My Raleigh three speed in the 70's may have had a kickstand, and yet even with one, the bike can still fall over if the ground or the kickstand itself isn't "just right". Where I ride now out in the country they would be of no value as the terrain where I stop is highly "irregular". Even if they were effective, I still would not use one as I always have something to lean it against, or on .... yeah .... the ground never fails and quite secure. My bikes, mostly the Bombadil which like all such frames are too wheel floppy for my preference, have fallen over a few times, mostly at home outside the garage on asphalt, with nothing more than a scuffed bar end brake lever. Where I live, flat level ground is very rare. Three cheers for living in the country ! ! ! Sure, carrying a strap to secure the front wheel is an idea, or some other doohickey ..... but going through all that every time you stop.... sheesh .....too much !
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