Date(s): June 10, 2005. Album by Aero92. Photos by Aero92. 1 - 11 of 11 Total. 4407 Visits.
1 The Pro Elite solidly grips my Bacchetta Aero with the clamp jaws inverted. This leaves the criss-crossing chainline free from clamp interference while I trim the drivetrain. What a treat to use this fine stand!
2 Close-up view of inverted clamp jaws which effortlessly hold my 27# bike. Note how the chainline has plenty of clearance.
3 Clamp jaws in normal position. Note how the chain rubs against both the knob and its shaft. This is fine for all work except adjusting the drivetrain.
4 Long shot of the full drivetrain.
5 Insertion into the inverted clamp is accomplished by cradling the bike under my left arm and pinching the jaws together with the right hand then tightening the knob while continuing to cradle the bike with my left hand until the jaws have enough pressure to hold the bike.
6 Close-up of the jaw pinching maneuver.
7 To release the jaws just punch the red triangular knob on the (bottom) of the arm while cradling the bike under the other arm. The jaws then spring open and the bike drops free of the clamp.
8 Alternatively the bike can be mounted inverted with the clamp jaws facing upward. The clamp arm clutch knob is loosened slightly and the bike is flipped around to the upright position.
9 The Pro Elite has no problem holding the bike verical or in any other position including off balance. The concial clamp arm clutch required a small amount of grease in order to give fluid adjustment action. Now it's buttery smooth and holds the bike wherever I want it!
10 Pro Elite next to my old Pro repair stand, equipped with my home made 'V' block. Now that I've learned how to use to Pro Elite with the jaws inverted I can have my cake and eat it too! Note the Velcro strap hanging from my V-block.
11 Conclusion: The Pro Elite was well worth the price. Here it is next to my 2003 BRS-80 equipped with my own V-block. Both stands weigh 14# as shown. The Pro Elite is a superbly engineered tool and the customer service is rock solid too! V-block details
