14
Park Tools make the best bike repair tools in the business -- period. They may be a bit more expensive, but they are well worth it.
After vacillating back and forth between the PCS-10 and PCS-9, I decided I would save some money and get the lower end unit. I have not been disappointed. It is incredibly sturdy, and was very easy to assemble. It only took 20 minutes from unpacking to final screw. The nylon ring/collapsible leg feature is actually quite genius. Dont be confused by other reviews, this is a fully collapsible stand. The feet swing downwards, and the metal bracket which the feet are attached to unlocks out of place with the push of a spring clip, and the bottom of the unit slides up the main post for easy storage.
This is a rock-solid stand, and while many will not mind spending the extra $30 or so for the quick-release mechanisms of the PCS-10, this unit will suit virtually any home bike mechanic.
Another great Park Tools product.
 On: 2009-08-11
This stand is undoubtedly a good value for the price. It is fairly well built, and holds a bicycle relatively steady so that one can work on it. The only thing that is somewhat annoying is that an allen wrench (provided) has to used to adjust the height of the thing--a fly-wheel would have been more user friendly.
But my big gripe is with the terrible customer service at Park Tool. One of the pieces came to me with what was obvioiusly a factory defect--it was deeply scratched, despite being sealed and padded in the factory packaging. When I contacted Park Tool, they refused to do anything, except to sell me a new replacement part at full price; and then to add insult to injury, they rambled on about how their customer service was "second to none." This sort of stuff is what led Circuit City into bankrupcy!
Well, my saga has a happy ending: the Amazon seller I bought the stand from (BikeSomeWhere) is getting a replacement part and sending it to me at no charge! They certainly have their heads on straight!
On: 2009-06-12
Well constructed. Sturdy. The folding legs are a big plus for those with limited storage space. Two things that could make it better: 1) It could be a little lighter. 2) The telescopic height control should be adjustable without a hex wrench.
On: 2009-04-18
Sturdy and well made. I called the company for some help and they were excellent to work with.
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