Reddit reviews Halter Home Mechanic Repair Bike Stand - with Work Tray and Handlebar Holder
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This stand is made up of steel with powder coating and rust proofing.Legs spread out up to 74" [6 FT.] and Height can be adjusted up to 74" [6 FT.]Max weight 66 LBS [30 kgs] - Clamping pressure is fully adjustableAdjustable Top tube for smooth 360-degree clamp rotation - Handlebar Holder can extend upto 33" [2.75 FT.]Tripod leg system with screw holes in legs for stable and superior stability
If you're going to clean it yourself, you'll save on the "getting greasy" bit by cleaning more often. When I'm riding, I'll usually wash my bike every week, if not more often (depending on the weather.) That means that the gunk won't build up as much on the chain, so it's easier to get "clean" without resorting to things like a bottle of kerosene/diesel and taking the chain off the bike.
A "work-stand" also makes it much easier. The bike doesn't roll around or wobble, and with the wheels off the ground, you can spin the chain (using this chain keeper, although there are different ones out there) to clean it faster. I just use an old soft bristle nylon brush, paintbrush, and rags to clean the chain, although the tools do seem to do a great job when you get to know how to use them.
In my case, I use my workstand as a storage rack for the bike as well, and the chain-keeper is useful anytime I have to take my bike anywhere as well. So I didn't feel bad about spending $40ish on the stand and $10 more for the chain keeper.
I love a quiet chain so, this and this.
I use the same one but I bought it on amazon. $50 + prime
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PQHO8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I did not purchase the repair stand but that would make working on your bike a hell of a lot easier. I'm pretty satisfied with the purchase I made although the multi tool is a bit of a pain to use. Always good to have one handy though. Upgrading from a pair of $15 headlight/taillight combo, the difference is incredible. Unless you do off road riding, the metro and hotshot get the job done pretty damn well.
http://www.amazon.com/Halter%C2%AE-Home-Mechanic-Repair-Stand/dp/B005PQHO8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395104687&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+work+stand works great. Nothing super fancy but it gets the job done.
I actually have a stand very similar to the one you recommended. The difference is my stand does not have the teeth that lock and stop the clamp arm from rotating, but is able to extend and contract the clamp arm. With my stand this can be an issue because I find that I need to tighten the bolt a lot to get enough friction to stop the clamp arm from rotating. Another thing is the base of my stand has supports on all sides which can be extended or contracted to increase or decrease the base area. The one you mentioned does not appear to have those adjustments. Both have clamps that work well and look a bit more solid compared to OP's.
Anyways, I'd recommend my stand because it a lot more versatile, and it can collapse to about the size of a rolled pillow (pretty handy if you are living in an apartment) , not just be taken apart like the one /u/Panda_of_power is looking at.