I have a Pletscher on my Disc trucker and love it. I scarred my new frame many times leaning the bike on things or dropping it while trying to load the bags. I decided after reading all the goods and bads that being able to adjust drivetrain, fix a tire, or load a bike is worth the weight penalty....on my 45-50 lb bike. I find the stand useful for the bike I built and the way I ride. I used Loctite on the bolt and wrapped the frame in repurposed bar tape to protect the paint, so far after 300+ miles of mixed terrain riding all is well.