How do I find the right kick stand for my bike?
We carry a range of kickstands on our website and we understand that it can be tricky to find the right one for you so we're here to help.
Single or double kickstand?
A kickstand is a single or double-leg attachment that pops out when needed to enable you to keep your bike upright. This can be beneficial for many reasons including supporting your bike while you load it with such as a pannier bag.
Single kickstand - are generally recommended for your road, commuter, and mountain bikes, as they are sturdy enough to support the weight of the bike.
Where's the best place to attach a kickstand?
This is going to depend on the type of bike that you have.
If your bike is on the heavier side such as a touring bike or an e-bike, then we would recommend a double legged centre mounted kickstand to distribute the weight evenly. These kickstands tend to be secured at the centre of the bike and attached to the frame of the bike, giving you peace of mind that your bike isn't going to topple.
For lighter bikes, the single kickstand would be perfect and is usually attached to the back or middle of the bike and usually attached to the chain stay.
Is size something that needs to be considered?
In short, yes. Some stands are recommended specifically for bikes of a certain wheelbase and height and will indicate what sizes they can accommodate. In order to establish if the kickstand will fit you can measure the bike. Firstly the height of the bike is the length of the verticle tube in the middle of the frame and some kickstands are adjustable, therefore some stands might say that they are suitable for a frame between a certain size. In order to measure the wheelbase we would recommend measuring from the centre of the rear wheel axle to the centre of the bottom bracket and then from the bottom bracket to the centre of the front of the wheel axle.
If you are unsure how to do this please feel free to pop this information down to your local store.