Originally Posted by
Grumpybear
Everything posted so far is just about right on. Yes the double kickstand is stable, yes it is a bit heavy, yes you have to be careful not to torque it down to tight, and yes there are lighter alternatives. The one thing not mentioned yet was what a great stand it is for doing field repairs. Popping off wheels to fix flats, adjusting the drive train, and adjusting the brakes are a breeze with the double kickstand.
For some reason the image I posted up thread won't show up, but the link to it did.
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1...3936651060.jpg
I think part of the key to getting the benefit of a two legged kickstand is to have a front wheel stabilizer of some sort. Whether this is an old toe strap or similar strap, one of the Dutch or Velo Orange spring based offerings, or a locking headset, being able to secure the front wheel so it won't flop over vastly improves the utility of it. In a pinch, I'll dismount a pannier and toss it behind the front wheel (and a little to one side), but using one of the above methods is superior.