Since quite some time, I was looking for a stand for my bike to hold it up if there’s nothing to lean it against. I was contemplating the two-legged kickstand from Pletscher but never really warmed up to its looks. Then I found out about this amazing product through one of the cycling mailing lists I subscribe to. So what is it? It’s a portable bike stand. It’s one of those things that are so brilliantly executed, I just had to have it. How does it, ahem, hold up? Read on to find outIt works the same way as a collapsible tent pole: a few sections of aluminium tubing that insert into each other, assisted by some elastic cord that run on the inside. On the top is a cradle that holds the top tube, the bottom has a rubberized tip for traction.
In order for this to work, one or both brakes need to be engaged. To this end you’ll receive three elastic cords with your purchase; but in a cinch a thick rubber band or something will work too.

Since bicycles very in size and frame dimensions quite a bit, every stand is custom-made according to the measurements you provide. It’s really simple to do: Measure the distance from the lower end of your top tubed down to the ground in a straight line, and the top tube diameter, that’s it.

Click-Stand is available in a variety of versions, I opted for the beefiest one since it has to support the bike and the trailer.

I received it a few days ago and was immediately impressed by the compact size and the weight, or lack thereof. I can throw it into my messenger bag, my Camelbak, it even fits into my little front bag. You can also purchase a little rack to attack the stand to your frame in case you prefer it that way.

I have used it a couple of times, and it works impressively well. Apply the brake band(s), flip open the stand and attach it, presto, your done. I took it with me today for grocery run and it has no problem holding the bike with the trailer and 60 lbs. of stuff in it. I tried it in windy conditions on my ride out to Chatfield, no problem. On really soft ground the weight of the bike pushes the stand into the ground (same a with a regular kickstand) but I just used my patch kit for some support, problem solved.

Now, how much is this gem going to cost you? I bought the beefiest one and also opted for the 5-segment option for compactness and it came to a very affordable $32, shipping was amazingly fast.

Conclusion: Brilliant idea, great design, very well made and affordable. This is already one of my favorite bike accessories I have ever bought. My only complaint is I wish I would have found out about it sooner. Highest recommendations without any reservations

Get it here: http://www.click-stand.com