I like this Park stand, but....

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sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way. The legs
won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on something on the
bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of the floor
making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around for this
problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the legs would
lock into place.

Pat in TX

Pat wrote:
> sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way. The
> legs won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on something
> on the bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of the
> floor making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around for
> this problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the legs
> would lock into place.
> Pat in TX



I don't have that stand, but I have a Blackburn workstand. I popped of
the plasic end caps and filled the bottom tube with lead weights that I
got from a tires shop. If the tube would hold more than you want, you
can stuff something like rags in there to keep the weights from moving
around. I wanted more stability to handle our tandem. My stand also has
a locking hinge like one on a step-ladder. I suppose you could pop-
rivet one of those on, if it wouldn't limit your planned use and
storage. Don't plan to tote the stand around much if you fill the tubes
with lead weights.



--

Hi Pat, Something doesn't sound right here, and I'm thinking that
Lead Shot in the legs to add weight just isn't gonna solve your
problem. Maybe it's a Setscrew Clamp that has bad threads, and it's
not screwing in all the way to properly clamp the leg? I can't
visualize this particular model, and what's going on here.

Perhaps, take a closer examination on what's actually happening with
the stand. Then what I would do is contact Park themselves.

Regardless of whether you bought the stand new, or used, Park should
offer some help, or suggestions, or even perhaps replace the faulty
part for you.

Park I've found generally makes/sells halfway decent stuff.

Do you see any part on the stand that just doesn't seem to be up to
snuff?
Mark

daveornee <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message news:<TbZec.53831$JA4.7229@fe20.usenetserver.com>...
> Pat wrote:
> > sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way. The
> > legs won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on something
> > on the bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of the
> > floor making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around for
> > this problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the legs
> > would lock into place.
> > Pat in TX
>
>
>
> I don't have that stand, but I have a Blackburn workstand. I popped of
> the plasic end caps and filled the bottom tube with lead weights that I
> got from a tires shop. If the tube would hold more than you want, you
> can stuff something like rags in there to keep the weights from moving
> around. I wanted more stability to handle our tandem. My stand also has
> a locking hinge like one on a step-ladder. I suppose you could pop-
> rivet one of those on, if it wouldn't limit your planned use and
> storage. Don't plan to tote the stand around much if you fill the tubes
> with lead weights.
>
>
>
> --

I've got one of these and have noticed the same thing. I'm assuming that
you are talking about the folding spot on the vertical tube and not the
folding of the "feet". When I pull up, occasionally the legs slide
together. It would be really nice if the folding part had a locking
mechanism but it doesn't. I haven't really thought about this before but
you've got me thinking about it now. I'm thinking I could make some kind of
brace that would keep the legs separated. Maybe a 2x4 with cutouts that fit
over the feet. And you could even add weight to this if you want (someone
else mentioned adding weight) and you wouldn't have to take the weight with
you when you traveled.
Thanks for the thought starters.
Lyle

"Pat" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:c5hf1f$1kfba$1@ID-194653.news.uni-berlin.de...
> sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way. The
legs
> won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on something on the
> bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of the floor
> making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around for this
> problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the legs would
> lock into place.
>
> Pat in TX
>
>

I think he is talking about this stand.
http://www.parktool.com/tools/PRS_5.shtml

I've got one, too, and I think I understand his problem. There is no
locking mechanism at the "V" for the legs and when you lift up, the "V" can
tend to collapse. Not always totally but at least partially. Not really
defective but I wish they had a locking mechanism on this.

Lyle
"Mark" <apoman60612@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68236fb6.0404131725.56101621@posting.google.com...
> Hi Pat, Something doesn't sound right here, and I'm thinking that
> Lead Shot in the legs to add weight just isn't gonna solve your
> problem. Maybe it's a Setscrew Clamp that has bad threads, and it's
> not screwing in all the way to properly clamp the leg? I can't
> visualize this particular model, and what's going on here.
>
> Perhaps, take a closer examination on what's actually happening with
> the stand. Then what I would do is contact Park themselves.
>
> Regardless of whether you bought the stand new, or used, Park should
> offer some help, or suggestions, or even perhaps replace the faulty
> part for you.
>
> Park I've found generally makes/sells halfway decent stuff.
>
> Do you see any part on the stand that just doesn't seem to be up to
> snuff?
> Mark
>
> daveornee <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message
news:<TbZec.53831$JA4.7229@fe20.usenetserver.com>...
> > Pat wrote:
> > > sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way.
The
> > > legs won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on
something
> > > on the bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of
the
> > > floor making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around
for
> > > this problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the
legs
> > > would lock into place.
> > > Pat in TX
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't have that stand, but I have a Blackburn workstand. I popped of
> > the plasic end caps and filled the bottom tube with lead weights that I
> > got from a tires shop. If the tube would hold more than you want, you
> > can stuff something like rags in there to keep the weights from moving
> > around. I wanted more stability to handle our tandem. My stand also has
> > a locking hinge like one on a step-ladder. I suppose you could pop-
> > rivet one of those on, if it wouldn't limit your planned use and
> > storage. Don't plan to tote the stand around much if you fill the tubes
> > with lead weights.
> >
> >
> >
> > --

"Pat" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:c5hf1f$1kfba$1@ID-194653.news.uni-berlin.de...
> sometimes it tries to fold up when I nudge something the wrong way. The
legs
> won't stay spread out. For example, if I push upward on something on the
> bike mounted in the stand, one leg will come slightly off of the floor
> making the whole thing fold up. Does anyone have a work-around for this
> problem? This is the big one, the PRS-5 model. I just wish the legs would
> lock into place.
>
> Pat in TX
>
Cut a 2X4 or 2X6 the correct length to lay flat on the floor and wedged
gently between the feet. This will prevent the feet from moving inward.

> Perhaps, take a closer examination on what's actually happening with
> the stand. Then what I would do is contact Park themselves.
>
> Regardless of whether you bought the stand new, or used, Park should
> offer some help, or suggestions, or even perhaps replace the faulty
> part for you.
>
> Park I've found generally makes/sells halfway decent stuff.
>
> Do you see any part on the stand that just doesn't seem to be up to
> snuff?
> Mark


I contacted Park and the response I got was that they know this is a problem
but they haven't figured out a way to fix it. Jeez! I am thinking that a
simple swinging latch installed at the factory would end the problem.

Pat in TX