Overall, this stand is a great value and works well.I was pleasantly surprised to find that the stand is constructed better than I expected. A couple reviews said that the cross arm would droop with a bike on it, or pieces would break. Neither has happened to me so far, although I do treat it with kid gloves so I don't break it.I could see the fitting that holds the cross arm breaking at some point as it looks like cast aluminum (first photo) and not that thick, but it is working well so far.The only other improvement I would like to see (though not essential) is for the spinner knob that tightens the clamp could be more ergonomic (photo 2). I don't feel very coordinated holding the bike in the clamp while trying to spin the knob. It is a little difficult to spin. Maybe if ONE of the spinner knob arms extended parallel and away from the cross arm it might be easier. Or maybe if I were younger.It does have a rather large footprint (about 4' diameter) but it is pretty stable for what I do with it. So far, I have only inflated the tires, adjusted spokes, and cleaned it: The stand is perfect for me so far.Even though I don't have much room in the garage, I am using it to store my bike because it is so convenient. I normally hang it on brackets, high on the wall. BTW, I discovered the stand is from the same manufacturer as the brackets, which I also like.This stand is very stout. I do find that it can be a little unstable if you do not position your bicycle just right. However, if you do find that sweet spot it is great. The stand itself is of very solid materials and it is strong enough to hold my MTB which weighs about 31 lbs. Once it's in the stand and balanced you can crank the pedals and it remains stable. I always clamp my seat post and never the top tube. Also sometimes I clamp with the seat post perfectly vertical so that the wheels are angled downward and sometimes I clamp with the seatpost angled back so that the wheels are level depending on what task I may be doing. Either way, as long as you make sure the bike weight is positioned correctly over the feet it is stable and solid for work.I did have a breakage issue the very first time I used it however. It is an odd breakage, but a breakage nonetheless. The upper tube extension clamp blew out. The inner wall of the actual clamp itself blew out when I tightened the thumb bolt. The piece that broke acts as back pressure for the thumb bolt and allows the clamp to tighten on the extension tube so you can raise or lower your bike. Once this broke I couldn't tighten that clamp meaning I couldn't raise the top extension to get the bike off the ground. I could have switched the position of the nut and bolt to achieve the same clamping effect but to be honest I thought with the blown out piece the clamp itself was compromised and there would be a failure elsewhere. However, I took some photos (also provided them in this review) and sent them to customer service via email. I received a response immediately from Feedback Sports. They wanted a proof of purchase and serial number of my unit. I provided that information to them and they sent me a new clamp mechanism right away and also sent me a link on how to change it out. In fact it arrived 2 days earlier than the ETA I was given.All that being said I am very happy with my purchase. This is a solid well built bike stand and their customer service is fantastic. Maybe I just got a bad clamp on mine from the start because it was definitely an odd break, even the rep from Feedback said so. They jumped right on the warranty and made things right.So I’ve been bicycling for years. I currently have a vintage Schwinn, an intense carbine and an intense tazer. I’ve always done my work and cleaning on the ground. I was going to buy the blue brand stand and decided to try this brand. My order shipped from Backcountry.com and showed up next day. I took it out of the box and realized it was very very well made. I immediately put my 59 pound e bike in the stand and it held well and was sturdy. For the cash I should have spent more on the ratcheting camping jaws but this is leaps and bounds better than where I was coming from. Worth the buy. I can’t speak for longevity since these are my first impressions but it has worked out well already.Excellent service stand. This stand has the same principle as a camera tripod, the difference being it is very heavy duty and solid but not too heavy. With base legs spread it is very stable and in closed position takes up very little space.Height adjustment means it is good for people of any height. The pivoting head with the vice style frame grip is rubberised so this avoids paint damage occuring. Tightening screws are comfortable to use and large making for easy use.In conclusion, a very well designed and engineered stand which can be popped in the boot of your car or in a cupboard and an essential piece of gear you won't regret purchasing.Likely designed by someone who has serviced many bikes and knows exactly what is required.Value for money is excellent.Faults ~ NoneI bought this stand to work on multiple bikes and it works a treat. It is quite heavy though and perhaps I should have spent the extra £ to get one of the lighter (red) models. It's extremely sturdy and well made and most importantly it holds the bike firmly to allow you to carry out your maintenance work on the bike. All the fixtures, fittings, brackets etc. are made of metal which, compared to cheaper stands are often made of plastic. This obviously adds to the weight but ultimately it holds the bike firmly, which is what you want from a stand.Spent a while researching bike stands and nearly went for a cheaper option. Fortunately decided to spend a little extra and it was well worth it. Very steady / sturdy and folds up neatly. Have used it now on numerous occasions and i should have purchased a stand a long time ago. It is definitely a worthwhile investment.This stand is excellent quality. All the moving parts in particular the seat post clamp are great quality. Possibly not the lightest or easiest to manipulate but that's due to its robust construction. Confident it will last years.Pros: Solid, intuitive and Easy to storageCons: None