@Youngtounces needs advice on kickstands:
Q4. I would like to add a kickstand to my bike and I'm not sure if there is anything special to consider, or if it's pretty basic to add? 10 year old trek used for commuting, shopping, and basic rail-trail riding. Has rear rack and I often attach a trailer to go shopping. That's mostly why I want = some stability while I'm attaching and loading trailer and things on rack. Thanks!
A4) I have a side kickstand and the trailer hitchpoint integrates with the rear skewer. They are both necessarily on the non-chain side. That means that when you're trying to wrestle the trailer tongue into the hitch, your bike is leaning towards you and things become very cramped and swearing is imminent. Better than nothing, but I prefer to lean the bike chainside towards object so I've got more elbow room. Or consider a double kickstand that will hold the bike upright.
Either way, try to find one that doesn't rattle. #bikenite
Phil (ascentale)
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