What stand works best for service?

Scott · Jan 26, 2020

I am not sure of this is the best group to post in....

QX100

What service stand are you using with success?

I wanted to work on the front end and I am not sure if I should try to build something or if someone has invented a better mousetrap.

I do not have an unlimited budget and will not use it every day - but I am sure it will get used - or maybe I can use it for a bike stand in my garage, too?

Feel free to share pictures or let me know if I should post this to another forum.

Looking forward to you responses.

billyk · Jan 26, 2020

I use a regular stand and grab the bike by the boom tube. The back end will want to swing, so lift the front so the rear wheel stays on the ground.

You can often find these stands used pretty cheap ... lots of people have them sitting around their garage.

Or, put an eye bolt in a garage roof stringer, make a hanger with pulley so you can lift the bike by the handlebars, then tie it off to a cleat.

super slim · Jan 26, 2020

I use an old $10 indoor wheel on trainer, to support the bike.
I filed a slot in one clamping cup to allow for the quick release lever.
I rotate the bike around the front wheel, when next to a wall, to do derailleur adjustments, or remove the rear wheel.

Rampa · Jan 26, 2020

Cruzbikes are pretty easy to work on with just the front up in the air, because of the powertrain all being in the front. So any stand that is made for regular bikes can clamp the boom, up towards the headset end to clear the cranks, and provide a very solid solution. Leave the rear on the ground.
Bonus: Your seat makes a really good work tray!

benphyr · Jan 26, 2020

But if you are taking apart the fork, headset, or front triangle... then what do y’all suggest?

Rear wheel in rack style vertical wheel holder and appropriate size 2” x 12” board of the right length under the pivot below the seat / front of frame?

This has worked for me but there could be much better solutions. Upon more thought I might have been working on the rear with the front wheel secured and the rear held up by the board?

onmyback · Jan 27, 2020

benphyr said:
But if you are taking apart the fork, headset, or front triangle... then what do y’all suggest?

Rear wheel in rack style vertical wheel holder and appropriate size 2” x 12” board of the right length under the pivot below the seat / front of frame?

This has worked for me but there could be much better solutions. Upon more thought I might have been working on the rear with the front wheel secured and the rear held up by the board?

I just lay it on it's side, on a packing blanket.

3bs · Jan 27, 2020

i use a park stand on my v

Mathew Fy · Jan 27, 2020

Maybe a combination of a slider-gripping stand and a wooden stand like this one:
https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/for-sale.13028/

paco1961 · Jan 27, 2020

For S40 I use an inexpensive Sette clamp stand. Works fine for front end work and will easily hold the frame entirely off the ground w both wheels removed for those thorough cleaning sessions

benphyr · Jan 27, 2020

Thorough cleaning ? I have heard of them. ‘ Never managed to find one around my garage though.

paco1961 · Jan 28, 2020

Bad habit from my gravel racing days.

Scott · Apr 3, 2020

I wanted to share my homemade solution for a work stand for my QX100.

It was made from scrap pieces of wood I had in the garage. Screws, L brackets and eye hooks were laying around.

I had to buy 1 piece pipe foam insulation and a 2-pack of rope ratchets - less than $15.

I hope that the foam insulation will keep from scratching the frame when putting it in and out of the stand.

The ratchet straps were not necessary - as the bike sits solidly in the stand without them.

The rear ratchet - I call it insurance to keep the bike in the cutouts.

The front ratchet - just stabilizes the front wheel so that it does move when winding up the front wheel while adjusting front brake or derailleurs

the really nice thing is both wheels can rotate freely once the bike is placed in the stand. It makes checking the brakes for rubbing or adjustments a piece of cake.

The bottom serves as a tray for parts, screws, and tools.

The cross brace makes a nice handle to move the stand around when it is empty.

This will likely stay in the garage as I think it is too bulky to transport in the car for most occasions.

I am happy to say that it serves the purpose that I needed.

I welcome questions or comments.

Be safe, stay healthy, and keep on pedalin'!

Scott