Review

The Review | Feedback Sports Pro Elite Repair Stand

29.11.2014
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The Feedback Sport Pro Elite work stand is seen around the US in many pro and privateer pits.
The Feedback Sport Pro Elite work stand is seen around the US in many pro and privateer pits.

The Feedback Sports Pro Elite work stand is another option for when you need to work on your bike, other than that well know blue company. Feedback is based in Golden, CO, and much like Yeti Cycles, is very popular in Colorado. We wanted to see what it was all about. With a price tag of $285 (but can be found cheaper online) it doesn’t come cheap, so expectations were already a big high. After working and traveling with the stand for six months, read below to find out what we think.

Some Details:

  • Anodized 6000 series aluminum for lightweight and durability
  • Weight: 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg)
  • Clamp Height 42”-71″
  • Clamp Opening .75 – 2.6” (19mm – 66 mm)
  • Jaw Width 3.25″ (82.5mm)
  • Base Diameter 54″ (1372 mm)
  • Folded size: 5.5” x 8” x 46″
  • Load Capacity 85 lbs. (38.6 KG)
  • 3-Year Warranty
  • MSRP: $285 w/ tote bag
Seen here folding a Rocky Mountain Instinct, the stand is easy to use, lightweight, and packs nicely.
Seen here folding a Rocky Mountain Instinct, the stand is easy to use, lightweight, and packs nicely.
A wide, three legged base gives great stability. The lower quick release lever can be opened to raise the legs for transport.
A wide, three legged base gives great stability. The lower quick release lever can be opened to raise the legs for transport.
Close up of the quick release. One controls the legs and one controls the upper portion and overall height of the stand.
Close up of the quick release. One controls the legs and one controls the upper portion and overall height of the stand.
The clamp head is heavy duty and should last many years.
The clamp head is heavy duty and should last many years.
The actual clamp has a nice rubberized surface, so touching the bike leaves no scratching. Release button is the triangle to the left of clamp.
The actual clamp has a nice rubberized surface, so touching the bike leaves no scratching. Release button is the triangle to the left of clamp.
After pushing together the clamp around seatpost, tighten here to hold securely.
After pushing together the clamp around seatpost, tighten here to hold securely.
Head folds down nicely for transport and storage.
Head folds down nicely for transport and storage.
The stand at the top price level comes with a tote bag, which is highly recommended. Packed away like this, it travels very nicely, fitting in any vehicle.
The stand at the top price level comes with a tote bag, which is highly recommended. Packed away like this, it travels very nicely, fitting in any vehicle.

The stand arrived and was ready to go approximately 30 seconds later. No assembly required. Very nice. It was incredibly easy to set up, and with quick release controlling the leg and overall height, it was standing in a matter of seconds. It’s a very sharp looking anondized aluminum, which definitely contribute to the overall lightnesss of the stand. Would that affect durability?

Dislikes

First, some things I wasn’t crazy about. The procedure to tighten clamp around the seatpost is one I’ve now gotten used to, but maybe I just spent too much time using Park stands and the lever/cam action they use to tighten down on a seatpost to hold a bike. With the Feedback stand, you push the clamp together by hand, then tighten using the tri-spoke on front of the clamp. It probably takes a half second longer to put a bike in the stand, than using a Park stand, but it is something. Like I said, I’m totally used to it by now, but it’s something to think about. However, if you work on a few different bike, with different size posts or tubes, you might love the Feedback stand, as opposed to the extra step of adjusting a Park clamp for different sizes.

And when you try to tip the rear wheel down, and front wheel up, so that the front hub is eye level, for example, the Feedback stand isn’t great at holding it in position. A slow downward creep happens, with front wheel going towards the ground. It’s too much leverage for the stand to be able to hold up, and I could never tighten the rear tri-spoke tight enough. Hmm, not a huge thing, but might be for you.

Now, the good news. The Feedback stand is easy to transport, and easy to use. It’s lightweight, and it’s never even a thought to not take it with me, even if I’m just driving an hour away, to ride for a few hours, this stand packs up so quickly and fits so neatly in my Subaru, I always take it.

It’s much more stable than a portable Park stand I used for many years, the one with two legs. That thing tipped over all the time. The Feedback stand is easy to clean. It solidly holds all bikes. I see them around a LOT and talk to many people about them, and everyone is really happy about their Feedback stand. This stand has been kicked around and packed in a jam full car (in it’s bag) and it’s come through with flying colors. No durability issues. I’m not anal taking care of my gear, but I have seen what my buddies do, and it’s a lot worse. So, we’ll say I’m careful with taking care of stuff. But still, the Feedback stand is shining strong. A few scratches here and there (which I think happens with anything anodized).

And every mechanic should be able to efficiently open cold beverages while working on their bike. This does not come with the stand, but call Feedback and I bet you can acquire one.
And every mechanic should be able to efficiently open cold beverages while working on their bike. This does not come with the stand, but call Feedback and I bet you can acquire one.

Bottom Line:

The Feedback Sports Pro Elite repair stand is a well made, finely constructed, product. It does what it’s supposed to do very well, with some minor exceptions. If you live and die by the Park lever action to grip the seatpost, then maybe this isn’t the stand for you. But if you work on your, and other’s, bikes, and like to take a stand to races or events, this is a fantastic choice. With just a little bit of care, it should last for many years, and be completely worth the price. I give this stand a couple resounding thumbs up!

You can find out more information, and check out more cool, very handy products, over on the Feedback Sports website.

Words, Photos: Daniel Dunn

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