Center Kickstand part

[gearhead222]

Dear Fellow Members-Just bought mine at Gasbike.net and it's worth every bit of $25.00! Bolted right onto my Huffy Cranebrook Beachcruiser and makes parking and working on the bike a breeze. HIGHLY recommended-Gearhead

 

[AussieSteve]

Dear Fellow Members-Just bought mine at Gasbike.net and it's worth every bit of $25.00! Bolted right onto my Huffy Cranebrook Beachcruiser and makes parking and working on the bike a breeze. HIGHLY recommended-Gearhead

Looks great - Just went to order one - the only delivery option to Australia is 'UPS Inernational Express Saver {air}' ??? - price for delivery: $95.68US, Total $120.68US

Something wrong here. I got a 40T sprocket from Canada, 'ZoomBicycles', 3 months ago via UPS for $40AU delivery and a tank from 'That'sDax' delivered via UPS for $43US last month. Two stud kits, two air filters and a few gaskets from 'Sick Bike Parts' last week, total 2.2lbs, (1kg), again UPS, cost only $17US for delivery.

Already, I expected to pay about $70AU delivered, but won't come at $120US, (about $135AU).

I got as far as 'Checkout'. Checkout options tell me that the 'UPS International Express Saver {air}' is the only delivery method available for my area. A PITA. (I love living in Oz, but buying from overseas can be expensive.)

I'll email them and see what's going on.
Don't have to type much, I can copy and paste from here.

... Steve

A pic of the stand. I'd replace the M.S.? pivot with a high-tensile steel bolt and make a stronger clamp bracket, but overall it looks reasonably strong. (We'll see when I try pedal-starting on the stand, if I can get it at a reasonable price..)

 

[atombikes]

Here's the same thing for $15 on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-KICKSTA...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c509ec8d9

 

[AussieSteve]

Here's the same thing for $15 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-KICKSTA...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c509ec8d9

That's more like it. I did a quick eBay search a few weeks ago and couldn't find anything decent, mostly side-stands and clip-on 'Minoura' and 'Topeak' workshop types.

gasbikes.net haven't got back to me yet re postage for theirs.

For the eBay stand, postage is $42US, making a total of $57US. (~$67AU) Beats $135-140AU.

Just doing a last eBay Australia search before ordering...

...Steve

The link:-
BICYCLE KICKSTAND STEEL DOUBLE LEG

 

[AussieSteve]

Found this on eBay Australia eventually. Not the same, but similar, $42AU delivered.:-

From:-
Centre mount double leg kick stand

... Steve

 

[atombikes]

There are certainly options out there. Search for "double kickstand" on ebay, for instance.

 

[danlandberg]

They are nice for holding up the bike, but don;t try starting the bike on it, it will bend. I had one on mt Royce Union MB ( Now M.I.A. stole in Vegas) the mount bolt sheared and it was instant flat tire. Good thing I was only three blocks from home. Other than that I loved how it worked!

 

[AussieSteve]

They are nice for holding up the bike, but don;t try starting the bike on it, it will bend. I had one on mt Royce Union MB ( Now M.I.A. stole in Vegas) the mount bolt sheared and it was instant flat tire. Good thing I was only three blocks from home. Other than that I loved how it worked!

Thanks for the tip about the mount bolt. I was already planning to replace the pivot because it looks tinny. Now I'll use a high-tensile 8mm bolt for the mount as well.
Regarding starting the bike on the stand, I'll try it once and see how sturdy the stand is. I only weigh 50kg, (110lbs). If it looks like it'll bend, I won't do it a second time.

N.B. Still no reply from gasbike.net. I guess they're sticking with the $95.68US for delivery. Fine by me - they lost a potential customer.

... Steve

 

[danlandberg]

I weigh 140 lbs, it bent on me.

 

[AussieSteve]

Maybe I won't be pedal-starting on it then, or at least not without strengthening it. Most guys are heavier. I was hoping to get away with my light weight. Also interested to see if I could start the bike without bump-starting using momentum, I wanted to get an idea of how I'd go at starting my engine if I fit a shift-kit. (Very high compression)

Even if I can't pedal-start on the stand, it will still be invaluable for working on the bike. Currently, I put the side-stand down, then jam a broom handle under the seat, braced against a table leg, to hold the rear wheel off the ground.

... Steve