Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
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?
Love mine! I've got the Pletscher/ESGE two legged kickstands on my tourer (converted MTB) and my city bike (also a converted MTB). I detest working on my girlfriends bike on the side of the road as she refuses a kickstand. Of course, she usually gets to lean her bike up against mine, and doesn't work on it, so she doesn't see the need... :/