Customer Reviews

Greenfield KS2 Alloy Black Bicycle Kickstand

5 star:		(39)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I went from bike shop to bike shop trying to find this style of kick-stand in glossy black to go on my new bike (silver would have looked stupid and that's all I could find at half a dozen bike shops). I got this one and it is great.

I have a pretty large bike since I'm pretty tall and I assumed the shorter version would be just about the right size, or perhaps only slightly too small. I went ahead and got it because it had Prime shipping as an option and was a bit cheaper... It was too long! I used a hacksaw and trimmed it about 3/4" and now it's perfect. It includes a rubber foot for the tip of the stand, so you can't tell it's been shortened.

I am very happy with my choice. It is just the right size, nicely finished with glossy black paint, installs in a minute. Usage is very convenient: it has that perfect click-into-place property: you push down on it with your forefoot and it snaps into the "stand" position. To "hide" it when you are ready to go, just hit back with your heel or simply start pedalling and it snaps back along the frame. It does the job perfectly and it feels great.

Great product, great price. I only wish the full description had stated that it comes with a rubber foot. I mistakenly ordered two extra rubber feet (one for my wife; one for me) but I didn't need to because the kickstand is already equipped. The shipper of the no-longer-needed rubber feet refused to reimburse shipping costs, so I'm stuck. (The foot is an 88-cent item)
While installing the kickstand, one has to be very careful that the upper clamp doesn't interfere with the derailleur cable passing along the bottom of the frame. So far, it hasn't been a problem for me. Only way to be absolutely sure is to buy a kickstand that clamps near the rear wheel, and not near the main sprocket.

I highly recommend this kickstand. The 285mm was perfect for my 17.5" frame with 26" tires - no adjustments or cutting. Plus it's made in the U.S.A.

This seems to be a well-made and sturdy product, but it is not for use on aluminum or carbon frames. The clamping pressure and the small protrusions on the clamping surface will dent aluminum and damage the paint. Both happened to my bike. Damage to carbon seems even more likely. A steel frame might escape damage from clamping, but it seems likely that the paint would still be damaged.

We just purchased a Diamond Back Large frame comfort bike, and this kickstand is perfect. The size was 285, and it fit the 19" Large frame like a glove. I am actually considering getting another one for my Specialized mountain bike which I have been leaning against things for a while. The black finish is great and it comes with everything you need including a rubber bottom for the stand.

Local bike shops wanted 15+ for a stand which was the ordinary silver finish, I like this black finish much more.

I needed a kickstand for my Trek mountain bike so this model looked like a good candidate. It arrived quick (thanks to Prime), appears sturdy and well-made, and installed with ease in about 5 minutes. The kickstand is now performing the task for which it was acquired so I am quite pleased with the product.

When I purchased the kickstand, the optional rubber foot accessory came up as a "frequently purchased with..." option so I ordered that as well after checking the product picture and description to see if one was included. This was not necessary as a rubber foot is included in the kickstand package. Had I paid better attention to previous reviews I would have noticed that other buyers have done the same thing. The extra foot is less than $5 so not worth the cost of returning.

I have a large frame so I ordered the 305 at first and it turned out to be HUGE! It was over an inch too long for my bike. So I ordered the 285 and it fits but it's just a tad too long. It holds the bike up but a bump or strong wind could knock it over with no problem. The 285 did come with a rubber foot but I can't put it on because it makes the kickstand way too long. I don't have a hacksaw to cut it down to size so I guess I will just deal. I do like the product. The black goes great with my bike. I suggest getting the 285 even if you think you might need the 305. These are both very long kickstands.

I bought the 285 version and it was perfect for my Trek Valencia. It has the hardware necessary to install on just about any bike and you can hack the length if the lean is not sufficient. Already, the paint has come off where the pedal can hit it but no big deal--this thing is aluminum alloy! Love the big rubber foot on the end. And who can complain about the price!

i have a 02 diamondback viperX its awesome this kickstand fits the quality and style of a diamondback it awesome its easy too flip up and down even with bare feet VERY strong too when your jumping it stays up too dont fall down like most of them gloss back realy looks good durable finish too im satisfied