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Hello all,

I have a KTM Venture E bike which is often well laden with shopping, being my car replacement.

The original factory fitted kickstand failed, due to the fixing bolts wearing away the aluminium alloy frame holes.

I have now used up 3 Chinese kickstands, which attach to the chainstay with clamps. The steel is like toffee and always snaps after little use.

They are ridiculously cheap on line at around £8.

I am happy to pay more for something of quality and reliability.

In my experience Tiawanese products are superior or something so old it's made in England !

Has anybody found a good after market kickstand for e Bikes ?

Steve Gray

I have a secondhand Swedish (I think) rear-axle-mounted kickstand, if that might help you. It is yours for the postage cost (or collect from West Norfolk). You will need the left chainstay clear of obstructions near the hub for it to stabilise itself against (adjustable bars above and below IIRC). Sturdy bit of kit, so should support an e-bike. Weighs about 400g IIRC. Not used on my bike because it did not fit with the brake arm.

I think the ones that attach to chain stay and seat stay are more robust.

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/muddy ... e=93706303
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-seat- ... mc=8342475

A BTWIN one on my bike
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I've used Pletscher Multi-zoom for years on diffent bikes - a little pricey compared to Decathlon but the Pletscher looks neater when fitted IMHO. I currently have one on my ebike too.
(fits across the chain and seat stays - might not be suitable for all tubing - in extremis you could overtighten and damage the chainstay)

Thanks to you all for replies. The models which fix to both chainstay and seatstay look better than the ones I have used, without success.

I will leave the Swedish one for now, but thanks for the kind offer.

Steve Gray

An update. Bought and fitted the Plescher. It is Swiss manufactured and appears well engineered, with a solid feel. Certainly worth £30.

Steve Gray

My kickstand is a wall. Kicking not advisable.

Hebie is good: https://www.hebie.de/en/parking/bike-stands/ . I have the Swedish one on my bike, the Stylo: https://atranvelo.com/product-category/ ... ickstands/ . The first one I had lost the extendable leg because there is nothing to stop it if the screw is loose. Poor design. Many stands do not have adjustable length.