Hybrid Bicycles - Kick stand or no?

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FXjohn
09-09-09, 08:39 AM
be different, think for yourself. keep the kickstand, it works.

Saddle Up
09-09-09, 08:53 AM
[QUOTE=terraskye;9549733) Hubby's bike didn't initially come with one but he had one put on when we bought it...it works good but IMO is FUGLY lol[/QUOTE]

Specialized makes a slick kickstand specifically for Crosstrails. Mounts to the chainstay in those two bolt holes that look like they serve no real purpose.
sh00k
09-09-09, 09:02 AM
^ i have seen that kickstand on a pic here and i absolutely love it. i wonder if i can put it on my trek...

my current kickstand is way too long and i dont have the took to cut it down....

WCoastPeddler
09-09-09, 09:48 AM
What is a good reason not to use a kickstand on a fast hybrid?.
They can rattle when going over bumpy stuff.
ntime60
09-09-09, 07:35 PM
They can rattle when going over bumpy stuff.

lol yes they do and it is somewhat annoying.

This has been a very interesting and enlightening thread.
JTownCitycycle
09-10-09, 06:38 AM
my first bike back in "85 had a kickstand then the 3 bikes I bought the next 3 years didn't.At the time I thought it was the cool thing to do,to not have a kick stand. Then last year when I finally got a hybrid it had a kickstand and I really appreciated it.I went and put one on my remaining bike that I bought back in the '80's
I doubt I'll be without one in the future.Besides the parking being easier,it saves the paint finish or a broken mirror from falling over because of a hasty park job