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Best Kickstand?

  • 24-09-2014 10:26am
    #1
    tipperaryboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 947 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for advice regarding kick stands, my current one a cheap oxford stand bought for about £5 just snapped (2nd time in months) now I have learned a lesson should of bought a dearer one in the first place. Looking online it's difficult to find any recommendations, I use my bike mostly for practical reasons and need to keep rack with heavy bag balanced.

    Any advice appreciated


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  • #2
    check_six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭check_six


    I'm no kick stand expert, but I'd be wary about using one to prop the bike up with a kid in the carrier seat (have I interpreted your message correctly?).

    Park at a wall or fence and start by angling the rear wheel/carrier close to the wall. Balance the handlebars against the wall to stop the bike rolling away, but do not use them to prop the bike up, any shift in weight will topple the bike if you do this.

    If there is a problem, do not leave go of the child! Let the bike fall, it won't hold it against you.

    Perhaps someone will suggest some make of two legged stand like on a bakfiets which would be strudy enough. I can't imagine a single leg stand would be adequate.

    Apologies if I have misinterpreted your post.


  • #3
    tipperaryboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 947 ✭✭✭tipperaryboy


    check_six wrote: »
    I'm no kick stand expert, but I'd be wary about using one to prop the bike up with a kid in the carrier seat (have I interpreted your message correctly?).

    Park at a wall or fence and start by angling the rear wheel/carrier close to the wall. Balance the handlebars against the wall to stop the bike rolling away, but do not use them to prop the bike up, any shift in weight will topple the bike if you do this.

    If there is a problem, do not leave go of the child! Let the bike fall, it won't hold it against you.

    Perhaps someone will suggest some make of two legged stand like on a bakfiets which would be strudy enough. I can't imagine a single leg stand would be adequate.


    Apologies if I have misinterpreted your post.

    Sorry I got terms mixed up I meant to say that I've got a loaded rack with bag not a carrier


  • #4
    check_six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭check_six


    The Rose Bikes site is always good for bits and bobs. I got a steering stabiliser spring from them before.
    They do heavy duty kickstands: http://www.rosebikes.com/article/hebie-632-centre-kickstand/aid:450608


  • #5
    Indricotherium
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,575 ✭✭✭Indricotherium


    check_six wrote: »
    The Rose Bikes site is always good for bits and bobs. I got a steering stabiliser spring from them before.
    They do heavy duty kickstands: http://www.rosebikes.com/article/hebie-632-centre-kickstand/aid:450608

    They don't seem to have on in carbon or ti tho


  • #6
    SilverLiningOK
    Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭SilverLiningOK


    Have a look at this - http://dutchbikeshop.ie/simson-ursus-king-kickstand/
    They sell Dutch bikes and assessories. I believe they frequently have a stand at Saturdays Marlay Park Market as well as online and bricks & mortar shop.

    I have such a stand on my Dutch bike and would not be without it. It's ok with loads front and back. Double ones are available with are supposed to be more stable but might not fit all bike types. In addition it's possible to fit a steering stabiliser which is sprung to prevent front wheel turning when on the stand.

    Good that kickstands are making a comeback, they are brilliant for parking and quick stops.


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  • #7
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,804 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    doozerie recommended the Greenfield stabilizer rear mount kickstand to me, and I've found it very good. If you're on a slope, you need to point the front wheel uphill and turn the handlebars to the side of the bike opposite the stand. Works very well that way.


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