This is my 2nd Park Tool Stand—My first one is about 30 years old and still works beautifully during daily use. I’ve kept it clean and not much else but it’s still flawless in operation. I started thinking about getting a new work stand a year ago when I shopped for one as a gift. I saw that the new stands were much lighter, folded up to be quite portable, and had adjustable heights for work comfort. I bought a very nice Feedback Sports product with lots of features and a great price. The recipient was, and still is, delighted with that stand.
I was already a Park Tool fan and when I spotted the PRS-25, I got really interested in upgrading my home shop. I compared it to the Feedback Sports Pro Elite being sold at an attractive price with a bag included. The Pro Elite folds up very nicely and sets up quickly. It’s a few ounces lighter and a few inches shorter than the Park when folded. The clamp folds down for storage while the Park screws out easily and has a nifty storage solution. The Park clamp really is a thing of beauty with micro adjustments and quality. It’s also a little smaller and that often comes in handy when working on bikes.
I watched videos of the two stands in action and noticed a lot of sway on the Feedback Pro Elite. The Park looked (and is) rock solid. Finally, I worried about the tripod feet on the Pro Elite and imagined I would be tripping over them regularly. The Park supports are low to the ground and not an issue at all. The only minor negative I see on the Park is this: We’re warned to leave 12” of the extension tube in the upright tube for strength, but there are no markings on the extension tube to show when that limit is reached. I’ll have to mark it myself. The Park PRS-25 and optional carrying bag cost me about $65 more than the Pro Elite. That’s a hit but if it lasts as long as my first one, the cost won’t matter a bit. I think both brands are excellent and you probably can’t go wrong with either, but for me, the Park was a pretty easy choice.
| Finish Type | Painted |
|---|---|
| Base Type | Leg |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Number of Levels | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Park Tool |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 47.5 x 11 x 10.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 8.3 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 11 x 49 inches |
| Brand Name | Park Tool |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty - See parktool.com/warranty |
| Model Name | Prs-25 Caballete Plegable Profesional |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 145089 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Style | PRS25 Aluminium |
| Included Components | Power tools |
| Outer Material | aluminum |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | cycling |
