Friday

Anatomy of a CB: Kickstands

Let's get back to what makes up a great city bike.

Today, we're going to talk about kickstands. I consider a kickstand a necessity. Why? Because using my bike as transportation rather than for sport means that it needs to be comfortable and convenient.

You have two options with kickstands.

Single:



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and Dual:



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I have the single but would love to try the double. Which style have you used? Which do you prefer?
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I love flicking my kickstand down in my high heels. For some reason, it makes me feel extra feminine.

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  2. EllenJuly 26, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I can just see it in my mind, using the long heel to hook the kickstand and bringing it gracefully to the ground. Definitely the definition of cycle chic!!

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