kickstand for T50?

[Frank Costantini]

Has anyone found a kickstand long enough to work on the T50. I bought an adjustable one online, but it was way too short at the longest setting.

 

[Vicki C.]

There is a custom made collapsible one. http://www.click-stand.com/ I have seen it in action and was told by the local Cruzbike dealer that he uses it on his Cruzbikes. You do have to take measurements after you decide the best place to hook the stand onto your bike.

 

[trapdoor2]

Which one did you buy? At least we'll know what not to buy!

I am not at all sure a single-leg traditional style kickstand will work on a Cruzbike. What I would be looking for is a double or Vee type. Getting one that is long enough to do the job is the problem...and they're heavy. Niagra Bikes has a nice section on kickstands. I'd probably be looking at one of these: https://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/esge-sks-double-leg-bicycle-kickstand

I imagine that one could pretty easily add extensions (tubing from local hardware store, etc.) if needed.

My brother's GRR has the above type of kickstand it works quite nicely. Still unsure if it would work on the MBB format. The "click-stand" type appear to work fine though.

 

[Frank Costantini]

I bought one on Amazon called:
"BV Adjustable Bicycle Bike Kickstand with Concealed Spring-Loaded Latch, for 24-29 Inch Bicycles"

 

[Lim]

I bought one on Amazon called:
"BV Adjustable Bicycle Bike Kickstand with Concealed Spring-Loaded Latch, for 24-29 Inch Bicycles"

Hey, Frank, does it work? how long is the length of the leg?

 

[Frank Costantini]

Hey, Frank, does it work? how long is the length of the leg?

No, it was several inches too short, even at its longest adjustment, so I returned it. Sorry, I should have made that clear. Vicki suggested an alternative above, which looks like it will work, but is not as simple to use as a regular kickstand.

 

[Robert Holler]

Never fear everyone there are solutions for this on the way.

Stay tuned. For many recumbents a right size kickstand is the holy grail and the T50 was no different there.

Robert

 

[Jim Zimmerman]

Does the T50 really need a kickstand? I set my "parking brake" (a band of innertube holds the front brake engaged) then spin the pedals around so the bike can lean on one. It's quite effective.

 

[JeffParker]

Yes, there is a wonderful custom kickstand I just installed on my T50, soon to be available from Cruzbike. I was one of the lucky testers. It's lightweight but works even on hills. And yes, every bike needs a kickstand, especially in the city.

 

[Vicki C.]

Yes, there is a wonderful custom kickstand I just installed on my T50, soon to be available from Cruzbike. I was one of the lucky testers. It's lightweight but works even on hills. And yes, every bike needs a kickstand, especially in the city.

I just saw that on the web site. What happens to the front end when the kickstand is down?

 

[Tuloose]

I just saw that on the web site. What happens to the front end when the kickstand is down?

You flip the front end to the side away from the kickstand.