Originally Posted by
Juha
I prefer a stand that allows cranks to be rotated while the bike is on it. With 1 leg stands this often means the stand is mounted near the rear axle. Being able to rotate cranks and spin the rear wheel (without having to turn the bike upside down) can be handy for quick on-the-road repairs and check-ups, especially on tours.
--J
In North America, we have a real lack of good kickstands.
We have to take what we can get - and it's usually pretty spendy. I wish Wald would come out with better ones than what they sell. (Their products are all made in the U.S.)
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