Sure, the kickstand by itself doesn't weigh that much. But just like the guy who elects to get an alloy bottle cage instead of perfectly good carbon one, you my friend are putting yourself on a slippery slope.
Next thing you know you'll decide that a wedge pack under the seat isn't big enough for the tools you want to carry so you'll get a rear rack and a trunk bag. You see where this is leading don't you? Today you're riding a sleek, light, and nimble road machine. Tomorrow it's going to be a 60 lb. cruiser with steel folding racks and a milk crate.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Last edited by tjspiel; 04-13-10 at 09:21 AM.