Kickstand?

25-04.-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
zacu1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Kickstand? This may be a stupid question, but for you experienced tourers, do your bikes have kickstands? Mine doesn't, which is fine for commuting around the city, but it seems like it'd be benficial on a loaded bike when you want to hop off to take a picture. Just curious. -Zach

27-04.-2006, 06:52 AM	#2
zacu1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Re: Kickstand? Yes... Yes... It's a difficult question. A baffling query. Didn't mean to stump everyone.

27-04.-2006, 09:04 AM	#3
Cyclesafe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 67	Re: Kickstand? For a touring, a kickstand is very useful because you often have nothing to lean the bike on when you want to get off. However, if you are loaded up with panniers, your kickstand must be very sturdy to not fall over, especially if the ground is uneven. To solve this problem, a double kickstand is needed. You might also want to consider bring a small flat piece of wood to place between the end of the kickstand and the ground. http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/acce...html#kickstands You might find it cheaper elsewhere. I use a BOB trailer, which I equipped with a motorcycle style kickstand that holds up both the trailer and the bike on any terrain.

28-04.-2006, 02:35 AM	#4
blackbird05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 76	Re: Kickstand? Hey Zacu, I'd get a kickstand. They really do come in handy. If you can, invest in the "double" kickstand, or if you're tight on cash then at least a very good quality, strong one. The weight of the pannies can cause a weaker kickstand to snap (happened to me!). If you opt out of the kickstand, figure out the trick of standing your bike up against the curb with the pedal. It's hard to explain, but if you can't figure it out, let me know and I'll try to describe it. Good luck!

28-04.-2006, 09:55 AM	#5
philso Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: japan Posts: 252	Re: Kickstand? anyone actually have one of the above double kickstands? if so, how do you like it? i've always used a regular kickstand, but of course gravel, unlevel road, or even a little wind sends the bike toppling on occasion, so i've been thinking about one of the above.

19-05.-2006, 11:57 PM	#6
captn willard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 31	Re: Kickstand? Yes, buy a kickstand, and then buy another for that one when it snaps off, and then one to replace the replacement when it snaps, etc...

27-05.-2006, 10:23 PM

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