The bike assembly stand from Lidl: This is how strong the 30-euro workshop helper from the discounter is

Our first conclusion

After ordering from the online shop, it took around a week for the assembly stand to arrive. Assembly takes around ten minutes and is straightforward. The seven-kilo workshop helper looks solid when you try it out for the first time, even if the four legs compete for space with your own feet when screwing. The tool tray is practical, but the clamp is less convincing: it seems a little wobbly and does not grip round tube cross-sections such as classic seat posts reliably.

Crivit bicycle kickstand - 29,99 Euro

The Bicycle kickstand from Crivit for 29.99 euros is a functional and stable aid for bike maintenance and repairs - even for e-bikes thanks to its 30 kg load capacity. The infinitely height-adjustable centre column enables ergonomic working between 107 and 178 cm. The paint-friendly quick-release clamp holds frames from 25 to 55 mm and can be rotated through 360°. A telescopic arm stabilises the handlebar, a tool tray with magnetic compartment keeps small parts within easy reach. Four legs ensure a secure hold, the stand is easy to set up using the quick release and can be folded up to save space.

Technical data - Crivit bicycle kickstand

• Infinitely height-adjustable: 107-178 cm
• Also suitable for e-bikes
• Quick-release retaining claw, paint-friendly, 360° rotatable
• For frame diameters 25-55 mm
• Telescopic arm for fixing the handlebars
• Tool tray with magnetic compartment
• Four legs, optionally screwable to the floor
• Quick-release assembly, foldable
• Max. Load capacity: 30 kg
• Material: steel, aluminium (telescopic tube), nylon/plastic
• Dimensions assembled: H 188 × W 104 cm
• Weight: approx. 7 kg
• Incl. instructions and Allen key
• Note: Not suitable for all frame shapes
• Price: 29,99 Euro >> available here

The opinion of the editorial team

For just 30 euros, the Crivit mounting stand offers a surprising number of useful details. The assembly with the enclosed 5 mm hexagon socket is quick and easy for experienced screwdrivers. The four feet are supposed to provide stability, but have two weaknesses: On uneven ground, the stand is more likely to tip than a tripod, and the fourth leg often comes into conflict with its own feet when screwing. On the positive side, the tool holder with magnetic tray, which keeps things organised, and the small telescopic arm, with which the handlebars can be reliably fixed, should be highlighted.

We are sceptical about the stated load capacity of 30 kilograms. The stand stood securely with our 12-kilo test bike, but we believe that a further 18 kilograms would push the clamping mechanism and telescopic adjustment to their limits. Caution is also advised with bulky or sensitive carbon tubes: The clamping jaws are more suitable for round, smaller cross-sections and should definitely be additionally padded on high-quality frames to avoid crushing damage.

For occasional wrenchers with not too expensive wheel material, the Lidl assembly stand nevertheless a useful and very affordable third hand. For heavy e-bikes or delicate high-end frames, however, we would opt for more stable, higher-quality assembly stands.

Further tests of bicycle products from the discounters Lidl, Aldi and Tchibo can be found here.