Folding Bikes - Moulton TSR kickstand query

Approaching two months of blissful TSR-2 (http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/models/TSR2.html) ownership, I find myself occasionally in situations where a kickstand would be welcome. Examination of the bike's underbits reveals no mounting plate or dedicated holes in the chain stay. From this am right to conclude that, in addition a kickstand (say, like this (http://www.amazon.com/Pletscher-Zoom-Adjustable-Kickstand-Black/dp/B001GSSP66/ref=sr_1_5?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1297827350&sr=1-5)), I need to purchase something like this (http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/accessories/pletscher.htm) (fourth item down from the top) to mount it?

Any and all advice much appreciated.

Lexm,

Interesting. I have to say I don't think I have ever seen a TSR with a kick stand.

Are you a member of the Yahoo Moulton forum ?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/moultonbicycle/

I am sure you would enjoy reading some of the postings there.

Regards

Jerry

Lexm,

The same question was just asked on the forum link and a few options were posted, but also a warning about damage the tubing so not sure if it would be wise to fit one.

However someone just posted this which is a neat alternative

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=37909

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2IMro2xAXEYGNzv2zdB7d_C_jd_oBrKQplTV0kIRdreDZPGNozw

Regards

Jerry

Theres a tent pole like one , shock corded tubes snap together
and there's a U shaped end to hook onto stuff up top
to fit under your saddle, a frame tube or wherever..
http://www.click-stand.com/Home_Page.html

Brother Jerry and Brother Bob have got my back. Thanks, guys!

I am monitoring this thread to see what suggestions are made, but I'm not sure how well a click-stand would work with a Moulton since there is not traditional top tube.

I haven't piped up with the kickstand I have used... it clamps to the left chain stay. OK for propping up an unloaded bike. Works quite OK. On smallwheelers, the outer adjustable portion can be ditched for a more elegant look, just cut it to the right length and put a rubber tip on.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31PqTQqZ6wL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Tranz-Adjustable-Alloy-Bicycle-Kickstand/dp/B001NGBGDA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1298276155&sr=8-11

This is an interesting kickstand http://www.ebay.com/itm/DayUan-Bicycle-Black-Pedals-Side-Kick-Stand-2-1-/360386406327?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e8b427b7

I do have a Pletscher Zoom on my TSR 2. Works very well. To prevent damaging the stays, you may want to consider the "deluxe top plate" as seen on Thor's website.

Haven't used a kick stand since 1976, didn't know they still made them.

Hi, I ride a Moulton APB and use a rear mounted Greenfield stand.
Heres a pic from when I first mounted it and before I cut it down by 5cm.
I'm happy with it.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa450/rif_raf13/DSC04778.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa450/rif_raf13/DSC04669.jpg (http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa450/rif_raf13/DSC04669.jpg)