Watch: How To Build Your Own Bike Work Stand in Just 30 Minutes

How to build your own bike work stand for less than $50 in less than 30 minutes that is very sturdy and stores away easily.
By Colton Lock
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Are you looking for a work stand for your mountain bike but don’t feel like forking over the big bucks for a “shop worthy” model?  Here’s how to build a very simple stand in roughly 30 minutes that’s sturdy and stores away very easily.

 
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