Giant Toughroad Kickstand Ordered!
04-09-18, 12:09 AM
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Giant Toughroad Kickstand Ordered!
So.. I don't know how you all feel about Kickstands.. But I will tell ya.. I def Like the Option having one..
I really hate having to lay the bike down.. It just doesn't sit well with me.
Finding one that fit my Toughroad SLR2 wasn't exactly easy..
Most people said they didn't make one that would work on it..
But.. I have found one that does.. Giant's own Mobility Kickstand.. it Mounts through the Axl.. and will work with the Toughroad, Fastroad and I think Anyroad.. I am not sure which other Bikes it works with.
I ordered it for like $30 and I will get getting it this week.
Will be helpful when I am doing Blog Pics and I can use a Kickstand instead of wandering to try to find a good spot to lean it on something..
04-09-18, 01:33 AM
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Well done. 
Unless you have a carbon bike or a high end steel bike, a kickstand is invaluable if you are mainly an urban rider.
Unless you have a carbon bike or a high end steel bike, a kickstand is invaluable if you are mainly an urban rider.
04-09-18, 05:14 AM
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I have kickstands on all of my bikes. I never saw the appeal in having to find a tree to lay the bike against, or laying it on the ground.
04-09-18, 08:35 AM
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I do ride mostly around town and bike paths.. some gravel/dirt paths.. and I found that often when I am stopped.. there is nowhere to lean my bike.. and I hate laying it down. The Kickstand doesn't look bad on bikes either..
I agree, When something is available I lean it.. but often.. there is nothing Id lean it on.
04-09-18, 05:48 PM
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Without a kickstand in those circumstances, my bike's frame will end up rubbing against a bike rack or street pole and it could easily end up sliding along and taking off paint from my frame.
04-09-18, 06:33 PM
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Often when I stop on my bike, it is because I have reached my destination and need to lock the bike up and uneven ground is often what I have to deal with.
Without a kickstand in those circumstances, my bike's frame will end up rubbing against a bike rack or street pole and it could easily end up sliding along and taking off paint from my frame.
Without a kickstand in those circumstances, my bike's frame will end up rubbing against a bike rack or street pole and it could easily end up sliding along and taking off paint from my frame.
04-14-18, 10:48 PM
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That one appears to be adjustable. The shop had already installed a Mobility kickstand on my ToughRoad when I went to pick it up. Only it's a bit too short to hold the bike up on anything but a level surface; a gust of wind actually blew my bike over today but mine doesn't appear to be adjustable.
04-15-18, 09:04 AM
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I have the same kickstand on my TR 1 and it is not adjustable. I like it but wished i could adjust it because the bike leans too much and I'm afraid it'll fall.
04-15-18, 09:10 AM
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