After years of preparation and planning, efficient velo tools has released its first heavy-duty, portable bicycle repair stand, the super-stout field unit.
This unique workstand, co-developed with trusted collaborator, minoura of japan, features a licensed, approved copy of evt's legendary right arm clamp. The field unit's clamp, like the shop model, lets you rotate the bicycle more freely, only requires 5cm (2") of exposed seatpost and has a smooth counter-weighted handle which allows the mechanic to gently clamp any size seatpost with precise pressure control. The field unit accepts all 5cm (1.972") diameter clamps. Rated to hold up to 36 kg (79 lbs)!
Evt aimed for best-in-class in the development of the field unit, which is made with 65 mm and 45 mm oversized aluminum tubes in an adjustable-height tripod design for unsurpassed stability. The quick release levers throughout the stand are closed-cam style and made of steel for long term reliability. The field unit features soft rubber feet with thru-holes to facilitate staking down if desired.
After being made aware of incidents of the field unit's telescoping tube inadvertently slamming down hard enough to crack the lower end plug which keeps it from bottoming out, evt came up with a simple solution. Each field unit now comes with a protective sleeve covering part of the telescoping tube which will prevent this from happening and will also result in safer shipping. The gray, pvc-pipe protective sleeve, 13cm (5") high, is to be kept on the field unit for the duration of its life.
Brett Flemming is the founder/owner of efficient velo tools llc. After becoming enamored by the manufacturing methods and business culture of japan, he insisted on japanese production of the field unit. Longtime trainer and workstand fabricator, minoura co. ltd was a natural choice for a manufacturing partner.
Features:
- Evt right arm repair clamp - Built from steel for unmatched rigidity, the seatpost-gripping jaws require only 5cm (2") of exposed post in order to grasp the bike firmly and securely.
- The right arm design moves the bike's pivot point closer to the bike's center of gravity. Compared to other clamps, this design maintains balance and stability while you rotate your bike freely in a small space.
- Leather clamp pads - Gentle on your bike with long-term durability.
- Super stout - Built with oversized tubing throughout including 65mm main tubing, 45mm legs and extruded aluminum junctions, this stand is robust! There is no load-bearing plastic on this repair stand.
- Rated to hold up to 36 kg (79 lbs)!
- Closed calm quick release levers - Grit, grime and contaminants will never be a problem with tried and true steel, internal cam levers.
- Wide stable base - Oversized aluminum tubing and larger rubber feet ensure the most stable and reliable workstand available, a true heavy duty tool.
- Counter weight handle - The best handle on the market with the smoothest spinning action and superior balance for sensitive, ergonomic adjustments.
- Legs and feet - Heavy duty rubber feet made for pavement, grass and dirt. Through-hole on each leg is provided to firmly stake your stand.