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Shoutout to that $60 Park Truing Stand I bought 12 years ago
I picked up a used Park TS-2 truing stand at a shop going out of business in Denver. It cost me $60 back then and I thought I was throwing money away. That thing has trued wheels for three different bikes I've owned plus probably a dozen friends' bikes. It's got some rust on the base and the dial indicator is a little sticky but it still works perfect. I see guys buying these $300 digital stands now and I just shake my head. My stand is simple and gets the job done every time. Has anyone else found a deal on a tool that just keeps going?
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the_viola26d ago
I gotta respectfully disagree with that "simple and gets the job done" part. I mean, sure, a $60 stand is great if you're just doing basic stuff. But I've been down that road and the difference between a cheap stand and a good one is real. My old stand had a bend in the arm that made trueing wheel lips a nightmare. I saved up and bought a TS-2.2 new and it changed everything. The dial is smooth, the clamps are solid, and I don't have to fight it to get a true wheel. Not saying your find isn't a deal, just that sometimes you get what you pay for in precision.
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dixon.iris26d ago
Dang, thats a solid point @the_viola and I think you hit on something a lot of people miss. How much play did the old stand's arm have before you swapped it out, because a slightly bent tube can mess with measurements way more than youd expect? Ive seen cheap stands where the whole base flexes too, so it's not just about the arm being straight but the whole setup being rigid.
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