Originally Posted by
Colorado Kid
I'm in the market for a good double leg kickstand but I'm unsure of what to get. The Esge/SKS has always been a good one but it's pricey! ($36.00+) The M-Wave (and other brands) look good and are cheaper but I am unsure if they hold up in the long run. Are any of these brands of kickstands better or worse then the Esge/SKS?
I bought one earlier this year. I didn't care for it. I thought it would be more stable than a single. However, when the kickstand went down, my front wheel was off the ground. Eventually, the wheel would flop to one side or the other and that flopping would sometimes be enough to knock the bike over. It may just be where my bike's center of gravity sits. But I've switched to a Pletscher Zoom kickstand.
I cut it to fit my 700c wheeled bike. So it's not really a sellable item anymore. If you want to give it a try, PM your address to me, I'll gladly give it to you.