Purchased for home use to replace a decades-old Ultimate Slidelock repair stand (predecessor to Feedback Sport repair stands). Used for road, gravel, and MTB (up to 30 pounds). Compared to my old Slidelock the Pro Mechanic is surprisingly more flexible. There's noticeable flex in the vertical post and at the clamp head, as well as slop in the tripod base. The clamp works well; the soft jaws are good; arrived fully assembled which is nice. The red quick-release button requires a pretty good whack to get it to release. Note that the Pro Mechanic has 2 pounds more material than my old Slidelock which makes the flex even more surprising. Got it on sale which helps a lot.
I've used this Silca kit a few time and carry it when ever I go for a ride on any of my CF bikes. It's handy to know that you're not under or over cranking anything a bolt or anything else on these newer bikes. It has what you need and it light enough to carry while it's in a very good long term feeling case. My last long adventure (154 mi. race at Gravel Worlds, NE) I had it but didn't need it...peace of mind. As usual, I got it for a better price than the Silca website too.
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.
