After years of trying to balance my loaded commuting bike on a traditional kickstand, I just installed a double-legged model on a whim. It doesn't really matter which one, but I chose a SunLite Pro-II, simply because that's what my local bike shop had in stock. Price: $25.

I only installed it about half-an-hour ago, but I already love it. In fact, I don't know why I didn't think about doing this before. It stabilizes the bike so much better, especially when it's loaded - plus, it automatically raises either wheel up in the air when parked, which will make repairing a flat on the road much faster and easier.

For anybody who rides a loaded bike that tends to tip with a traditional kickstand, I highly recommend trying one of these. Has anybody else had the same experience?