I don’t know if riders have found such a phenomenon that the bicycles around them are basically not equipped with stand bracket. Whether it is a mountain bike or a road bike, there are many people who do not install stand bracket, and of course there are still people who do.
Why is it that the stand bracket is not installed?
First of all, it is not safe to install stand brackets. Many professional bicycle races do not install it. If the stand bracket is installed, it cannot pass the competition inspection.
The installation of bicycle stand brackets will increase the risk when riding. For example, when going through bumpy road, the stand bracket is likely to drop itself due to the bumpy road conditions, causing unnecessary danger.
In particular, the stand bracket that has been used for a long time is easy to drop down by itself when passing through bumpy road. Maybe it is not necessary to go through bumpy road conditions. Just when the bike turns, the stand bracket may be put down by itself.
If you are a cyclist who often participates in cycling activities or cycling competitions, I do not recommend that you install stand bracket on your bike. It is extremely dangerous to install that, especially for those who often cross the road.
In addition, the installation of the stand bracket will affect the overall beauty of the bike. If it is installed on a very expensive and professional bike, the beauty of the bike will inevitably decline. Therefore, for the sake of beauty, many riders do not install stand bracket.
For many valuable bicycles, the installation of stand bracket is nothing more than lowering their appearance and professionalism. When installing the stand bracket, it will also increase the overall weight of the bike.
You know, when a bike reaches a certain level, a gram of it will be more expensive than gold. Therefore, in order to reduce the weight properly, many riders naturally do not install stand bracket.
Especially for cross road bikes and heavy mountain bikes, weight is very important. What’s more, the weight of one stand bracket is about one kilogram, so the installation of foot support has to be abandoned for the sake of lightweight.
Another saying is that it will damage the frame. The stand bracket is usually installed at the rear of the frame. For some expensive frames, there is no special installation position. It is said that the stand bracket will rub against the paint, and it will loose and bump and hit the frame during riding. In particular, the carbon fiber frame has no special installation position. If it is installed, it will be easy to scratch the frame. Therefore, this is also the reason why many riders do not install it.
