When I got my hybrid, I heeded the literature and disdained the kickstand.

I went back a few days later and had 'em put one on. I am the Sue and I transcend cool (i.e., I'm dorky )

Don't have one on the Trek FX... do on the Dahon and the Gazelle (oh, MY, does the Gazelle have an industrial strength kickstand).

Assert your individuality. If you ride more, you'll get stronger faster than the difference in weight will make you slower, and besides, you'll ride stronger to *prove* the kickstand isn't slowing you down.