Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I never bought a click stand, instead I made something similar out of a tent pole. Cut the segments shorter so that it would fold and fit in my handlebar bag.
My frame had seat stays that joined behind the seat tube, not attached to the side of the seat tube. Thus, there was a small pocket there that I could put my pole into. Used some trekking pole rubber feet on both ends.
YOu need to be able to lock the front wheel so it does not roll. I used thick hair elastics for that. I have two of them in the photo.
MM:
It appears you made a great job of your alternative - well done.
I wonder, given the OP’s carbon fibre frame, there might not be garnered extra anti-fall security by way of a front rack stand to help alleviate the tendency for front end movement
https://bicycletouringpro.com/produc...ont-kickstand/
Due to my propensity to pack heavy when on tour, I’ve been considering looking at one myself or on the other hand, maybe one of these:
https://bicycletouringpro.com/steerstopper/