What's the best kickstand for XC riding?

[Sharky]

Ahhh kickstands are overrated...I just yank the little suckers off.
I suggest you get ahold of some good reflectors instead?

[BFloFoxRider.]

wait whats an xc bike for again?
oh yea... your ride then insane amounts of miles non stop... so y do you need a kickstand... you either are riding it or its being trasported...
or use a tree

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by cyclecc

someone is trying to backdoor me and install a kickstand without my approval.

An improperly installed kickstand is a pain in the ass.

[PHAT TIRE]

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

An improperly installed kickstand is a pain in the ass.

I love my kickstand. I have a few issues with it though. It will not work in sand for some reason. When I am at the beach in my spandex bibs, no top of course, and I am chillin with my 5 inches of travel and 2 inches of shrinkage , waiting for the hottie babes to notice me while they are playing volleyball in Huntington it falls over and ruins my style. I guess all I can say is "shucks Daryll". That's my bikes name. Last name... Lick. Then when I am walking down the steeps of Peter's Canyon it comes down and gouges my in the leg. I say what the fro yo Daryll? I have to kick it with my hip neon leg warmers. "Gosh Daryll Lick I am going to have to take you to the shop and get a fancy doo dad to keep your kick stand up". How do you guys handle this? I tried leaning Daryll against the tree but he insists that his big f#$%ing obnoxious gold kick stand be displayed for every lady'sbike that passes him up! (No offense ladies. It's just me a Daryll trying to look pimp for you)

Just a little morning humor before my ride for all of you. I thought I could improve my cool thanks ranking counter and be so rad that I was getting props.

PS- Will you ride with me if I have a front daisy basket and a Pete Rose in my spokes?

[Kid A]

U think he needs a kickstand...snow way

Originally Posted by PHAT TIRE

Then when I am walking down the steeps of Peter's Canyon it comes down and gouges my in the leg.

funny stuff. you almost had a thanks 'til u b!tch slapped peters canyon (aka the other and open white meat part my Santiago Oaks loop).

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by Sharky

Ahhh kickstands are overrated...I just yank the little suckers off.
Get ahold of some good reflectors instead?

Great, first you get a downhill bike. Now your a kickstand hater. What's next?

Dean

[PHAT TIRE]

Originally Posted by Kid A

U think he needs a kickstand...snow way

funny stuff. you almost had a thanks 'til u b!tch slapped peters canyon (aka the other and open white meat part my Santiago Oaks loop).

sorry just the flatest place that I have ever ridden. No offense.

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by PHAT TIRE

PS- Will you ride with me if I have a front daisy basket and a Pete Rose in my spokes?

Only if you add one of them poles with a orange flag so we can see you coming.

[Kid A]

the more i read this thread the more insightful it gets. however, title was specific to XC kickstands.

Any thoughts on a DH specific kickstand?.

also i'm very curious on a kickstand for my son's tricycle.

Originally Posted by PHAT TIRE

sorry just the flatest place that I have ever ridden. No offense.

was jus playing myself. no harm

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Only if you add one of them poles with a orange flag so we can see you coming.

gee, thanks for the memory- i managed to put a 4" scar in my left knee due to one of these brackets. it was on a friend's bike and the bracket was just stamped sheet metal and was so deep, it didnt bleed for a few minutes.

[genusmtbkr5]

I guess we're starting to show our age. How about a banana seat and SISSY bar to go with that pole, basket with a daisy and playing card. No need for a saddle bag and bell. The basket can hold everything including your lunch.

[ka0t1c07]

I just use Stans on my kickstand. Set it and forget-it.

[dirttorpeedo]

Originally Posted by TooManyTacos

Hey guys, I need a kickstand for my bike. It has to be durable and hip, and it has to hold my bike upright. Any suggestions?

ask the turner riders,frank? let the gentleman no which is best.

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

An improperly installed kickstand is a pain in the ass.

You are obviously installing it wrong

[Steven Jackson]

My new xc bike shown here with a kickstnd, you cant borrow it though.

[Shannon]

Originally Posted by Steven Jackson

My new xc bike shown here with a kickstnd, you cant borrow it though.

Being that he likes to borrow everyone's bike, Jose will be disappointed he can't borrow this one...

[TooManyTacos]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! I ended up buying one from Wheelworld while I was picking up one of their closeout Kona bikes. I asked the guy about kickstands and he had to get one from a hidden drawer from behind the counter. $10.99. Does anybody know a good way to keep the kickstand from getting stolen?

[Pain Freak]

Yeah, get one of those old Kryptonite locks, they work really good. Don't get the new ones though, there is no "coolness" factor with them.

For a very cool and aftermarket step, add some reflector tape to your new stand.

[guero]

Originally Posted by TooManyTacos

I ended up buying one from Wheelworld while I was picking up one of their closeout Kona bikes.

what bike did you pick up?

[TooManyTacos]

The Hoss, for $499. My steel Marin hardtail keeps having problems, so I figured I'd go with a brand new bike instead.