Originally Posted by lisitsa
Kickstand is fantastic, why people insist on not having one is beyond my comprehension. It doesn't interfere with riding. If you argue that it doesn't look professional, than you are a drone in a world of conformity. Be an individual and put a kickstand on your bike, and while you're at it, get rid of other useless road bike hypes like cleats, and wafer thin seats.
for mtn biking, it can be extremely hazardous....all I have to say is kickstand piercing.
for most road bikes, they just dont have room for them anymore.
I dont use one on either of my bikes, but if I had a beach cruiser, I would go for one.
cleats are quite useful, and the thin seats have to do with thigh chafing....this stuff did come into existance for a purpose...try 60 miles straight on a roadbike with a heavily padded saddle...actually don't...nobody needs that kind of thigh-burn.