welcome to the forum Lynn. You mention Quote:
other than the bike lift option. I am not comfortable with this choice because of the stability concerns
I know you have probably made your mind up but I just wanted to say, I have had a bike lift since day one and I've probably used it 50+ times and not once did I feel the bike was unstable.
They are relatively cheap to buy, quick to position and raise and the underneath of our bikes have the perfect platform to use these stands.
I've even moved the bike when it's on the stand quite easily so unless I deliberately pushed my bike off it, there is no problem. That's my experience anyway.
Personally they are my choice as I like to work on my bike and it allows me to use a stool beside the bike when the stand is on the highest setting so there is less strain on my back.
I also have a scott oiler which does come into the equation cos I don't need to continually oil my chain.
So with these bike lifts, unless you put the lift as far forward or towards the back as possible and not centred, you can't go wrong.
Even if you did, the bike will tell you it's in the wrong spot cos either the front or back wheel won't lift at the same time as each other.
So I really don't know why you think they are unstable cos in my experience they aren't the least bit.
Just my two cents worth.
staffo 
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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