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KDean

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Bike stand adaptor
« on: December 15, 2021, 10:44:49 pm »
Looking at the adaptor that would allow you to fit a stand to certain models , wouldn't that creat even more leverage  to the frame ? Does anyone have one or just used a standard kick stand ?

ourclarioncall

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2021, 11:50:44 pm »
Looking at the adaptor that would allow you to fit a stand to certain models , wouldn't that creat even more leverage  to the frame ? Does anyone have one or just used a standard kick stand ?

There is an aluminium plate that can be attached to the nomad mk3. I’m not sure if that’s what you mean?

This guy has one and gives his opinion on it . Skip to 15 minutes in and watch from there

https://youtu.be/Nw-_NQ74HxY

ourclarioncall

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2021, 11:57:27 pm »
Also , you probably know this but just incase …

I think if you use a kickstand on your nomad it voids the warranty or something . Think Thorn feel the frame can be damaged by them

Someone else can clarify

mickeg

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2021, 12:02:29 am »
I was unaware that Thorn advised against kickstands until a couple years after I installed a Greenfield one. 

It is my understanding that Thorn may refuse to honor a warranty if you use one like mine, so think about this carefully.

Mine, if the front wheel can roll, the bike might roll forward and fold up the kickstand.  So, sometimes I have to lock the front wheel with an elastic on the brake lever.  Third photo (photo is a different bike, but same method).

ourclarioncall

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2021, 12:27:06 am »
Watch from 2:20 onwards

https://youtu.be/10FUOq8TKTk

in4

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2021, 07:48:20 am »
‘Clocking’ is the word.

JohnR

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Re: Bike stand adaptor
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2021, 08:44:44 am »
Thorn's adaptor https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-spares/thorn-dropout-adaptor-with-kickstand-mount-18-mm/ fits onto the rear dropouts which is one of the strongest parts of a bike frame. A kickstand which clamps behind the bottom bracket can damage the paintwork and result in corrosion while the chainstays are fairly slender so both more difficult to clamp to and more vulnerable to distortion.

See also http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14455.msg108128#new although it's not designed for a heavily loaded bike.