psycholist
100 W
I'd like some opinions on single leg kickstands (the kind that mount behind the bottom bracket and between the stays).
I remember using these decades ago on steel frames and they had a tendency to loosen, no matter how much they were tightened.
I've noticed quite a number of these in pics posted on the forum and they seem to be mounted on aluminum frames.
Are the newer models somehow better designed at maintaining their tightness? Maybe locktite might help?
Do you have to be carefull tightening them down so as not to squish the soft aluminum tubing?
I recall seeing a model that had textured alloy clamps that dig slightly into the tubing. This would seem to help prevent the kickstand from twisting and working it's way loose. Anyone have experience using this type with an aluminum frame?
I remember using these decades ago on steel frames and they had a tendency to loosen, no matter how much they were tightened.
I've noticed quite a number of these in pics posted on the forum and they seem to be mounted on aluminum frames.
Are the newer models somehow better designed at maintaining their tightness? Maybe locktite might help?
Do you have to be carefull tightening them down so as not to squish the soft aluminum tubing?
I recall seeing a model that had textured alloy clamps that dig slightly into the tubing. This would seem to help prevent the kickstand from twisting and working it's way loose. Anyone have experience using this type with an aluminum frame?