I am sure a lot of you maintain your own bikes, it is very LBYMs. Years ago I used to always do my own bike work but in the past 20 years I have brought them into the shop for tuneups, etc. I see no reason to continue to do this and I think that I can generally take care of my own bikes. For example, right now I need to adjust both my front and rear deraillers. I know what to do. However, I don't have a stand to work on, to spin the gears and check the changes I make. Without a stand the process is awkward.
Buying a stand that isn't a POS is kind of pricey. Anyone cobble something together that works for routine maintenance? What do you do generally do for tools? I need to remove my crank arm sets to put on shorter arms, but I don't have a crank puller. For a one time job I don't know if it is worth getting the special tool. How do you folks maintain you bikes?
Buying a stand that isn't a POS is kind of pricey. Anyone cobble something together that works for routine maintenance? What do you do generally do for tools? I need to remove my crank arm sets to put on shorter arms, but I don't have a crank puller. For a one time job I don't know if it is worth getting the special tool. How do you folks maintain you bikes?