Road Cycling - Flick stand?

Years ago, I used to ride a Motobecane road bike, which came with what they called a "flick stand." It fit nicely between the tire and bottom bar, so it kept my bike balanced with no falling--it was unnoticeable. Now that I have a new bike, I can't seem to find anything similar, and I don't want to put a kickstand on my new purchase. How do you keep your bike from falling or keeping it balanced so it doesn't from leaning against the wall, etc? Thanks for the tips to come.

Urbanmonk

I can remember seeing those things in the 70s. You can achieve the same effect with a longish elastic band. Put one end over the valve of the front wheel, stretch the band around the frame downtube, and loop the other end of the band over the valve. This prevents the front wheel and bars swivelling when you lean it against a post.

Very careful placement of the bike, along with proper adjustment of the headset should keep your bike from falling over. At home, my Bianchi sits in an oak wall hanger, not leaning against anything. I remember the flickstand. It fit nicely between the front wheel and the downtube- made by Rhode Gear if I remember correctly. I had one on my Specialized Rockhopper back in 87.

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When putting your bike on a wall, put the rear tire on the wall and then slowly and ever so slightly turn the front handlebar very slighty so that the bar is resting on the wall too. Never just put the handlebar in contact with the wall, put the rear wheel against the wall too. At least this is the safest way.

I've also just put the pedal down on a raised object as it looks cool, but usually when it isn't windy or it's on my commuter.

Jay

Lay the bike down flat. Then pull the sheets and blanket up to the head tube to keep it nice and warm. :D

Avalanche, your's is a love of bikes only a bikee would understand. Too funny.

Urbanmonk

I cut a 1" chunk of old inner tube and put it on my left side of my drop. Stretch it out and hook your front brake. Bike stays put. Some guys will do the same with one of their gloves.