Do you use a kickstand when hauling a child trailer?
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Do you use a kickstand when hauling a child trailer?
I have a MTB and use it for trail riding and hauling my son on paved paths in his child trailer. I use a kickstand now, but wish to take it off since it'd be a danger to me on harder off road rides. How do you all handle hauling a trailer? Do you use kickstands on your bikes or do you have another soultion? Thanks in advance for your reponses.
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I don't see how it would cause any worry off road. You could always use a velcro pump strap to tie it up, then still have it handy when you need it. I've considered one for our tandem, just can't find one that matches the bike.
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The velcro idea is good. I'll see if I can scrounge up a velcro tie strap.
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A kickstand is a really handy bit of gear. Too bad no one makes a decent one that looks good too. Velcro is the answer to so many questions...
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Are you talking a trailer (2 wheels) or a trail-a-bike (1 wheel)? A trailer should pivot independently of the bike and stay upright when the bike is laid down on its side. Anything else is dangerous.
I just plop my loaded bike on the ground...
I just plop my loaded bike on the ground...
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My two wheeled trailer (Burley) does have a pivot on the mounting mechanism. I never thought about simply laying down the bike in order to check on the baby. I might just take the kickstand off. Thanks DCCommuter.
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I never use kickstands, and never miss them.
There is always a wall, tree, post, bike rack, curb or something to lean the bike against.
Hauling my daughter in the Burley trailer for five years now, with a road tandem as well as my mountain bike, I think one time I could not find a spot to lean the bike and had to lay the bike down.
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There is always a wall, tree, post, bike rack, curb or something to lean the bike against.
Hauling my daughter in the Burley trailer for five years now, with a road tandem as well as my mountain bike, I think one time I could not find a spot to lean the bike and had to lay the bike down.
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I wouldn't call a kickstand essential. The trailer hitch has a pivot that allows you to do this. On the other hand, I find a kickstand a great convenience. and I certainly would not want a bike that lacked one.
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Anyone who cares for his bike, and/or spent a decent chunk of change purchasing his bike, does not have a kickstand. That should tell you something...
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Originally Posted by Helmet Head
Anyone who cares for his bike, and/or spent a decent chunk of change purchasing his bike, does not have a kickstand. That should tell you something...
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My issue isn't the "cool" factor of not having a kickstand. I'm torn between the convience of having a kickstand for in town use when hauling a trailer versus the potential danger of having one on my bike when I'm trying to negotiate off road obstacles.
If I may ask, how many of you kickstand advocates are mountain bike users?
If I may ask, how many of you kickstand advocates are mountain bike users?
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Originally Posted by Elisdad
My issue isn't the "cool" factor of not having a kickstand. I'm torn between the convience of having a kickstand for in town use when hauling a trailer versus the potential danger of having one on my bike when I'm trying to negotiate off road obstacles.
If I may ask, how many of you kickstand advocates are mountain bike users?
If I may ask, how many of you kickstand advocates are mountain bike users?
If you think there is a safety problem with kickstands and it overrides their convenience for you, fix it (Velcro has been suggested) or do without. It is YOUR choice, not Mr. StyleMan's, thank goodness.
I don't understand what the safety problem is but I am not a MTBiker; do you intend to pull the bike trailer on those MTB trails that make kickstands risky for you?
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The trailer isn't used on the trails, just on paved bike paths, however the bike is used on trails when not pulling the trailer. Thanks to all who've commented on the subject, I think I will try the velcro option a few times and see if it's adequate, if not, I just take off the kickstand, a simple solution ot a simple problem.
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I have a kickstand on my MTB and it never interfered with any trailriding I did. I never did anything special to it (velcro, etc.) trail riding. Rarely did it require readjusting due to rock, stump jumping, etc.
It does not obstruct the child trailer I tow in any way either.
It does not obstruct the child trailer I tow in any way either.
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In regards to the trailer, I agree. The kickstand has never bothered me in the least. I initially posted the question because I was concerned with trail riding. I'm glad that you've had no issues with your kickstand.
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A kickstand can be a problem. Mine (Specialized MTB orig. equip.) wouldn't stay tightened when it got mud or dirt in it. The problem is, a couple times it loosened up while I was riding. Luckily, I heard the noise it made and tightened it, only to have it loosen again a few days later. I took it off and saw the dried mud that was preventing the mounting bolt from holding properly. Rather than check it every time I ride in mud, I decided to just leave it off. As everyone probably knows, a loose kickstand might swing into your cranks or spokes and cause a fall. You don't really need a kickstand, though it can be handy from time to time. The only time I miss it is when I stop in a wet field and I don't have anything to lean the bike against.
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Can anyone point out to me a rear axle mounted kickstand suitable for a Diamondback Response MTB.
Sorry to drag up a really old thread.
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Sorry to drag up a really old thread.
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I was kinda looking for something in the UK. I should specify that it is a hardtail MTB with disc brakes.
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Thanks Aaron,
I was kinda looking for something in the UK. I should specify that it is a hardtail MTB with disc brakes.
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EDIT: I am very sorry, I did not realise that this was a US forum. It's just because Google automatically gives me UK ads so I presumed it was a UK site.
I was kinda looking for something in the UK. I should specify that it is a hardtail MTB with disc brakes.
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EDIT: I am very sorry, I did not realise that this was a US forum. It's just because Google automatically gives me UK ads so I presumed it was a UK site.
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No issue. The forum is US based but we have people posting from all over the world. The Greenfield should be available in the UK. Try SJS Cycles they are in the UK and I have ordered quite a bit from them...even though I am in the states. They have an excellent selection of "prop stands" The Hebie look like a good stand brand. I have a dual legged model on order for my city bike.
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Come back anytime. There are lots of forums to choose from. I typically am in the Classic&Vintage, Living Car Free (even though I am not...yet) and Utility. There just about anything for everybody on here.
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