bike stands, any experience with these?

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by derf

Ive used a front stand before, and the only down side to it is that it can get in the way if you are working under the bike, banged my knee on it changing sprockets a few times, its pretty painful too.

Do you mean a rear stand but with the forward facing handle? If you need clear access to the side of the bike, those can be turned 180 degrees so the arm extends behind the bike, leaving the side clear for access.