Re: [RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Ron Mc
the topic seems as divisive as tires and helmets On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:54:32 PM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Wow thanks for all the feedback. Maybe I don't want to try a kickstand. > > - fair winds > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Clayton
I've tried posting some photos as requested. Send me your Email address and I'll send you some. Clay On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 1:54:32 PM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Wow thanks for all the feedback. Maybe I don't want to try a kickstand. > > - fair winds > -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Conway Bennett
Wow thanks for all the feedback. Maybe I don't want to try a kickstand. - fair winds -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Dan McNamara
The best two-legger I have used is the Ursus that Joe Ahearne sells. Very wide legs when deployed. Super stable. It does hang down pretty low so not recommended for off-road riding. But it was great when I had the child seat on the Bomba. The Hebie is too "wiggly" and the Pletscher legs are too clo

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Patrick Moore
+1 for inexpensive rear-dropout-mount kickstands and the Greenfield in particular. I've tried the Pletscher and VO 2-leg models and any number of single leg, bb-area mount stands, and all fall over with uneven rear loading while the dropout mounted ones seem to hold the bike up even with 25 lb on o

[RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Minh
> Holy cow, who knew there were so many dual-leggers sitting around not on >> bikes! i wish i knew last time i needed one. I have a pletscher on my SH, >> and i'm happy with it. However i'd be scared to use it on a >> non-kickstand-plate bike, even with the kickstand sandwich. > > Clayton,

[RBW] Re: WTB twin leg kickstand

2014-03-26 Thread Clayton
I have tried the twin legger kickstands and found them to be wanting. Disadvantages: They have to be on level or near level ground, on a solid surface and they weighThey are frikin' heavy. If there is a dip between the wheels, you have to move your bike. Mid mount kickstands also are wantin