Monday, November 10, 2008

Tacx vs Park Tools PCS 10

The final piece to the workshop. Tacx's Spider Team bottom bracket vs Park Tools PCS10.
The Tacx is quick and easy to setup, pretty much good to go after opening the carton. Even comes with a handy tool tray. Its easier to stow away and is much lighter then the PCS 10.
Unfortunately with Park Tools, some assembly is required. Its much more suited to a fixed position. Not a stand I'd fold up, stow away and pull out when I need it. While its stable and also much more bulky; I wouldnt say its more stable that the Tacx.
The only main difference, the Tacx allows you to spin the bike 360 degrees while servicing (not the Park Tools).
But the Park Tools allows you to set the bike at any incline (if you foresee a lot of that happening, not that I could imagine a lot of scenarios).

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lots of nice stuff i wanted @ chain reaction flood sale..but its things that is good to have but not needed. Like goodridge hose for Shimano. So if u order...get one for me. front n rear.

Nice stand. Good u too the BB clamp ones. The incline adjustment is goood. you will use it. looks like u more set up then me...but then again i get access to a "proshop" ROLF.

Catty Pants said...

And what is that thing for again??? *grin*

AJun said...

Will have a look for you Mike. Its a matter of pooling orders together. But will be abit harder this time.
When you get 'old' like me, its a pain in the back to service the bike squatting or bending over constantly.
I did have some cooking pictures for you Cat, but client privacy, am lazy to blur out their faces.

Anonymous said...

G man,

Thanks. When you coming back? if soon maybe i order more stuff. Like a Crisking headset.

Cat,

When your have ur bike for almost 2 yrs..pass it to G and have him work on it then u know wats its for. LOLx.

AJun said...

Surf the site, gimme a list of what you need. I'll see if I can make up the rest.

AJun said...

PS: coming back Jan 26 (CNY)