Originally Posted by
e0richt
some people feel that a kickstand is useless as it add weight, it can damage a frame (if you are not very careful) and it really doesn't do what its supposed to do (keep the bike upright)...
How can it damage a frame?
I've got a kickstand on my Giant and I love it. At stops on group rides I've seen people struggling to find someplace to lean their road bikes. I just leave mine wherever I want.