Kickstand or no?

[sgtiger]

If you're going to stop on your long rides often a kickstand wouldn't hurt.

I originally wanted one for my touring bike when the frame was being built, but I was talked out of it by DH who didn't think it belonged on a road bike (He's since gotten over that attitude). I really regret not having a kickstand plate added to the frame now.

I've decided I like them enough that I don't care if others think they contribute to the fred factor and added the Pletscher scissor stands to my bikes. They are definitely not for anyone whose conscientious about keeping the weight of their bikes down. I like the scissor stands because there's less of a chance that one of our rug monkeys will knock my bike over when they're putting away theirs.


There're a bit long so my front end rises up. I need to get them cut down, but they do have markings to make it easier for that.

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[owlice]

I like my kickstand; very handy.

[Zen]

That's odd. My 7.6 came with a kickstand. I had the shop take it off.

[Tuckervill]

I think kickstands are handy as a pocket and it's just some of that snobbery of marketing that has trickled down from racers to the general population. All my 10 speeds in the '70s had kickstands! If you want a kickstand, get a kickstand!

Karen

[blackhillsbiker]

I like having a kickstand. I had my LBS put one on my Kona. It makes it easier in the garage with everyone's bikes needing to fit in a small space.

Deb

[ny biker]

I get along fine without one. There's always something to lean the bike against when I'm not riding.

[Over50Newbie]

I love my kickstands. I have one on my Trek Navigator comfort bike and one on my Terry Classic road bike.

I sometimes get teased by other bikers, but who cares!

I have no plans to take them off.

Lynette