Trek 520 kickstand?
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Trek 520 kickstand?
I just purchased a new Trek 520 that I will be picking up in a few weeks. I will be using this bike on a coast to coast trip next year on the Transamerica route. I am thinking about equipping the bike with a kickstand. After a little research these seem to be popular stands:
Greenfield single sided
Pletscher one or two legged kickstands
Clickstand
Any recommendations? I am leaning towards the a two legged stand like the Pletscher but not even sure this can be fitted to a Trek 520
Greenfield single sided
Pletscher one or two legged kickstands
Clickstand
Any recommendations? I am leaning towards the a two legged stand like the Pletscher but not even sure this can be fitted to a Trek 520
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You'll need adequate space between the BB shell and the chainstay bridge for a conventional center-mount and for the double-legged. I use both of those and the rear mount on different bikes. I've used a center-mount on tour with rear panniers and a handlebar bag. Last tour I began with the rear mount but with four panniers there was too much weight oddly distributed for the rear-mount so I switched to the double-legged center-mount. That still needed a bungee to help keep the front wheel centered when parked.
Random 'net 520 photo shows what looks like adequate space for the double but a current owner can probably chime in with confirmation.
Random 'net 520 photo shows what looks like adequate space for the double but a current owner can probably chime in with confirmation.
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I've got the Greenfield rear-mount stand and enjoy it.
You'd want to check to see if that could be mounted around your rear disc brake, if that's what your bike is equipped with.
You'd want to check to see if that could be mounted around your rear disc brake, if that's what your bike is equipped with.
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I love my Clickstand for my 520.