| When it comes to the use of mountain bike kick | | | | mountain bike trails where the problem truly begins. |
| stands, many people are divided in their opinion of | | | | Everybody has their own opinion on mountain bike |
| how they should be used. Firstly you need to | | | | kick stands. Some riders will have them whilst others |
| understand that there is a big difference between | | | | would rather steer clear. It is a personal choice to |
| using a kick stand on a mountain bike trail and using | | | | make and many riders allow others to make their |
| one in the street. Both sides of the debate on | | | | own minds up. However you will always come across |
| whether to use them or not are valid and it is | | | | people who have slightly stronger opinions. Many |
| important to look at both aspects to fully understand | | | | times people have been harassed by others because |
| the situation. | | | | of their strong views on kick stands and |
| Understanding the Argument | | | | unfortunately it is likely that you will always come up |
| People who are against using a mountain bike kick | | | | against some form of resistance with the issue. |
| stand are mainly against it for the safety aspect of | | | | If you do want to use a kick stand then you can |
| things. When you think that the rough terrain could | | | | purchase one which has two bolts to secure it rather |
| potentially knock the bolt which holds the kick stand | | | | than just the one. You can also do things to the lock |
| in place and slip into the down position, you realize | | | | nuts and lock washers to prevent them from |
| just how potentially dangerous that can be. If the | | | | becoming loose. So this does make it a little safer. |
| rider was going downhill at fairly fast speeds, if the | | | | Overall the argument regarding kick stands will never |
| bolt were to come loose then a potentially serious | | | | fully be resolved. However, by becoming more |
| accident could occur. | | | | knowledgeable about kick stands and the potential |
| Those who want to use a kick stand claim that they | | | | dangers of them you can help to make your own |
| do not want to leave the equipment lying around. If | | | | mind up about whether to use them or not. If you |
| they leave it somewhere such as against a tree, | | | | are just going to be riding over pavement then there |
| they are worried that it could fall over and break. | | | | is really no reason why you can't use kick stands. |
| Also when riding over pavement alone, the kick stand | | | | However over rougher terrain it is not always the |
| should stay secure throughout. It is only over | | | | best idea as it is potentially more dangerous. |