You would need the correct tools for it though as the joins are threaded so you would need to put a thread on the conduit to join everything together. Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide. During the ebike pick up process I realised that there are things I now need to start thinking about that are ‘ebike’ specific. It's one of the lightest weight stands in our test selection and also collapses down the smallest for storage and travel. If you're looking for a way to work on your bike without the fear of tube-crunching clamps, the Prepstand X is your best bet.

The Topeak PrepStand Pro and the Bike Hand YC-100BH also have easily adjustable clamp angles, but both employ a circular ring of plastic teeth that engage and disengage when the knob at the back of the clamp arm is loosened and tightened. One thing that came to mind was the stand I have for lifting the rear wheel of my bike for washing and lubing the chain on my analogue bikes. With an extensive height adjustment range, it is incredibly quick and easy to set up and break down.

The Ezoord Heavy Duty electric bike repair stand is an electric lift specially designed for heavy bikes such as e-bikes or cargo bikes, but can be used on all types of bikes or scooters. Generally speaking though, if you have anything other than a lightweight or aero road bike, a tube-clamp style stand is the best choice. Adjusting the height of the clamp may also provide easier access to otherwise hard-to-reach spots or the current repair or maintenance task.

On the negative side, the fact that some parts are made from plastic, raises doubts over its long term durability. Generally there aren’t any significant advantages to one or the other system; both have their pros and cons. When it comes to working on your electric bike there’s little more frustrating than having to be down on your hands and knees, tinkering from ground level.

It’s easily adjusted for use at different angles and, once you get the hang of the trigger system for clamping bikes into the stand, it’s secure. inch diameter aluminum tube and well-made head clamps plated with rust-resistant ABS to prevent bike scratches. Being able to finely control the clamping tension is becoming increasingly important, so look for a clamp that offers both speed and accuracy. The stability of a repair stand will depend on it’s footprint, it’s height, how heavy your bike is, and very importantly: how you’ve attached the bike to the stand.