Handlebars want to flop around when you're trying to work on them. Whether you're wrapping tape, adjusting brake levers, or routing cables through internal channels, having the bar swing freely while you're trying to maintain tension or alignment turns a simple job into a frustrating one. The Park Tool HBH-2 Handlebar Holder clamps onto your workstand and locks the handlebar in position, giving you a stable platform for tasks that require both hands or precise positioning.

The holder uses a padded clamp that grips the bar without marring the finish, which matters when you're working on carbon bars or freshly painted steel. An articulating arm lets you position the bar at different angles relative to the frame, so you can set up the exact orientation you need for the task at hand. The clamp itself adjusts to accommodate bars from standard road diameter up to oversized mountain bike bars, and the quick-release mechanism lets you reposition or remove it without tools when you need to spin the bike or access a different area.

Installation works with any Park Tool repair stand that accepts clamp-on accessories. The mounting collar fits the standard accessory diameter, so if you're already running a tool tray or parts holder on your stand, you know the drill. The HBH-2 stays out of the way when you don't need it and takes about two seconds to deploy when you do. For shops running multiple stands, these are worth having on each one rather than moving a single holder around.... Read More