Workstands: Feedback Sprint vs Elite Race Pro

[nemeseri]

I did my research and settled either with the Feedback Sprint or Elite Race Pro workstand. I know that the Feedback Sprint is known to be one of the best workstand around. But is it worth the premium over the Elite Race Pro (~$100)? I ruled out the Parktool PRS-20 because it costs the same as the Feedback Sprint and the later one got better reviews.

Obviously it would be used in my home as a home mechanic stand.
Anyone can give me their opinion? Thanks

[BRM]

Other popular model overhere (Europe) is the Tacx Spider Team T3350

(This is an upgrade of the Tacx Spider Team T3050) (Also worth to have a look to)


Look on youtube for some vids

[adhumston]

I have both. I tend to use the Sprint for more involved work, while I use the Elite for quicker things when I dont feel like taking the front wheel off (lube, pedal swaps, etc...). The Elite also has the advantage if you have a lot of disc brake bikes (front wheel stays on).

If I could only keep one, it would probably be the Sprint however, as it is much nicer IMO for the bigger jobs. With that being said, just buy em both!

[Zigmeister]

Generally speaking for anybody interested, I now wish I would have a stand that didn't hang from the seatpost, like my Park PCS-10. Easy to just set it up, throw the bike on there and do stuff. But, having the BB support/and front drop to make the bike level would be nice, and a bit more solid. Of course, I only paid $115 delivered to my door for the Park.

I would def go with one of those two you have picked...nice setups both you are looking at.

[rst72]

some good recent info here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=136900

I went back and forth between the sprint and elite...i ultimately went with the sprint. The sprint does not come with a support strap and contrary to what Feedback says (see above thread), I would definitely use one for peace of mind. I was concerned that a strap would get in the way of the cranks, but the sprint cradle has 2 slots. I thread a toe strap only through the NDS slot of the cradle and i get zero interference. Get the sprint.

[glepore]

I have the prior version of the Elite and have used the feedback. Fit and finish on the feedback is superior, but is it worth 100 bucks extra? I don't think so, especially when the elite is on sale at Nashbar or performance. Th feedback stuff is very nice to look at though.

[tabmaster]

I nearly bought the elite. Then I saw the build quality. Compared to the feedback, the elite is a cheap-o piece of junk. I know there is a sizeable price difference, but the feedback will probably never need replacing. The other point to note, and this is important, is stability. The feedback has a larger 'footprint' than the elite. That is to say that the elite felt like it might not have been very stable with a bike on it. I never got that impression from the feedback. Rock solid, which is what you need with £8000 worth of bike on it!

[rst72]

ah, i read as Feedback sprint vs Feedback Elite Pro

yeah, there's no comparison here. you'll never want for more with the feedback.

[Conza]

Other popular model overhere (Europe) is the Tacx Spider Team T3350

(This is an upgrade of the Tacx Spider Team T3050) (Also worth to have a look to)


Look on youtube for some vids

I have the T3050 - got a new disc brake bike... what's the go... don't seem to have any adapters or anything to use it on the stand?

[MoPho]

I have both. I tend to use the Sprint for more involved work, while I use the Elite for quicker things when I dont feel like taking the front wheel off (lube, pedal swaps, etc...). The Elite also has the advantage if you have a lot of disc brake bikes (front wheel stays on).

If I could only keep one, it would probably be the Sprint however, as it is much nicer IMO for the bigger jobs. With that being said, just buy em both!

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[eric01]

have the feedback sprint. Never used the elite but I'm very pleased with the feedback. Well constructed, easy to setup and light (important as I don't have a space where I can leave it setup all the time). Yes a little more expensive but it feels worth it when you use it.

[TonyM]

I have a Feedback Elite and a Park tool similar to the Feedback Sprint. The Sprint is much better when you do a full work like for me lately the upgrade to EPS on my C60. When I have however to work on my disc brake bikes just for cleaning and lubricating the chain etc...the Elite is faster as you don’t remove any wheels etc...