I saw my neighbor cleaning their bikes and using a bike stand. I don't have a bike stand. Is it something worth investing in?
this post was submitted on 21 Apr 2025
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Really nice and you can sometimes get them on marketplace, thrift stores, or used sporting good stores.
Depends on how often you might use it. It does make tasks a lot easier. Also if you just need the bike to be vertical for tasks but don't need the bike wheels up off the ground I picked up the front quick release axle that has built in angle brackets, I have screwed this mount to a block of wood. So If I'm cleaning or adjusting nuts, I take off front wheel and mount the forks in the special axle.
In my opinion very much, yes. Bought one at Lidl (30 Euro), and it's a really solid build and works even with heavier and bulkier bikes.
I love sitting on a bench and having the parts I service on eye level :)
If your city has protected bike lanes, try them out! It's fun to explore, run errands, even hit up the municipal pool(s) on bikes :)
2 years? Wow.
I wish I wasn't serious. Going into garage, unlocking and then putting it back takes significant time I don't have. So I went for a walk yesterday.
Is it your own garage? Then you wouldn't need to lock it, would you? I just have to open the door to my shed, take bike out, close door, and I can go bike immediately.
I'm in a town house with a shared garage. Unlocked valuables are guaranteed to get stolen within days.