I have a pletcher dual leg one. Supported 100+lb Costco bike hauls many a time.
HippieGollum on
I have a kick stand but I do my best to use it only when bike is unloaded, as they eventually break otherwise. I don’t think that actually having a kick stand that can withstand heavy load is that good of an idea. I think that if your your kickstand wouldn’t bend or snap then the frame, where it attcheds, would take the impact and get damaged. I’m no scientist though.
Cycle-Tourist on
I’ve used a clickstand and now have an Ursus Power heavy-duty kick stand.
The Ursus Power is an absolute beast, rated up to 55kg and is absolutely perfect for a touring bike. My bike also has a steering stabiliser which means the front handlebars don’t turn when I let go. It’s a dream.
I previously had a clickstand and found it slow and annoying to use. Instead of kicking a stand back you have to take the stand apart, get off the bike and set it up, which takes up to 30 seconds. It’s not particularly convenient and I ended up preferring to not use it if I just stopped for a few minutes.
I much prefer the Ursus Power instead – it’s much heavier but in the end it’s a touring bike so it’s important to prioritise comfort over speed.
minosi1 on
Do not use them with a loaded bike.
Make an improvised “pole-stand” that will support/fix to the saddle/seatpost area combined with rubber band to lock the front brake.
I use a stripped composite pole from a two-person umbrella. But collapsible ones made from tent-poles are more common. I have seem some folks even making these for sale.
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Have a look at click-stand.com
I have a pletcher dual leg one. Supported 100+lb Costco bike hauls many a time.
I have a kick stand but I do my best to use it only when bike is unloaded, as they eventually break otherwise. I don’t think that actually having a kick stand that can withstand heavy load is that good of an idea. I think that if your your kickstand wouldn’t bend or snap then the frame, where it attcheds, would take the impact and get damaged. I’m no scientist though.
I’ve used a clickstand and now have an Ursus Power heavy-duty kick stand.
The Ursus Power is an absolute beast, rated up to 55kg and is absolutely perfect for a touring bike. My bike also has a steering stabiliser which means the front handlebars don’t turn when I let go. It’s a dream.
I previously had a clickstand and found it slow and annoying to use. Instead of kicking a stand back you have to take the stand apart, get off the bike and set it up, which takes up to 30 seconds. It’s not particularly convenient and I ended up preferring to not use it if I just stopped for a few minutes.
I much prefer the Ursus Power instead – it’s much heavier but in the end it’s a touring bike so it’s important to prioritise comfort over speed.
Do not use them with a loaded bike.
Make an improvised “pole-stand” that will support/fix to the saddle/seatpost area combined with rubber band to lock the front brake.
I use a stripped composite pole from a two-person umbrella. But collapsible ones made from tent-poles are more common. I have seem some folks even making these for sale.