Bike repair stand

If you have a workbench with some room, you can make this: http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Bench-top-Bike-Repair-Stand/step3/Assemble/  I made my own work bench and had room. Someone next door was throwing away old under the counter cabinets so I grabbed them and threw them under the bench for drawers and storage. It cost me about 15 bucks to make and does the job.

I recently bought this and I'm very happy.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_506092_-1_202947_10000_202588

I've always wanted a bike shop style workstand that clamps the bike and is easy-in, easy-out, stable, rotates...

But the problem is that clamps just don't cover all bikes.  There are carbon frames with weird shaped seat tubes, top tubes, and carbon, aero seat posts.  Where do you clamp that without risking damage?

So unfortunately, a stand like this is called for.  Even though removal of the wheel is required it's the only stand that guarantees a good mounting for road, tri, mtn bikes of all types.

It's surprisingly sturdy.  Much stronger than I expected.  It folds pretty well so you can carry it places in your car with ease.

I guess I'd have to say that I'm thrilled with it.

This is what I use and absolutely love it. Completely adjustable.

http://feedbacksports.com/shop/Pro-Elite-Work-Stand-P1.aspx

I like stands like Park PRS 20 (?) or the one that JeffY mentions, where you have to take the front wheel off, but you don't have to worry as much about clamps etc.

For me this is especially important when working on carbon tri bike with odd seat post, but it also works great for roadie, wife's beach cruiser, kids bikes etc.

My bike stand I put a piece of pipe insulation around my bike frame where I'm going to clamp it on.

I find my bike is more steady on my Thule bike rack.

In the summer if my bike rack is on, I typically clean my bike on the bike rack instead of bike stand.

I have this one too and am annoyed that I can't clamp it on my carbon, non-circular shaped seat post or top tube...  I usually just rest my seat on top of the clamp and it's super unstable. grrr.  I'm also interested if there are any adaptors out there...

You are awesome for posting this! I've wanted a repair stand for years, but just could never spend the money on it.  This idea is fantastic!

I bought this for the fiance's birthday last year.  Got a nice little discount through our local Trek store. It folds up and easily stores flat or upright. It's very sturdy and he keeps his tools in a cabinet. 

He has enjoyed it so far and I used it recently to add the sweet new upgrades he bought for my bike for Christmas. 

http://bontrager.com/model/05268