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Both of these are top-end, shop-level clamps meaning the bike can be adjusted at any angle and the jaw protectors are replaceable and readily available. It's available with two different clamps one with an adjustable linkage and a micro-adjust cam clamp. With a four-point leg system, the Park Tool Deluxe stand is ideal for home use.

The entire stand, including the clamp, is made from steel, so it's not completely immune to rusting, but it manages to remain lightweight. Our favourite thing about the Bike Gator + is the included foam tray with a divided top and slots for tools it's a luxury that requires an additional purchase with most stands. The jaws are lined with rubber, so there is no need to insulate your frame with a rag. The action is smooth, but you'll need to adjust the clamping tension before you're trying to balance a bike in one hand and spin the threaded adjuster rod with the other - a spring-loaded version of the clamp is also available. The clamp on the Gator+ is based on the design of a proper workshop stand with a big lever operating the jaws, however it's limited to tubes up to 32mm which will put off many mountain bikers and aero roadies.

Unior is well known for its tools, and the Gator+ bike repair stand is fantastic if you're consistently repairing bikes with the same seat tube diameter. There's a carry-case available, although it's sadly not included as standard. The base is triangular, with each side measuring 115cm, and when fully extended it can reach 180cm tall, making it suitable for even the tallest of mechanics. Even better, when a repair is complete, the clamp is released with the push of a button. The jaws can accommodate tubes up to 6.6cm in diameter, and when secure, the clamp can rotate through 360-degrees, so you can easily access the underside of the bike when you need to.

BIKE WORKSHOP STANDS REVIEWS PRO

While the red anodised tubing is immediately recognisable, it's the ratcheted dial clamp that sets the Feedback Sports Pro Elite apart. With ratchet teeth placed in 5mm intervals, squeezing the jaws together with your hand will get you within one turn of the adjustment knob of the stand supporting the weight of your bike. The tubing is made from aluminium and the three-legged stance is stable even on uneven ground. There is a reason that, at just about any cycling event around the world, you'll find these work stands kicking around. The Feedback Sports Pro Elite bike repair stand is lightweight, sees quality finishing and has arguably the best clamp on the market.

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