Using a Center Stand on my Bridgestone Farm Bike
09-22-17, 09:45 AM
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Using a Center Stand on my Bridgestone Farm Bike
I have been using my old Bridgestone MB-2 as my transportation around our hillside farm. I put a Wald basket on the front and carry around sprinklers, channel locks, etc. I recently installed the Pletscher center "Twin" kickstand on the bike. It works great, but if the fork starts to turn left or right, disaster ensues! I remember seeing on old bikes a down tube mounted "Chock" that you can flip down to keep the front wheel stabilized straight ahead. I have not had any luck finding such a device. Any help would be appreciated!
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09-22-17, 10:01 AM
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I talked to Wald, and they did a successful Google search finding three manufacturers: Velo Orange, Saris, and Ventura!
09-22-17, 10:11 AM
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09-22-17, 12:42 PM
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A Flick stand will not work on your MB-2 due to the oversize tubing and the distance between the down tube and the tire.
I tried the Velo Orange wheel stabilizer on another bike with a front basket and center stand and it did not work. The wheel still flopped when the basket was loaded. The spring was too weak. I plan to put my last Flick Stand on that bike.
I tried the Velo Orange wheel stabilizer on another bike with a front basket and center stand and it did not work. The wheel still flopped when the basket was loaded. The spring was too weak. I plan to put my last Flick Stand on that bike.
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09-22-17, 07:40 PM
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Just use an old toe strap or a Velcro strap to hold the front tire to your down tube. Or get a longish rubber band and loop it around the valve stem, over the frame tube and again around the valve stem.
09-24-17, 09:18 PM
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I am hoping for something that I can flip down or works full time. I need it to be faster than a applying a strap each time if at all possible. I have found another supplier: Hebie steering stabilizer 695. I have sent a message inquiring about its effectiveness. It has an adjustable spring.
09-24-17, 10:06 PM
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Steering Stabilizer
I ordered a Hebie 695 Steering Stabiliser. I believe it is made in Germany and heavier duty that a couple others on the market. I will let you know how it turns out.
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09-29-17, 04:21 AM
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Hebie and some others also have some central kickstands which are very stable.
