Single-leggers are fine & the way to go for daily use.

But if the lean angle exceeds such and such and the weight is more than so and so, a single-legged kickstand will be overwhelmed.

This Pletscher Two-Legger thrives in  those conditions.

We wouldn't offer it if it weren't spectacular. Here's how it is:

--It works great.

--It's clever.

--It's Swiss.

--It has heritage without being trendy and coveteous.

--It's affordable, although just barely.

--You can't buy it at the Five-and-Dime.

 It weighs about 1.6 pounds.

As is the case with the single-letter kickstand, you have to cut it to size.

Here's what you do:

1. Set the bike vertical (on both wheels, pretty much its natural orientation, but not leaning. Measure the bottom bracket height. That's center of the crank (center of the bolt) to the ground. Shag carpet? Shave it. You want an accurate number in millimeters. Call that number X for now. (Not Roman Numeral Ten, just "X")

2. Look at the kickstand legs. There are raised cut-marks in 10mm gradations. 

3. Cut each leg at X.

The rear wheel will be raised a bit off the ground, and if you want it lower, cut more. But this is a good first cut.

We also sell rubber feet for them, $3. They're not necessary, but on hardwood floors, they're almost necessary.