I finally, after several months of test rides, researching, and learning bought my bike today. I decided to go with the Trek 7.6 fx, wsd as it seems to have the geometry that fits me best, and the features I'm looking for. The question came up do I want a kickstand or not? I've always had a kickstand before, but this is the first distance bike I've bought. I brought it home without one, to see how it works, but I seem to find myself leaning it against walls and other things to keep it upright, and I'm wondering if I'm going to tear up the ends of the handlebars. I looked at the kickstand at the store but they only had one and it seemed to be heavy and clunky....

What do you guys think?