Test: Topeak Prepstand eUP Pro - an investment in a healthy back

If you work on your bikes yourself and often, there's no getting around an assembly stand. And anyone who owns a heavy bike or an e-MTB will be delighted with the Topeak Prepstand eUP Pro. This supports lifting with a gas pressure spring and is also designed as a mobile stand.

Er hebt E-MTBs ohne Probleme und ohne grossen Krafteinsatz.

3) Die kurzen, hinteren Stützen können entfernt werden, ebenso der Parkklotz der Rolle, dann lässt sich der Ständer rollend umplatzieren.

Durch Betätigung des Fusspedals lässt sich der Klemmarm heben und senken.

Der Klemmarm ist um 360 Grad drehbar. Der Verschlusshebel lässt sich in die Nut einklappen, so bleibt man nicht daran hängen.

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The most important facts in brief

Topeak's Prepstand eUP Pro closes the gap between regular mobile assembly stands and permanently mounted, power-operated professional stands in workshops. It can be folded up and easily transported with the optional bag. Although "simple" transportation is not exactly easy with a weight of 14 kilos. A gas pressure spring is installed inside the stand, which supports the lifting of the bikes with 17 kilos of pressure and brakes the lowering. The cartridge should last for 30,000 lifts and can then be replaced by a service partner - cost: 89 francs without labor. The lifting aid is operated via a foot pedal. Bikes weighing up to a maximum of 35 kilos can be lifted, which is enough for a heavy e-bike including full bags.

First impression

Thanks to detailed instructions, the assembly of the kickstand takes around ten minutes. The high weight and the rear supports ensure a secure stand, even when lifting heavy e-bikes. The workmanship is absolutely top quality and designed for durability. The foot pedal has a long release cable and can be positioned as required. A transport wheel helps to reposition the stand quickly and easily. However, this only works if the rear supports are not fitted.

In use

The Topeak stand comes with a classic combination clamp. First you tilt the lever to reduce the clamping width, then you tighten it until you have a firm hold. This works perfectly, but a quick release would be desirable for such a high-priced stand. The clamping jaws are made of plastic that is too smooth. If you have to carry out work that requires a lot of force, the bike unfortunately turns with it. If you mount an E-MTB or other heavy bike, you can do it without force. Simply lift the rear wheel to clamp the support in the lowered clamping arm, then activate the lever function with your foot and push the bike to the desired working height using your own strength. The Prepstand eUP Pro lifts light bikes with its own power. However, a little "pressure" is required to lower them again. The clamping arm itself can be rotated 360 degrees, which is ideal if only one frame is clamped and work needs to be carried out on the underside.

Conclusion

The Topeak Prepstand eUP Pro has no real shortcomings. However, it would be nice if the plastic of the clamping jaws were a little less smooth or rubberized, for example. Then seat posts would slip less. Its price of almost 1000 francs is hefty, but the investment is worth it, especially for those with back problems. The support provided by the gas pressure spring not only saves energy, it also protects the spinal discs.