Clamping the seatpost is safe; clamping a frame tube is not always · review
An aluminum repair stand rated at 110 lb with a micro-adjustable clamp for tubes from 1 to 3 inches, a tool plate and a folding frame.
Our conclusion The answer for heavy bikes, with a figure to treat with care.
Normal home stands stop at 60 or 80 lb, and an e-bike with a large battery can be close to that. This stand aims straight at that gap.
A 110 lb load, 6070 aluminum with a 1.78 inch diameter tube, a micro-adjustable clamp that swivels 360 degrees and fits tubes and seatposts from 1 to 3 inches, quick-release levers, a tool plate and a folded weight of 9.5 lb.
A light stand with a heavy bike has a high center of gravity. Remove the battery if you can, keep the bike low, and put the heaviest end close to the column. Clamp an e-bike’s seatpost, and check the post is not a suspension or dropper type first.
The brand has 96 ratings on the listing we read. That is thin. If your bike is under 60 lb, the CXWXC has a much longer record.
| Load | 110 lb |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6070 aluminum, 1.78 in tube |
| Clamp | Micro-adjustable, 360 degrees, 1 to 3 in |
| Tool plate | Yes |
| Weight | 9.5 lb |
| Size | 7.87 × 8.07 × 39.3 in |
| Model | HSKZXC-XJ2 |
It is the maker's figure, and we have not tested it. Keep the bike low and centered, and take the battery off if it comes off.
It is stated for tubes from 1 to 3 inches.
7.6/ 10
The answer for heavy bikes, with a figure to treat with care.
E-bikes and thick-tubed frames in a home garage.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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