Pletscher Optima Long Kickstand BB Mount If your bike has a high bottom bracket, this longer Pletscher kickstand might be just the ticket if you want to make your bike freestanding. A kickstand makes it easier to park a bike where there's nowhere convenient to lean it Centre kickstand - this propstand bolts into the space at the front of the chainstays, just above the bottom bracket Aluminium construction with powder coated metallic-silver finish The fatigue tested spring mechanism ensures the kickstand leg stays in place when in use, resting on the ground, or in line with the LH chainstay when you're riding the bike Supplied with mounting plate, bolt and washer The kickstand's 350mm leg can be cut to size with a hacksaw Maximum recommended load: 25kg Manufacturer's published weight: 254g Optional extra - to help prevent marring flooring, the leg takes this plastic rubber shoe Pletscher Pletscher is the Swiss company who are the recognised masters in making better quality cycling kickstands.