It seems like truing stands are either <$100 or >$500 (entry level Park tool TS 2.3) in Canadian dollars.
Are there any decent options that are <$200 or $250 for home use?
The cheap ones seem to have wildly mixed reviews.
This might sound crazy but I actually true my wheels using this derailleur tool.
I have a park tool pcs-10, which looks like to if no longer available. But there is a pcs-10.2 that is $250 USD.
This is the only stand I have ever used, and I do not use it a lot. But it has served me well for the 7 years I have had it.
As I said I have nothing to compare it to ABs there are times where I find something with it frustrating and take my bike down ABs turn it upside down instead of using the stand.
Oh, I have several bike repair stands. But I’m looking for a wheel truing stand 😁
Oops my bad. I do see that now. And I had no idea those existed and they would likely make my life much better!
I read truing stand as tuning stand.
And I had no idea those existed and they would likely make my life much better!
I’ve known they’ve existed for a while, but use the “zip tie” method to true wheels, and it’s just getting to be more of a PITA.
I’m a fan of using dedicated tools, and don’t mind the investment. But not a $500+ investment for something I might do a few times a year! LOL
Was about to troll you with “zip ties” but you preempted it…
Do you repair bikes professionally or do you also have a bike problem like me?
LOL. When I got my 90s MTB, I purposely loosened all the spokes, then trued it using the zip tie method. It went from flopping around like a taco, to something quite rideable until I replaced the wheel (the rims were worn at that point).
But I do have several times, and will put off maintenance if it’s not convenient. A truing stand would be more convenient, and would allow me to do a better job in less time.
It’s time for a new tool! 😂
It’s also time to start waxing your chain. 🤭
I ALREADY DO! Humph! 😏
Honestly, though. Waxing my chains has been the single best decision I’ve made with regards to my bikes. I absolutely lothed dirty chains, and the shit I needed to do in order to keep them “clean”. The solvents, ultrasonic cleaner, endless wiping after rides, switching to “clean” lubes… I just had enough.
