Comments on: Gear Talk: Kickstand Reviews

By: Gear Talk: An Upstanding Kickstand for Roadies | One woman. Many bicycles.

Gear Talk: An Upstanding Kickstand for Roadies | One woman. Many bicycles. — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:31:28 +0000

[…] the up position, it looks similar to the chainstay mounted kickstand I have on my touring bike. But you don’t kick the upstand to start rolling. Instead, you […]

By: gasstationwithoutpumps

gasstationwithoutpumps — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 02:12:34 +0000

I have a long wheelbase recumbent (a Vanguard). I have yet to see a kickstand that has any chance of working with it. I’ve also found that kickstand is not that essential (even with a Trail-A-Bike or when grocery shopping). I always park my bike against a post or U rack (so I can lock it securely), so I’ve not often had it fall over.

By: Mari Lynch

Mari Lynch — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:11:04 +0000

Thank you! In working with the boys at the Monterey County Youth Center bike class, the kickstand on my bike (vs none on the bikes of the other teachers) has made for some good-natured chat.

When a boy was working on a bike for his mom, I encouraged him to add a kickstand if she runs errands by bike. Next time the boys are pondering our little box of used kickstands, I’ll tell them about your post. I’ve also added a link to your post to Bicycling Monterey’s “Shopping by Bike” section.

Thanks to Richard Masoner of Cyclelicious for bringing this post to my attention.

By: ladyfleur

ladyfleur — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:32:07 +0000

I’ve never seen the Flickstand. What a cool little gizmo. http://yoeddy.blogspot.com/2009/09/ode-to-flickstand.html

It reminds me a little of the front wheel stabilizer I added to my Dutch bike. http://ladyfleur.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/a-closer-look-2011-viva-juliett-dutch-bike/viva-juliett-wheel-stabilizer/

You’re right about the chainstay kickstand. I find it happens mostly when the load isn’t balanced, but if I angle the front wheel carefully to counterbalance, it helps.

By: Jim Fenton

Jim Fenton — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:33:31 +0000

A problem I have had with the chainstay single-leg kickstand on my wife’s bicycle is that it’s too far rear of the center of gravity of the bicycle. If the bike isn’t balanced carefully, it will fall over.

Another type of stand that I love, although not technically a kickstand, is the Rhode Gear Flickstand. It’s a small clip that keeps the front wheel from turning (left/right or around) which makes the bike more stable when it’s leaning against a wall or bike rack. I don’t think they’re made any more; I found mine on eBay.

By: ladyfleur

ladyfleur — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:08:01 +0000

That’s a clever idea to use both the standard single leg and the rear triangle one. I can see how that would work well.

By: Parker

Parker — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 03:47:26 +0000

My bike came with an ordinary Greenfield kickstand (on a nice little bracket welded to the chainstays near the bottom bracket). I noticed that most police bikes use the rear-triangle type (police often carry a heavy bag on their rear rack), so I added one of those. As an experiment, I left BOTH kickstands on, and after many miles and carrying many pounds of cargo, I like it! The dual stands keep both wheels on the ground, providing four points of contact, with a wider stance than the two-legged Pletscher I have on another bike in the family. And the combination is cheap. My friends at the local bike shop tell me a number of other local riders have a similar arrangement. Disclaimer: I’m not out for a “chic” award. :-)

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:45:19 +0000

I have the Civia Double leg kickstand. It is smooth to engage and works on a bicycle without a plate, but is not adjustable in height. So for certain sizes of bicycle – fabulous! Other bicycles – decorative!

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 04:01:37 +0000

I have a mountain bike that I use for commuting, and when the bike is parked up at home, I really needed a stand. However the bike didn’t come with one, but it did have a mounting system that allowed for certain types to be installed. So I got a Pletscher stand from these guys: http://www.joadsportzsupplies.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_86_28&product_id=56 and it works like a charm!

By: pinkbicyclesociety

pinkbicyclesociety — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:37:21 +0000

Great article!y