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4.5
This is the first bicycle repair stand I've ever purchased, after working on my own bikes for many years -- so first off, I do recommend some kind of stand if you do your own maintenance and repairs. I could have used something like this the first time I rebuilt a bike from the bearings up.Prior to buying this stand, I did research a number of others. I was originally looking at another model Minoura stand which cost a bit more. Unable to justify that amount of money, I finally settled on this model W-3100. It's currently in use for stripping down and rebuilding an old steel frame, 5-speed AMF Roadster that I like for my daily commute. The stand is solid and sturdy, without being terribly heavy. I do my work in the garage, so frequently move the stand around (I'll work in one spot if a car's in the garage -- and move around if the car's in the driveway). I've had zero issues picking up and moving the stand (with or without bike attached).The clamp works really well for me, once I fiddled with it a bit. I suspect someone else had purchased this particular stand and returned it -- this based on the re-taped packaging and the fact that the clamp didn't seem to hold a frame securely. A few minutes of adjustments got the clamp working well, and I've had no problems with it since. The tool tray is a bit small and not as sturdy, but it works well enough. I generally keep a few things there, but it's not going to hold all your tools all the time. I use it for small pieces and a tool or two as I work on a bike.
