Originally Posted by Black Bud
As for the problem of kickstand attachment to a Trek 520 touring bike...I feel for you!! I HAVE a Trek 520...indeed, the ONLY place a kickstand can be mounted, reliably, IS on the chainstay/rear triangle!!
There IS NOT enough room for a center mount model of any kind!!! Especially with full fenders!!
How about mounting one of those Tranz-X stands on each side? Wouldn't that be cheaper than the double legged kickstand as well as be more stable?