Best option for kickstand?
09-08-09, 04:43 PM
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Best option for kickstand?
I think I want to put a kickstand on my commuter(1990 Trek 950ST). Was wondering what are my best mounting options are? Don't believe there is a mounting plate on it.Stay mount?
I thought I wouldn't want a stand, but I am getting tired of finding something to safely lean it against.Thanks.
Ben
I thought I wouldn't want a stand, but I am getting tired of finding something to safely lean it against.Thanks.
Ben
09-08-09, 05:04 PM
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A standard Greenfield kickstand should be fine. I have them on a couple of vintage roadies and all our MTBs.
09-08-09, 05:23 PM
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I'm a big fan of the Greenfield Stabilizer rear-mounted kickstand. It's much more stable when the bike is loaded, and is preferred by bike cops (that's where I first learned about that model).
09-08-09, 06:31 PM
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So they have a 285 and a 305mm Stabilizer stand. How do I determine which I need(where do I measure)? Frame size is 20.5" if that matters. Thanks.
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09-08-09, 09:26 PM
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The length is determined by the Tire size. 26 inch wheels the 285 and 700 and 27 the 305. If you still are not sure you can get the 305 and hack saw it if needed.
I'm liking the Pletcsher double and my pick one up for the touring bike.
https://www.velo-orange.com/pldoki.html
09-08-09, 10:18 PM
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I would get a double before I would get a rear stabilizer. Plus, doubles bring your back wheel off the ground to make tune-ups easier.
09-09-09, 01:04 AM
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Consider:
https://www.shop.click-stand.com/
https://www.shop.click-stand.com/
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I've had a Pletscher for a couple of months, and I absolutely love it. I probably won't be buying a repair stand now. There is a weight penalty, though, about 1.3 lbs. But they are indispensable for cargo bikes or commuter-haulers, where the weight is less of a burden.
