Does Anybody Make Jackstands for eBikes?

[Tuckerfan]

I'm not talking about something like a bike repair stand, I just need something that can lift one of the wheels off the ground when I have to reinflate it because of a slow leak. I have discovered that if I don't want the tire to pop its bead when I'm reinflating it while it's on the bike, I have to hold the wheel in the air. This makes it a little difficult for me to see the PSI reading on the portable air compressor I use.

Yes, yes, I know, I know, I need to find the source of the leak/replace the tube, but with the way that my bike is configured, it's about an hour long process to get the wheel off, tire off, tube replaced/patched, and reinstalled. Not something I want to do at midnight after having put in a full day of work, and it seems to take a day or two of reinflating my self-sealing tubes for them to consistently hold air. Be awfully nice if there was something I could just chuck up against the axle that would lift the wheel off the ground while it reinflated, and was light enough that I wouldn't notice the weight from carrying it all the time.

 

[biknut]

 

[Annieolnie]

I've been considering a couple of things that are out there. The first one used to be cheap, but these days not so much. The second one I'm not sure I understand, but it is so compact that it is tempting. I think it levers up opposite your kick stand to create a small lift.

 

[JerryB]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRFX3JD...7-41a8-a951-90b0f54a2e72&aref=tE2Gvrf10c&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/CXWXC-Repair...6&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

 

[HumanPerson]

I actually bought that from my neighbor for $80 @JerryB

 

[JerryB]

I actually bought that from my neighbor for $80 @JerryB

I added a second one to my post.

 

[HumanPerson]

I added a second one to my post.

Mine is like the red one. My neighbor bought it for his wife but she wants him to fab something up so she can use the harley lift
like she does for her harley. Go figure!

 

[Tuckerfan]

I've been considering a couple of things that are out there. The first one used to be cheap, but these days not so much. The second one I'm not sure I understand, but it is so compact that it is tempting. I think it levers up opposite your kick stand to create a small lift.
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The second one is what I'm talking about, though from the pics it looks like I'd need two to ensure the tire's completely off the ground.

 

[Tuckerfan]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRFX3JD...7-41a8-a951-90b0f54a2e72&aref=tE2Gvrf10c&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/CXWXC-Repair-88lbs-Maintenance-Workstand/dp/B0C6469R67/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OGAHedaBQRgFP80QMqYI5SASuRwcA26FaihJyz-lXi7MDmXtOL3TL_3058NsegJeh4nmA2j3xD20DzIWRwkk-DXNIS8nZJwemNegU6sfJyMtf_FCoc5ZoQhWAts7o6H-xrN_Jmla00tFgTu0DrrfqSory9ZXbGmrL7fCMeix1sb1UmV4IB61niWhBx2vzfVZQbINlSo-pFtqUKwx5xUJL_ykAdyKE0elBNxbmeJQYdVTtP_jOC-eVTPu98RLgG7pfM6z1T5cDznC5iRv3zwHw5mwdQIe1k31HeNCV3WAAbs.m0u65UxJEV5onhVaZjMf2hVgk_flLENKFS3G34XF90I&dib_tag=se&hvadid=698216413396&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=1027756&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13174704289120750307--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13174704289120750307&hvtargid=kwd-2302687711371&hydadcr=2398_13557934&keywords=ebike+wheel+stand&mcid=2119ce56b8863a9a851b3fdad9881d23&qid=1758305406&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

Yeah, both of those are the kinds of thing that I said I had in the OP, and not really portable for when I come out of work and discover I have a flat tire.

 

[Joecrow]

On the assumption that that is not a liguid fuel tank on the crossbar of the bike shown in the OP why not simply turn it upside down and stand it on the handlebars and seat to work on the wheels, tyres or puncture repair?

 

[Tuckerfan]

On the assumption that that is not a liguid fuel tank on the crossbar of the bike shown in the OP why not simply turn it upside down and stand it on the handlebars and seat to work on the wheels, tyres or puncture repair?

Because I have to move the mirrors and display so that they don't get damaged by flipping the bike over. Not to mention removing all the stuff from the basket on the bike. And the housing of the controller in question is plastic, so I'm not really wanting to risk it cracking under the weight of 70+ pounds (that's ~35 kg for those of you in the civilized parts of the world) being held up.

Please, understand, that I'm not trying to fix the situation where I have an afternoon free to deal with the issue. I'm trying to get home after putting in 8 hours in a physically demanding job, only to discover that my tire is flat and I can't really get someone with a pickup or SUV to haul the bike home for me.

 

[tensela]

You’re not being lazy — you’re being smart. Midnight tire top-offs shouldn’t require a pit crew or an engineering degree. I’ve been there: squatting in the garage, flashlight in teeth, trying to read a PSI gauge while balancing a 60-pound e-bike on one knee. Not fun at 11 PM after a long day.


Do “jackstands for e-bikes” exist? Not really — but here’s what works better than you’d think:


The $12 Hero: Motorcycle Lift Pucks (or Hockey Pucks + Ratchet Strap)
Grab a pair of motorcycle lift pucks (Amazon, Harbor Freight) — they’re rubber, light, and have a groove that fits perfectly over your axle. Slide it under the rear dropout, give the bike a gentle lift, and bam — rear wheel’s off the ground. Front wheel? Same trick, just position it under the fork leg near the axle. I keep a pair velcro-strapped to my workbench. Weighs nothing, costs peanuts.


Even Cheaper Hack: Hockey Puck + Wood Block
Drill a shallow groove in a hockey puck, place it under the axle, and use a small block of wood as a lever point to nudge the bike up. Sounds janky — works like magic. I’ve used this method more times than I’d like to admit.


“Poor Man’s Lift”: Stack of Books or Wooden Blocks
Seriously. Stack two thick hardcovers or 2x4 scraps under the chainstay or seatstay (not the motor or battery!). Lift opposite side, slide in, lower gently. Holds firm enough to take the weight off the wheel so you can pump without popping the bead. I’ve used old phone books. No shame.


Why this beats a repair stand:

• Takes 5 seconds to deploy
• Weighs ounces, not pounds
• Fits in a saddlebag or hangs on the wall
• Zero setup — just chuck and lift

I haven’t found a dedicated “e-bike jackstand” because, frankly, these hacks work so well nobody’s bothered to productize it (yet).


Hang a lift puck next to your pump. You’ll thank yourself at midnight.


Ride easy — and may your tires hold air longer than your coffee stays hot. ️

 

[Annieolnie]

The second one is what I'm talking about, though from the pics it looks like I'd need two to ensure the tire's completely off the ground.

I don't know. If you cut a hole with a forstener bit in a block of wood and set your kickstand in that and then pivoted the wheel with the lift from the other side, it might all lift up evenly. That is what I was thinking of doing, anyway.