I know there will be some to say just take it out on the trail. But thinking I want to try to put it on a stand.
I have probably close to a 40 year old Rock Hopper mountain bike I bought new. Has not been ridden for years. Still in great shape to. Any recommendations on a stand to ride it as a stationary bike?

Thanks guys.

I had one of these years ago. Bought it on craigslist, used.
https://www.cycle-ops.com/mag.html

Main complaint was that the road bike 'slicks' would slip on the roller

These you remove the rear wheel & use the gearset on the trainer, big price difference
https://www.wahoofitness.com/d...e-trainers/kickr-buy

Quite a few variables here. You haven't indicated a budget, or if you require some electronics to calculate any feedback (like the Wahoo). Both new and used options here.

Cheapest are fan trainers, they work but are noisy, esp on bare floors. Fluid trainers (like CYCLE-OPS) are better and quieter. Either one may have handlebar control options for tension changes, you may like that. You will want to have a slick or semi slick tire between 1.9 and 2.1 on that rear wheel instead of the old school ATB knobby. Also get a block for front wheel to even out the height. Keep tire properly inflated.

Thanks guys. I am looking for something pretty basic and inexpensive. I just want to be able to safely get on it and ride for exercise. I do need electronics or anything like that. Thanks

I think the air or mag trainer will be the way to go then.
Surf CL & FB Market, probably find a used one for a lot less than new.

I saw a bike stand recently at the Goodwill for $5, didn't actually NEED it so passed. Rethought it and went back the next day but it was gone. Regretted ever since.

Another recommendation for Cycle-ops (now Saris). I see them pretty frequently at yard sales, etc. The very early ones commonly developed leaks but they're easily fixed (according to the web, the seal is Viton M10X20X7V and the fluid is Mobil turbine oil) and the setup / durability is otherwise good. I think I paid $15 for mine at a garage sale. It's a bare-bones model, no electronics, set the tension once and it's done.

Amazon has a similar "Sportneer" knock-off for $80 right now... Amazon Prime Day.

Check out Minoura bike trainers on ebay. Several are listed. We've had a Minoura MagTurbo for over thirty years, it's ok. Some maintenance has been needed but it's seen a lot of miles.

I have had a Minoura RDA80D rimdrive trainer for years. If memory serves I bought it from Nashbar.

Here it is with my Bridgestone CB-0 in an old picture.

DW and I each have one. The problem we had was the crushing boredom that sets in after 15 minutes. Now, we have gym memberships and start each workout doing 15 miles on spin bikes. The gym has a library of training videos and several are just road rides. It gets everything loosened up and then we lift for about an hour. We schedule our weeks to block out Monday/Wednesday/Friday for the gym.

Don't forget to stretch before you ride and cool down afterwards or your body won't be happy the next day!