| One of the toughest parts of mountain biking | | | | |
| is not necessarily the trail on which it is | | | | Look for a mountain bike stand that has a |
| ridden or the style the rider chooses. | | | | single lever quick release mechanism to hold |
| Keeping the bike in superior condition and | | | | the bike upright. Gone are the days when a |
| repair is essential to the success of any | | | | bike was turned upside down to make repairs. |
| style of mountain biking. Kick-stands are out | | | | With the grip working similar to vice grip |
| of the question for repair work and finding | | | | pliers they should be easily adjustable to |
| the right mountain bike stand with which to | | | | the size of the crossbar and be able to |
| hold the bike for work, should be something | | | | support the weight of the bike. The grip |
| every cyclist needs to do. Finding the right | | | | should also have a single, quick release |
| mountain bike stand may take some time, but | | | | mechanism to make removing the bike easy, no |
| there a few things to look for when | | | | matter how much it weighs. Ideally, the |
| considering a purchase. Obviously, price will | | | | mountain bike stand will be adjustable up and |
| be a major concern, but spending hundreds, | | | | down to make working on the bike more |
| and possibly thousands of dollars on a | | | | convenient and comfortable. The adjustment |
| quality mountain bike, anything left over in | | | | should be easy with a single release on a |
| the budget should be applied to a quality | | | | telescoping pole to make moving the bike up |
| stand. A mountain bike stand should be | | | | and down easy for one person to accomplish. |
| freestanding, meaning it can stand on its | | | | The rider should not have to struggle or ask |
| own, under the weight of the bike when | | | | for help to get the bike to a level at which |
| attached, without fear it will fall over, | | | | work can be performed. While many mountain |
| regardless of the terrain on which it is | | | | bike stand prices are under $100, a quality |
| used. Many riders carry a foldable mountain | | | | stand can cost over $300 and depending on the |
| bike stand with them for competition and when | | | | amount of work a person will do on their |
| needed it can be quickly set up beside the | | | | bike, the higher priced, better quality |
| car and used to effect repairs. The stands | | | | mountain bike stand may be a better bargain |
| with a tripod stand are the most useful at | | | | in the long run. |
| remaining upright on tough ground. | | | | |