Ok...I just bought a Jamis Coda, which is basically a flat-bar fitness bike with 700c tires. Well, I had a kickstand put on, YES a kickstand. The LBS guy threw it in with the cup holder thingy, I was happy.

I am so upset now...the stupid thing took the paint off the bottom bar where it is attached. You wont see it unless I take the kickstand off, so my DH says I am overreacting. Am I??

I really need a kickstand, esp when I go for rides with my kids. There is not always a place to prop my bike and I dont want it to lay flat on bumpy ground.

Can I ask what the big deal is with getting a kickstand?? I hear it is geeky why is that?

Any thoughts....Thanks!