BIKE MAINTENANCE STAND

maintenance

The process of keeping something in good condition
care: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; “he wrote the manual on car care”
The process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained
The provision of financial support for a person’s living expenses, or the support so provided
means of maintenance of a family or group
alimony: court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated

stand

Rise to one’s feet
be standing; be upright; “We had to stand for the entire performance!”
Have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet
base: a support or foundation; “the base of the lamp”
be in some specified state or condition; “I stand corrected”
Move to and remain in a specified position

bike

motorcycle: a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
bicycle: ride a bicycle
bicycle: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
A bicycle or motorcycle

bike maintenance stand – Topeak FlashStand

Topeak FlashStand Slim

For the enthusiast who wants to stand or display their prized road bike. Constructed of aluminum and engineering-grade polymer, the Flash Stand Slim slips over any non-drive side Shimano Hollow Tech-II road crank arm.

Designed for the enthusiast who wants to stand or display their road bike without a conventional kickstand, the FlashStand Slim bike stand unfold to slip over the non-drive-side Shimano Dura Ace, Ultegra or 105 crank arm to hold a 700c road bike upright on hard flat surfaces for display or storage. When folded, FlashStand Slim is compact enough to fit into a jersey pocket. Constructed of lightweight aluminum and engineering-grade polymer for strength and sturdiness, the Flashstand Slim works with most 700c road bikes
Features and Specifications:
Sturdy and highly polished aluminum and polymer construction is durable and good looking
Works with most 700c road bikes
Works with non-drive-side Shimano Dura Ace, Ultegra or 105 crank arm
Folds up compact enough to fit in a jersey pocket
Material: Aluminum, engineer-grade plastic
Weight Capacity: 30.9 pounds
Dimensions: 5.7 by 1.6 by 0.9 inches (L x W x H)
Folded Dimensions: 3.8 by 1.2 by 6.2 inches Size (L x W x H)
Weight: 4.86 ounces

New Park Tool Bike Stand

I’ve invested in my own bike work stand. It makes even the most minor maintenance tasks so much easier. I heart it. I feel like a real bike pro when I lube my chain. :o)

Bike Maintenance

Here’s my improvised bike stand. I’m degreasing/cleaning the chain and putting on a new teflon-based lube that’s supposed to be self-cleaning. We’ll see…