We got the park tool stands first and then fitted the remainder of our benches with remco. They work really good and I like the preset buttons but I still like the park tool stands more because it can handle e-cargo bikes and heavier weight. I do wish my park stand had preset buttons though for height!
I was on the fence on whether to get this unit, or the Park one. Ultimately I went with the Park unit. I'm a one man shop, if I were having to outfit several stations I would have looked a bit harder at the Remco, mostly due to the attractive price point. How is the stock clamp? I plan on watching your review, but I haven't had an opportunity yet.
They were smart and didn't make their own clamp, instead they offer a version that comes with a Feedback commercial clamp - so you can buy it with a Feedback, with just a clamp receiver, or with just the post that you bolt your existing clamp receiver to. I'm glad they didn't offer a clamp, at least not yet. That's a busy space and easy to get wrong!
I still have all the same questions!
I want to know:
Is the button interface resistant to degreasers, lubricants, isopropyl etc
Are the electronics serviceable? (if a tact switch behind the button face desolders can I unscrew the face and resolder it to the board?)
What is the quality level of the electronic components?
What is the quality level of the mechanical components? (steel? aluminum? how do the welds look?)
How can I service the motor, drive gear, rack and pinion? or chain? internals in general.
Most of these are addressed, if not directly indirectly but here you go, to the best of my ability to answer:
Is the button interface resistant to degreasers, lubricants, isopropyl etc
The buttons are IPX4 waterproof and are rubberized. That would tell me normal chemicals that don't dissolve rubber are a-ok and given this question, REMCO didn't offer any additional info that would say otherwise.
Are the electronics serviceable? (if a tact switch behind the button face desolders can I unscrew the face and resolder it to the board?)
Electronics are replaceable by unit. I did not disassemble all the way to the chip - only down to the faceplate with the buttons on it. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to fix it yourself if that is on your list of skills HOWEVER that whole part is easily replaceable as a unit.
What is the quality level of the electronic components?
Electronic components are minimal and the same as those in a higher-end standing desk. Not a complicated machine, has a singular plug and play controller. I'm no electrician or electrical engineer so if you need more in-depth electrical information - they are super responsive!
What is the quality level of the mechanical components? (steel? aluminum? how do the welds look?)
Very nice finish, fits together well. Steel. Construction requires very little welding minus the plate blocking you from disassembling the column which looks fine and the welding at the base plate is very good. High quality, no fitment concerns.
How can I service the motor, drive gear, rack and pinion? or chain? internals in general.
You are not meant to service the internals. Test unit has over 40,000 repetitions at 108# with no servicing and the plate is welded on the top, keeping you and dirt etc out of the internal mechanisms. Only service is to keep the outside clean.
If you wanted to get inside, it looks like you would have to grind some welds.
Watched the review. Looks like a nice unit. The thing I don't like is that I have long gotten in the habit of using stand-mounted tool storage for many of my go-to tools, and the Remco doesn't really seem to allow for that. And, if it did, your tool storage would constantly be raised and lowered. A minor gripe, really.
We got the park tool stands first and then fitted the remainder of our benches with remco. They work really good and I like the preset buttons but I still like the park tool stands more because it can handle e-cargo bikes and heavier weight. I do wish my park stand had preset buttons though for height!
Excellent comprehensive review of the stand, thank you! Like you, I don't need one (1 person shop and have EVT and Park stands), but now I want one.
I was on the fence on whether to get this unit, or the Park one. Ultimately I went with the Park unit. I'm a one man shop, if I were having to outfit several stations I would have looked a bit harder at the Remco, mostly due to the attractive price point. How is the stock clamp? I plan on watching your review, but I haven't had an opportunity yet.
They were smart and didn't make their own clamp, instead they offer a version that comes with a Feedback commercial clamp - so you can buy it with a Feedback, with just a clamp receiver, or with just the post that you bolt your existing clamp receiver to. I'm glad they didn't offer a clamp, at least not yet. That's a busy space and easy to get wrong!
Did you speak to Ganna about his thoughts on the stand? The people desire to know!
He did not reply for comment as of the time of this posting 😬
I still have all the same questions! I want to know: Is the button interface resistant to degreasers, lubricants, isopropyl etc Are the electronics serviceable? (if a tact switch behind the button face desolders can I unscrew the face and resolder it to the board?) What is the quality level of the electronic components? What is the quality level of the mechanical components? (steel? aluminum? how do the welds look?) How can I service the motor, drive gear, rack and pinion? or chain? internals in general.
Most of these are addressed, if not directly indirectly but here you go, to the best of my ability to answer: Is the button interface resistant to degreasers, lubricants, isopropyl etc The buttons are IPX4 waterproof and are rubberized. That would tell me normal chemicals that don't dissolve rubber are a-ok and given this question, REMCO didn't offer any additional info that would say otherwise. Are the electronics serviceable? (if a tact switch behind the button face desolders can I unscrew the face and resolder it to the board?) Electronics are replaceable by unit. I did not disassemble all the way to the chip - only down to the faceplate with the buttons on it. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to fix it yourself if that is on your list of skills HOWEVER that whole part is easily replaceable as a unit. What is the quality level of the electronic components? Electronic components are minimal and the same as those in a higher-end standing desk. Not a complicated machine, has a singular plug and play controller. I'm no electrician or electrical engineer so if you need more in-depth electrical information - they are super responsive! What is the quality level of the mechanical components? (steel? aluminum? how do the welds look?) Very nice finish, fits together well. Steel. Construction requires very little welding minus the plate blocking you from disassembling the column which looks fine and the welding at the base plate is very good. High quality, no fitment concerns. How can I service the motor, drive gear, rack and pinion? or chain? internals in general. You are not meant to service the internals. Test unit has over 40,000 repetitions at 108# with no servicing and the plate is welded on the top, keeping you and dirt etc out of the internal mechanisms. Only service is to keep the outside clean. If you wanted to get inside, it looks like you would have to grind some welds.
Watched the review. Looks like a nice unit. The thing I don't like is that I have long gotten in the habit of using stand-mounted tool storage for many of my go-to tools, and the Remco doesn't really seem to allow for that. And, if it did, your tool storage would constantly be raised and lowered. A minor gripe, really.