After years of preparation and planning, Efficient Velo Tools has released its first heavy-duty, portable bicycle repair stand, the super-stout FIELD UNIT. This unique workstand, co-developed with our trusted collaborator, Minoura of Japan, features a licensed, approved copy of EVT’s legendary “Right Arm Clamp”. The Field Unit’s clamp, like the shop model, lets you rotate the bicycle more freely, only requires 2" (50 mm) of exposed seatpost and has a smooth counter-weighted handle which allows the mechanic to gently clamp any size seatpost with precise pressure control. The Field Unit accepts all 1.972” diameter clamps. Rated to hold up to 79 lbs (36 kg)! EVT aimed for best-in-class in the development of the Field Unit, which is made with 65 mm and 45 mm oversized aluminum tubes in an adjustable-height tripod design for unsurpassed stability. The quick release levers throughout the stand are closed-cam style and made of steel for long term reliability. The Field Unit features soft rubber feet with thru-holes to facilitate staking down if desired.  

• The Right Arm Clamp is built from steel for unmatched rigidity

• With a foundation built on a 65 mm main tube, 45 mm legs and all aluminum junctions, this stand is robust!

• Rated to hold up to 79 lbs (36 kg)!

• The Field Unit weighs only 21 lbs

• The seatpost-gripping jaws only require 2" (50 mm) of exposed post

• The leather clamp pads provide long-term durability while remaining gentle on your bike

• Its wide, stable base is made of oversized aluminum tubing and large rubber feet

• There is no load-bearing plastic on this repair stand!

• The through-holes in the Field Unit's feet provide even more stability when staking into dirt or grass

• The smoothest on any bike stand, the spinning handle is beautifully made for ergonomic tightening

Protective Sleeves

After being made aware of incidents of the FU’s Telescoping Tube inadvertently slamming down hard enough to crack the lower End Plug which keeps it from bottoming out, EVT came up with a simple solution. Each Field Unit now comes with a Protective Sleeve covering part of the Telescoping Tube which will prevent this from happening and will also result in safer shipping. The gray, pvc-pipe Protective Sleeve, 5” high, is to be kept on the Field Unit for the duration of its life. If you purchased a Field Unit from EVT prior to August, 2024, please contact EVT to get a free protective sleeve. Watch our YouTube tutorial, ‘Add a Protective Sleeve to your Field Unit’.

Pricing Structure

Retail: EVT’s Retail price on the Field Unit is $599. Please order from our website.

Dealer: EVT’s Dealer price on the Field Unit is available by contacting us at info@efficientvelo.com or by phone at 971-258-0925. If you are a brick 'n mortar bike shop, you qualify for Dealer pricing.

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See the FIELD UNIT in action on EVT's YouTube

Brett Flemming is the founder/owner of Efficient Velo Tools LLC. After becoming enamored by the manufacturing methods and business culture of Japan, he insisted on Japanese production of the Field Unit. Longtime trainer and workstand fabricator, Minoura Co. Ltd was a natural choice for a manufacturing partner.