I don't have a kickstand on my bike. Will the Weehoo lay down if I lay my bike down, or does it stand independently somehow?
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Unfortunately, there is no kickstand. Even though my bicycle has a kickstand, I still have to lean the Weehoo against a building. I'm considering to have a kickstand installed on the Weehoo. Even with this annoyance, the trailer is awesome.
824703
Yes, if you lay down your bike when the Weehoo is attached, the Weehoo will lay down, too. The coupling that attaches it to your bike seat post will only allow the Weehoo to rotate around your bike in the horizontal plane, not the vertical plane. It is still very possible to load your child onto the Weehoo without a kickstand...I just found that it was MUCH easier with a kickstand and placing my bike at a 90-degree angle to the Weehoo. Hope that helps! :)
824704
It would lay down too. There is no where I can imagine putting a kick stand on the weehoo. We have specalized bikes, our kick stands hold the the bike and wee hoo up just fine please be mindful the wee hoo makes the whole thing super long.
824705
I highly recommend adding a kickstand. Bike shops will install them at minimal cost. You will appreciate having this as an option, especially if your child is young (we started riding with my son at age 18 months).
796062
This is true. You can push your bike in, or ride it in. This works for a Harley and a dirt bike. Once in, you can let go and they will stand by themselves. With the dirt bike; pull back on the bars and it's out. With the Harley, though; the stand wants to slide when trying to remove the bike from the stand. If it's anchored in anyway (or extend the stand the length of your wheelbase with sheetmetal, etc.); it works fine. Very good product!
759923
I bought this item, but I already had a stand. As far as I know, without a stand, it won't stay upright.
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I don't understand why disc brakes would interfere with a kickstand - unless there is some type of brake cable flange that prohibits access to the kickstand bolt. I have a large-frame, 2012 Specialized bike with disc brakes, and I'm using this kickstand. Granted, it was a little difficult to install, as it required a deep socket wrench to access the bolt on top - but I paid my local bike shop $5 to install it. Once on the mechanic's stand, they dropped the rear wheel and were done in 5 minutes. Maybe you should try a different bike shop. To me the convenience of a kickstand far outweighs a $5 or $10 cost to have it installed by someone with the right tools - 'might save you some knuckle skin too.
1882210
Yes ..kickstand is flat against case. Then when you need to use it just pop it out.
979715
Yes...the rear wheel will freely move but if you have a kickstand mounted, you cannot peddle the wheel freely.
884699
Ours did not come with a kickstand either. You can buy a universal one for pretty cheap at Wal Mart.
1056366
you could. I guess if your bike doesn't have a center stand it'll work for that. But depending on where you store it if you're afraid of the kids or something knocking the bike over while it's unattended I'd go with a paddock stand.
949592
Dude, its just a small piece of plastic. Put it on the ground, hold the bike up, kick it near your kickstand and then put the stand down.
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it folds up onto the side of the bike. the bottom comes up and the sides fold in, so it is flat , but is leans against the bike. It is not obtrusive when folded and does not bother me. Advise..when installing, put it as far back on the rear bike rack as you can so it does not interfere (when open) with your foot when pedaling.I recommend.Can carry a lot. Be careful though, if you have only one on (which is what I have), it causes an unbalance in weight and if you are not careful the bike can tip. But as long as you are aware, it will not be a problem. For example, I mounted it on the right side, so when I walk my bike I stand on the left side to counter the weight. not a big deal if you know. it folds up onto the side of the bike. the bottom comes up and the sides fold in, so it is flat , but is leans against the bike. It is not obtrusive when folded and does not bother me. Advise..when installing, put it as far back on the rear bike rack as you can so it does not interfere (when open) with your foot when pedaling.I recommend.Can carry a lot. Be careful though, if you have only one on (which is what I have), it causes an unbalance in weight and if you are not careful the bike can tip. But as long as you are aware, it will not be a problem. For example, I mounted it on the right... » Read More it folds up onto the side of the bike. the bottom comes up and the sides fold in, so it is flat , but is leans against the bike. It is not obtrusive when folded and does not bother me. Advise..when installing, put it as far back on the rear bike rack as you can so it does not interfere (when open) with your foot when pedaling.I recommend.Can carry a lot. Be careful though, if you have only one on (which is what I have), it causes an unbalance in weight and if you are not careful the bike can tip. But as long as you are aware, it will not be a problem. For example, I mounted it on the right side, so when I walk my bike I stand on the left side to counter the weight. not a big deal if you know. « Show Less
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Does your bike have a mount for a kick stand? Is it the same height as a normal bike? How high off the ground?
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This stand only allows a bike with no kickstand to stay upright. The tire / wheel is actually locked in place, so no peddling while the bike is in place.
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On my bike, without trimming the legs of the kickstand, the front wheel was about three inches off the ground. The bike on which I had this kickstand installed was a Sun EZ-1 recumbent so most "normal" bikes would probably balance differently.
1697040
I have a 2-bike floor stand. I cover my bike close to the rack, then lift the front wheel to put it in the rack so the integrity of the cover isn't affected. It's a sturdy cover.
2173825
Mine spread to about a foot apart when deployed. I actually have to "lean" the bike a bit sideways when pushing it off the kickstand or both feet try to "catch" at the same time and interfere with each other. Same procedure when backing it up to deploy the kickstand. Great product.
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Yes, you can, but bike will stand up very high, not that it really matter if parking bike on level ground. If height annoy you, remove rubber feet, cut off even amounts of legs and replace rubber feet. Don't cut off more than an inch or too near the first bend. You still want the leg to go down, not sideways
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With the bike running you can easily ride it into the stand. Yes, the bike will stand by itself once its in the stand.