Best work stand for under fifty quid?

[V1nce Fox]

As title really. I've got £50 quid to get a decent workstand. There seem to be a fair few and looking at pics some look a bit flimsy, especially around the bottom joint where the legs all join to the main upright.

Who's bought one and what would you recommend at this price?

[smifffymoto]

I bought one from decathlon,it’s ok but only ok.
Shane Miller did a cheap version with a saw horse,posted on Youtube.

[Harpoon]

This is mine - £20 over budget from Merlin though branded in a number of names so you might find it cheaper:

https://www.merlincycles.com/bike-tools-workstand-...

Just looked it up - purchased it in 2005 and still going strong. Used it last weekend for a drivetrain overhaul.

[towser44]

I've got this one https://www.merlincycles.com/bike-tools-workstand-...

It's all Alloy construction, very sturdy, heavy and good quality, but folds down nice and compact. I definitely didn't pay this price for it though (I'm a proper cheapskate!) and I am sure I paid around 35 - 40 quid, but I suspect it is the same as many others out there but with different names!

Edited by towser44 on Thursday 9th April 21:51

[tr7v8]

Mine was Aldi & is fine.

[Brads67]

Aldi or Lidls ones are utter bargains.

Have to say though, I'm planning to splash out on a Park stand as you absolutely cannot get better.