why no to kick stand?
08-29-07, 12:03 AM
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they rattle, they are extra wait, they make your bike look like a toys r us bike. why do they do all of this? cuz they are as*holes
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08-29-07, 12:20 AM
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My mother was ***** by a kickstand, and one of them shot my father.
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08-29-07, 06:01 AM
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Actually, the main reason is that they are an object that can easily get caught on something on the trail.
08-29-07, 06:11 AM
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and theyre unneccesary, just lay your bike down on the ground
08-29-07, 06:13 AM
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On a commuter bike, a kickstand makes more sense, though I've had mixed success in that area. My current commuter bike doesn't have a stand. I may try one of those chainstay-mounted stands on it though.
08-29-07, 06:47 AM
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08-29-07, 07:00 AM
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I think a kickstand could be dangerous. If it were to pop open while riding over stuff, it could easily launch you in an unexpected way. Additionally, it also is a spear-like object that would do a good job embedding itself in your body in a crash.
I also hear kickstands ride blue bikes. That's just a rumour, though.
I also hear kickstands ride blue bikes. That's just a rumour, though.
08-29-07, 08:08 AM
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Besides, if there is an object tall and sturdy enough, just lean the back tire against the object. The bike will stay upright with any issues. I recently put mine against a flower pot then my SO's against my rear tire and they were still standing when I got back. Works with just about any wall, pole, tree, etc.
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Why no kickstands?
Ha, ha, ha... the laughs never end.
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08-29-07, 08:41 AM
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i got rid of my kickstand because
1) it made an annoying boioioioiinggg noise every time i hit something. and
2) i went off a smallish jump (~1foot?) and the kickstand popped down and i didn't notice, it automatically comes up if you pedal, but i was coasting, then i made a left turn, the kickstand hit the ground whilst pointing forward and i wrecked big time
my Roadmaster bike had a kickstand that was el cheapo, but that meant it took 15lbs of force to put it down, which meant it would never come down on a jump, i thought about stealing that kickstand before selling the bike but something about a Roadmaster kickstand next to my Avid BB7s would look funny to me.
1) it made an annoying boioioioiinggg noise every time i hit something. and
2) i went off a smallish jump (~1foot?) and the kickstand popped down and i didn't notice, it automatically comes up if you pedal, but i was coasting, then i made a left turn, the kickstand hit the ground whilst pointing forward and i wrecked big time
my Roadmaster bike had a kickstand that was el cheapo, but that meant it took 15lbs of force to put it down, which meant it would never come down on a jump, i thought about stealing that kickstand before selling the bike but something about a Roadmaster kickstand next to my Avid BB7s would look funny to me.
08-29-07, 08:45 AM
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I found that kickstands add way too much horse power to my ride (+57HP) which is way too much for just trail riding.... so now i just use a yellow jersey and some carbon fiber parts to keep my whip down to a medeocre 439 HP.... but when I do the tour day france I will def. put a couple kickstands on....
08-29-07, 02:01 PM
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The worst bike crash I have ever witnessed in real life was caused by a kickstand coming down when a friend of mine was doing some urban riding on a borrowed bike. I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.
08-29-07, 02:18 PM
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Kickstands hold a bike upright. I lay mine on the ground so it gets used to the idea and doesn't get upset when I crash. So far its working.
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