Workstands

Excellent way to work on heavy bikes – and at a price that's very competitive for its functionality

Great way to hold your bike or e-bike, to do basic maintenance as well as charge tidily

Not a cheap option, but one that will make working on your bike a joy

Looks to combine the traits of stay- and fork-mounting, but struggles with overall value

A simple stand, but pricey and only suitable for the lightest of fettling

Fine for basic maintenance and cleaning, portable and easy to store – but not for strenuous jobs

Compact bike stand that'll hold heavy bikes securely and even allow a bit of gear tuning, this does the trick

Well designed and easy to use plus it's easily portable for taking to events, but it's not cheap

Good budget workstand for occasional fettlers

Quick and simple to use, portable race-prep stand with some welcome upgrades

Expensive for what you get; there are more stable options that are easier to use

The jaw clamp supplied with this stand lacks versatility but can be upgraded; the stand itself is really stable

Strong and stable repair stand that'll probably last a lifetime

This workstand should do the job for most home mechanics – just don't travel with it

The last workstand you'll ever need to buy, and you'll love using it, every time

If you only work on a few bikes, and only do so once or twice a week, the X-Tools stand will do you right, caveats understood

An excellent workstand that's a joy to use on normal or disc-braked bikes

Perfect accessory for many little jobs or simply keeping your bike upright at home

Well made and easy to use workstand that won't let you down