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Topeak Flashstand
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Topeak Flashstand

Item # 722562

$40.00

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This portable tune-up stand is great for transporting in the car and packs up in its own carry bag.

  • Bottom bracket support and arms hold down tube
  • Easy to fold, store and open
  • Made from durable, lightweight aluminum and plastic

Folded dimensions are: 7.5 x 3.2 x 1.8 inches.

Imported.

Item 722562

Topeak Flashstand Specs

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Weight1 lb. 2 oz.

Topeak Flashstand Customer Reviews

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Topeak Flashstand
 
2.6

(based on 8 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

  • Ineffective (3)

Best Uses

  • Bring it with you (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (6)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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May

4

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Great idea...wish it worked.

By OwenAK

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • Bring it With You

Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

I bought this hoping it to be the budget answer for a do-it-yourself commuter. First off, you really need to lock the handlebars straight as a turning front wheel really shifts the stand around. I also found that clamping the front break down helped to prevent some rocking. Any twisting that you apply to the bike is interpreted in some way with this stand, and the whole bike will inevitably move.

I can not recommend this as a primary maintenance stand.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a portable detachable kick-stand.

  • Gift:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

24

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not stable enough for work

By Candace

from Vacaville, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Ineffective
  • Unstable

Best Uses

    Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

    OK to park a bike on, but too unstable to sustain any work. Plus may not fit some frames.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    27

    2009

     
    1.0

    Not good, not good at all

    By Craig S

    from Charlotte

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Ineffective

      Best Uses

        Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

        I purchased this stand to hold my road bike while I clean it. No heavy repairs or maintenance, just light cleaning.
        It worked fine up until the moment I went into the garage to get a towel to dry the bike. I'm not sure if it was a light breeze or my neighbor waving "hello" a little too vigorously, but I turned around to see my bike falling over, leaving a nice scratch on my brifter.
        I returned it the same day and will be saving up for a Park Tool or Feedback repair stand.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Mar

        16

        2008

         
        3.0

        Just Ok for fairly light bikes

        By Arne

        from Seattle

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Kind of flimsy
        • Not well balanced

        Best Uses

        • Bring it With You
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

        This stand is compact and fairly light weight. It is useable for lightweight road bikes but far too flimsy and unbalanced to be useful for use with a mountain bike. Don't even think about doing any real maintenance on this stand. Will probably return it.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        24

        2007

         
        3.0

        Good for road bikes, too weak for mtb

        By aandrew

        from San Diego

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Inexpensive

        Cons

        • Ineffective

        Best Uses

        • Bring it With You
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

        The package says to use with bikes up to 30lbs. My MTB is just that or a hair heavier, and this stand isn't stable enough. I can oil the chain, and maybe adjust the derailleur, but that is about it. I think if the legs were wider, it would be more stable. If you have a light road bike, this would work for you, but not for a heavy MTB, or use on dirt (instead of pavement.)

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        18

        2007

         
        5.0

        Perfect for quick and dirty jobs

        By Cycling enthusiast and skier

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bring it With You

          Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

          This is a great product for its intended use - light repairs and travel where you might not be able to bring a full size workstand. It can be tricky to set up correctly and as other reviews note requires a lighter touch but for the size and weight it's very convenient for doing a quick tire change, lube or cleaning.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          3.0

          Useful in with Light Hope

          By Boo-radley

          from Chicago, Il.

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bends Easily

          Best Uses

          • Bring it With You
          • Mountain Bikes

          Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

          I bought this stand in hopes to have found a bike stand that wouldn't run me in the hundreds of dollars category. The stand itself is lightweight, and super compact. The stand will not put up with much more weight than the bike offers. So when working on gears or brakes and using the stand, you want to be sure not to apply too much downward pressure on the bike as the stand will flex. But, so far so good.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          4

          2007

           
          2.0

          in a hurry...

          By Cycling Gramma

          from Korea

          About Me Avid Cyclist, Fat Old Active

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good Grip
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • A bit heavy
          • Bends Easily
          • Rubber supports fall off
          • tips over easily
          • Too low

          Best Uses

          • Bring it With You
          • City Bikes
          • Long road trips

          Comments about Topeak Flashstand:

          This is a nice compact stand, but is a bit heavy.

          It has a tendancy to tip over or over balance. The little rubber pieces that rest against the bike (for surface protection)tend to fall off during use.

          In a pinch, though, it's pretty useful.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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