I have used this rack for a month now and I think it is very well built and sturdy. It holds the bike well in place and have had no issues with the bike coming loose while driving. The look and the colors are pleasing as well. I haven't used the repair stand option yet. I would give it a 5 star in terms of quality. It is quite heavy so taking it on and off from storage can be a chore. Also I have a steep driveway and the end of the hitch (near the hinge) sticks out quite a bit and have to be careful not to bottom out. Some other brands stick out not as far or have a slanted bottom, which may obviate the bottoming out. I also wish the integrated cable locks were a bit longer, as it is hard to get it around the frame.
I ride mostly gravel events and have tried various storage solutions for all-day nutrition. My issue with bags I've tried were related to how secure it was on the frame (i.e. wobbly vs stationary), capacity, how easy it was to open/close whilst riding, and how hard it was on my frame (I don't have top tube rivets so straps are my only option). This bag ticked all the boxes: easy to attach and sits securely even during the washboard gravel sections, easy to access, and the frame paint is not affected. And, it's very lightweight!
I needed to cut down a few sets of carbon handlebars and thought it would be easier to do it at home with the right tools. I bought a Park tool Saw guide and this tungsten saw blade and went to work. The first bars were a try it and see, and to my surprise I had no issues. The other bars went fine after that. Just make sure you use tape to mask where you want to cut. I used red electrical tape because it;s easier to see when the bars are in the saw guide.
I needed to cut down a few sets of carbon handlebars and thought it would be easier to do it at home with the right tools. I bought this Saw guide and carbon saw blade and went to work. The first bars were a try it and see, and to my surprise I had no issues. The other bars went fine after that. Just make sure you use tape to mask where you want to cut. I used red electrical tape because it;s easier to see when the bars are in the saw guide.
