+1 for either one. I have the second version with the more basic foot pump. Biggest advantage over the wooden platform for me is the adjustable working height. I can tweak the bike height to be able to work at a comfortable level. Good for the back and also allows me to relax while working from a roller workshop stool for most jobs. I have several different types of bikes so the perfect height varies. One thing that I changed on my unit is the front pad material that clamps the front wheel. Was a hard plastic, which I changed to a high density rubber instead.