I still have my original Ultimate workstand, which is basically the predecessor to the Ultralight…I bought it 29 years ago and still going strong.
Only thing I don’t like is the clamp is a bit slow to undo, so the updated version is kinda tempting.
Yeah, I finally upgraded from my 1997 Ultimate to the mack daddy Pro HD. The quick release clamp and better closing knobs were the whole reason I wanted to upgrade. My old one would sometimes slip on closing which got frustrating at times.
Same here. I ended picking up an Ultralight workstand after years of getting by without a workstand (flipping the bike over, putting it against the wall, using a pull-up bar).
Prepare for a new level of ease when using a stand… and frustration doing work anywhere else without one in the future afterwards 
Does that mean I need to carry one on races?
Well, yeah 
Not only that but you really need 2 repair stands
One with a fork mount to keep from crushing your beautiful carbon frame and a second one with a standard clamp for when you say “aw fuck it, I just need to lube the chain right quick, I don’t want to deal with the thru axle. I’ll just put it on loose”
Oh, you better believe I am having this internal conversation right now…“I essentially already have the Ultralight, so maybe I should just get the Sprint stand now?”
This might not be a proper replacement for a real sprint stand, but the Silca Hirobel is something I like having. I do actually have a sprint stand, but resort to the Hirobel most often since it is quicker to toss in my normal stand vs digging out the sprint that is folded and stuffed in a corner.
I waited and got one of their blemish sale models that made the price easier to swallow.
UK deal here:
105 Di2 Groupset £949. The CLEAR10 code at the top of the page doesn’t work but my newsletter signup code did. Just checked and Honey also got RUNNA to work. Extra 10% however you do it brings purchase price down to £854.10. Best I’ve seen elsewhere is 1200ish.
Old version rotors and no BB, but otherwise a complete in-series groupset. 170/172.5 cranks only.
Stumbled on it whilst looking for new running shoes - decent deals on previous season models there too if you happen to be looking.
I’m not even planning a build, so hopefully this is the fluke deal it appears to be rather than a sign of things to come!
This. I have a lot of bike stuff as a result of deals.
Thanks for the heads up. I have been wanting one of the bottom bracket support style stands.
After doing a bit of research, I think I will but this other version though. The Feedback stand horizontal beam is 30", which is too short for my MTB. I have a Specialized Epic Evo, size large, which measures 30.5” from bb to front through axle.
This Bikehand stand is the same concept, but is 34” long. It’s also a bit taller than the Feedback, includes a strap to keep the bike on there, and has a different way of holding the fork that just tightens down to grab your bike’s thru axle instead of having a built in sized hole. It’s cheaper to boot.
Bikehand Bike Repair Stand (Max 55 lbs or 110lbs) - Home Portable Bicycle Mechanics Workstand - for Mountain MTB Road Bikes Maintenance https://a.co/d/6gruSPS
Right now it’s showing it will be on sale Monday
Has anyone purchased a groupset shipping to the US with Merlin? I am considering this, but not sure what I should expect in any customs fees:
I haven’t purchased from them, and I appreciate the convenience of buying everything together, but have you looked at buying the components separately? I haven’t added it up but there are deals to be had, e.g. lever/caliper sets for 50% off MSRP…
20% off cranksets too (depending of size/chainrings)
That’s killer deal for the shifters/calipers. Lowest I be seen.
R8100 cassette - $56 and FD $130 at REI now as well.
RD for $300, best price I found with quick search, may be better deals out there yet
Guys, stop. My wallet can only handle so much. Must resist urge to upgrade. Seriously these are some killer deals.
12 spd Di2 is so so so good though 