Double kickstand for my dahon jetstream

[cwah]

I'm about to buy this one
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pletscher/double-leg-center-kickstand-ec009056?country=GB&currency=GBP&esvt=1336-GOUKE258356&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-38218-1&esvcrea=61233050216&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvaid=50080&gclid=CjwKEAjw__atBRDfqe-9voylym8SJAAOBeQ_Z3e3RR4_UvExK41t4O8qz-BkwZA7XEQrdHeFPTwrBhoCwibw_wcB

 

[cwah]

I finally bought the double kick stand and added foam on it:

Mounted it on my bike:

But it does feel too short on my bike??

It's for 28" bike, so it should be long enough.... Have I mounted it correctly? And shall I buy some plastic extension to make it fit???

Thanks

 

[cwah]

Can i use this to extend the legs?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000786GLM/ref=pd_aw_sbs_60_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=0468E5X1JVW2TRXR6KHF

 

[jhruk]

Looking at your photos I can see your Jetstream frame is not the same as mine - I think I have an older model. On mine the rear triangle attachment point is roughly level with the BB centre whereas on your later model the chainstays look higher, which raises the stand.

As I posted previously the stand was slightly too short even on mine. On a larger wheeled bike the chainstays would usually be fairly level but on the smaller wheeled dahon they slope downwards, which causes the stand legs to lean too far forward. I corrected mine by sticking a pad to the underside of the top of the legs, limiting their forward travel slightly.

This seems to work ok on my frame, but it may not be enough on yours. Another idea might be to make a wedge for either side of the stand attachment point. This would make the stand upright and you could also add height on the bottom wedge. Something like this (wedges in red):

Mine also has rubber feet which probably adds a little extra height. I believe they are available as an extra.

http://www.wildoo.co.uk/shop/pletscher-f24-kickstand-feet-pair/

 

[cwah]

Thank jhruk, you are full of ressource.

The wedge sounds like a good idea. It does seem that it would need some precision to do that.... what's the best way? Can I just use some wood and a dremel to do it?

I'll also get the £3 extension

 

[jhruk]

First of all I'd try both the feet and pads as these are easy to fit and they might be enough.

To make the wedges I'd cut an oblong block of material to size, drill the vertical hole for the bolt, then cut it in two at the required angle, giving you both wedges. You might need a longer bolt.

The tricky parts for me would choice of material and getting the diagonal cut right. Wood would be easy to work but liable to split, metal strong but hard work, so a suitable plastic would probably be my choice.

I do appreciate that these things that sound easy are much more difficult without some sort of workspace and tools

 

[cwah]

Yes makes sense. I'll start with the pad first and get the plastic bit after if it's still not right.

Thanks