"kickstand" that weighs less than 1 ounce!

[7rider]

I believe it's just a little gadget to hold the left brake lever compressed, so that the front brakes stays "on" and the bike is less likely to roll by itself and fall down. Doesn't hold the bike upright. Right, Mimi. A picture would still be nice. Is this gadget left on while riding, and is it appropriately out of the way?

Thanks! DH explained this to me last night as I puzzled over it. I can see the broccoli rubber band explanation, too. I seem to recall a product called a "Flickstand" (see picture) that attached to your downtube and braced against your front wheel to create a rigid platform for leaning against posts, trees, etc. that would do the same basic thing. But a Google search on Flickstand led me to a forum discussion that indicated that they are not being made any longer. I suppose the option is good if you have something tallish to lean the bike against. If riding with a partner, I tend to "tee-pee" two bikes together - lean one against the other - to hold them both (or 3) upright. Otherwise, I'll lean the bike on a curb using tension against the pedal to hold it upright with no other support options around (doesn't always work on super windy days however! ). Handy to have alternative, tho' I suppose.