All bike repairs, from fixing a simple flat to complex derailleur adjustments, are exponentially easier with a proper bike stand. Good stands can cost $150 – $200 (like this one), but why spend all that money when you can build your own stand with simple materials easily found in your basement or garage?
Watch the video for info, and check out the writeup in Make magazine’s digital edition. Article starts on the right side of the page and continues to the next by clicking the arrow button on the top of the screen.