We were told that the reason to not put a kickstand on your bike is because they can blow over and a lot of damage can be done to expensive components that way. But I don't like laying the components in the dirt so my preference is to use the kickstand and point the bike so the wind isn't a threat. If that can't be done, I'll go ahead and lay it down so it's as protected from dirt, gravel, etc. as possible.

I've heard the same thing about kickstands being geeky but I assumed that was because someone decided not having a kickstand was "the only way to go." Whatever - I just want to protect my bike.

Deb