How durable is the Clamp? it appears to be made from plastic.
1139272
I have used the Bikehand for several months and have not had any issues with the clamp. The clamp has worked for several different style bikes and is easy to apply.
1139273
The clamp is made of a resin but appears quite substantial and of good quality. It is easy on the bike finish and I have had no problems at all with it. I store my bike on it so it has seen daily use.
1139274
Its looks to be resin, much more durable; holding my Specialized Stump Jumper aloft for hours with no slipping nor sag. A great stand! I'm very satisfied with the product and service.
1139275
I purchased this for my dad as a gift...he has zero complaints!!! He said it was one of the best gifts he ever received. He uses it all the time & he hasn't said anything negative about it...therefore I'm guessing the clamps are good!
1139276
yes. but it is thick and very durable under normal usage. of course, it would melt. as plastic, it does not damage what it is gripping
1139277
Yes, it is. But i have a workshop and its working every day for more than 3 monts.
1139278
The clamp that actually holds the bike in place is fine - no problems there. It's the small lower clamp - the one that supports and allows the two legs to extend and retract from the main support shaft - which is the real weak point. If you leave the stand up all the time, you're probably OK. But if you fold the stand up when not in use, or when transporting to a bike race/event, be extremely careful! That's how mine broke. I could also see the lower clamp breaking if you're working on a heavier bike, or while putting any downward pressure on your bike while working on it.
1139279
It's durable I have dropped the stand on the clamp side and no damage happened
528810
No, it's some kind of metal; probably what they call "pot metal". I don't think plastic could handle the high tension of the springs that hold it in place.
520000
Rigid plastic, probably PVC. Seems strong & durable after several month's use.
786822
Unlikely - you would be pushing the limits of the plastic clamps. This unit also burns through batteries in no time. I would keep shopping.
668879
Its plastic...it wont break unless you slam it against concrete. Its pretty durable
812182
it is made of metal and appears to be quite durable.....so far (year and a half), no problems.....
879917
The handle to the crank is hard black plastic, not of metal as shown in one of the pictures, if they changed is not what they are selling us. The twist-end for the clamp is metal. I dropped the handle many times and remains intact, it is of very good quality.
2213793
It is plastic and is durable, I have taken it on and off couple of times for other projects.
273606
No. clamp is hard plastic lined by rubber. You probably won't want a metal clamp anyway because that may cause damage to your frame.
490956
It is a plastic a very durable plastic.. I don't use this often...but when I do works well! I keep this and my garlic press together. I like this! It does hold garlic in place.
850025
Yes. I have three of these and the clamps have been very durable and sturdy.
1976196
The clamp is made of delrin plastic, the octopus flexible snake portion is steel. It holds whatever position you twist it into very well.
1655060
I'm not sure, to tell you the truth and I don't have the product with me to answer definitively. I'd take the majority's word for it that it's plastic. I will say that I have two of these and while they don't get extremely heavy use, they haven't broken yet. They do leak while using (could be I need more plumbers' tape on the threads tho').
1045829
I think it is plastic. For that price it may be plastic. They seem to work well but be careful to handle them.
1635108
The handle itself is plastic but it is attached to a metal brace that is also the clamp with a non-slip pad. After fives years it's never worked itself loose when the surface is cleaned and properly dry
1582724
I bought this pipe clamp about a year ago, after I bought this PYLE, then I purchase the SEARS clamp. But the SEARS pipe clamp , the metal spring was too strong to break the plastic shell. Two of my SEARS pipe clamp were broken right now. This PYLE clamp is still good, the inside the metal spring is soft. The PYLE clamp works all kinds of meters, field piece,and fluke, SEARS,etc.
1092705
Seems to be just plastic. It's feels sufficient, but I don't think it could take a beating. There's some metal around the important parts. The two holders on the side are probably the weakest part.