Park Tool Team Issue Portable Repair Stand - PRS-25

I really wanted to love this stand. The hex-aluminum construction is impressive. It is lightweight and stable. If you need a portable stand it might be a good choice.One thing I didn't like were the plastic bits, the middle collar and the top tube assembly shell (where the clamp connects to the stand). Still not deal breakers though, as the plastic is thick and seems heavy duty enough.The issue I had was with the top tube and rotating the clamp. If you want to hold the bike in a position against gravity, for example front end up while clamped to the saddle, you really need to crank down on the handle. With some rocking or a bit of weight the rotation can begin to slowly slip (ie. front end would rotate down). Might not be a major issue for some but I returned it and got the PRS-3.2.2 (not really a comparable stand).Unfortunately I never tried the Feedback Elite Pro to compare. If they can redesign the head to lock in place better it would be great. And turn those plastic bits into metal. Still, the construction of the tubing and the clamp are top notch. The micro-adjust clamp is very nice; securely holds a bike and easy to use.Park customer service is great by the way. Oh and if you get this stand I recommend the tool tray as well!

This is my 2nd Park Tool Stand—My first one is about 30 years old and still works beautifully during daily use. I’ve kept it clean and not much else but it’s still flawless in operation. I started thinking about getting a new work stand a year ago when I shopped for one as a gift. I saw that the new stands were much lighter, folded up to be quite portable, and had adjustable heights for work comfort. I bought a very nice Feedback Sports product with lots of features and a great price. The recipient was, and still is, delighted with that stand. I was already a Park Tool fan and when I spotted the PRS-25, I got really interested in upgrading my home shop. I compared it to the Feedback Sports Pro Elite being sold at an attractive price with a bag included. The Pro Elite folds up very nicely and sets up quickly. It’s a few ounces lighter and a few inches shorter than the Park when folded. The clamp folds down for storage while the Park screws out easily and has a nifty storage solution. The Park clamp really is a thing of beauty with micro adjustments and quality. It’s also a little smaller and that often comes in handy when working on bikes. I watched videos of the two stands in action and noticed a lot of sway on the Feedback Pro Elite. The Park looked (and is) rock solid. Finally, I worried about the tripod feet on the Pro Elite and imagined I would be tripping over them regularly. The Park supports are low to the ground and not an issue at all. The only minor negative I see on the Park is this: We’re warned to leave 12” of the extension tube in the upright tube for strength, but there are no markings on the extension tube to show when that limit is reached. I’ll have to mark it myself. The Park PRS-25 and optional carrying bag cost me about $65 more than the Pro Elite. That’s a hit but if it lasts as long as my first one, the cost won’t matter a bit. I think both brands are excellent and you probably can’t go wrong with either, but for me, the Park was a pretty easy choice.

This is my first repair stand, so take my impressions with that in mind. Before ordering, I was very concerned with the stability and sturdiness of the stand I would eventually order. My eMTB weighs 55 lbs with the battery installed, and I wanted to be able to work on my bike, including the ability to run the driveline as needed. I’m really happy to say that this stand allows me to do exactly that.I desperately needed to do a derailleur tune up on my bike, and this stand made that process a snap. I’ve literally been futzing with the derailleur for a couple of weeks trying to get it dialed in without a stand. Now I’m kicking myself for wasting so much time without one.In the first two hours of having the stand, I’ve felt inspired to do all sorts of maintenance in my bike. I’ve adjusted the brakes (I just *knew* that brake brake was dragging), re-torqued some hardware, and dropped the wheels for a good cleaning. Having a stand is a game changer. I actually *enjoy* servicing my bike now.Just to be 100% certain of its stability, I locked up my bike in the clamp, raised the stand, and — with a helper standing by to assist catching any tumbles — tried to upset the stand. Honestly, I couldn’t. The main upright has some flex, but it doesn’t feel like it’s anywhere near it’s limit. It just flexes a bit. You would have to push your stand over for it to fall. You’d literally hurt yourself if you bumped into it hard enough to knock it over.So overall, I’m very happy, and I plan to buy some accessories (tool tray!) to make working on the stand even better.

Had to bump review from 4 to 5 stars since I'm really liking it a lot. It gets used quite a bit with 3 cyclists in our house. For the new bikes with the larger tubes it is definitely better than any of the older models I have used.Still have a PRS-5 which I bought from Nashbar in the late 90s and it is still going quite strong. My wife has been using it for training so I/we were in need of another. She was skeptical that new would match the quality of the older one. This one is great.I think we might like it more if it had a case like the old ones did. The only downside is that Park does not supply a case any more from their flagship product. The case which I still have with my old model really makes transport and storage nice. This one is usually relegated to the shop for that reason.

The Park-tool PRS-25 is an awesome piece of kit.Its an expensive item however it works great, very stable and easy to operate. Having an aero seat post is no issue at all, over tightening is difficult to do! The colours advertised are Black or Blue.I suggest the buyer stays well clear of Outdoor_Outlet. The delivery date came and went with nothing delivered.{14 days in all]They blamed Coronavirus! The customer service is awful. I bought the item from Chain Reaction which was delivered within 4 days.{ No issue with Coronavirus} I am still waiting for Outdoor_Outlet to reimburse me. Unfortunately i cant select zero stars!

Cracking piece of kit!My only gripe is my bike is quite heavy so it would have been useful if the design had a crank to adjust the height. If you have a light bike this won’t be a problem. The stand is very well made and of very high quality sturdy construction and easy to collapse down to store or take to events. Highly recommended and still 5 star as a league above the rest.

Solid, stable, rugged and dependable bike stand that is transportable yet ready in a moment to hold your bike. The price reflects the high quality and my only negative comment was the time for the product to become available from the supplier. Once advertised as in stock, the item was delivered on time and in perfect condition.

A fellow cyclist said to me once that the best thing he’d ever bought for his bike was a bike stand. At the time I thought he was nuts. Now I have the Park Tools stand I know what he means. This is a fantastic piece of kit. No more scrabbling around on the floor to clean and maintain my bikes. This is sturdy, easy to use and very stable even with the weight of a tandem. I know it’s expensive, but worth every penny.

So solid even supporting an e-bike. Dead easy to set up and use.