Bike Kickstands That Actually Hold the Bike Up
Bolt-on side kickstands in two ranges: five fixed lengths for kids bikes with 12 to 20 inch wheels, and an adjustable aluminum stand for adult bikes from 20 to 29 inches. Pick your wheel size and it arrives at the right length.
1 Which bike is it for?
2 Wheel size of the bike
Measure the wheel, not the frame — the size is printed on the tire sidewall. Unsure? Read the size guide.
2 Wheel size of the bike
3 How does your frame mount a stand?
Look just behind the crank on the non-chain side and count the bolt holes. No holes there? Pick the center mount. How to check your frame.
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Most bikes in a household have nowhere to lean
Watch what happens at the end of a ride. An adult swings a leg off and leans the bike on a fence, a car, a porch step. A six-year-old cannot reach any of those, so the bike goes down on the driveway with the derailleur or the brake lever taking the hit. Do it twice a day for a summer and you have scratched paint, a bent lever and a chain that keeps coming off.
The frustrating part is that most kids bikes ship without a stand even though the frame is drilled for one. Manufacturers leave it off to save weight and a couple of dollars per unit, and because a stand is genuinely a hazard while a child is still on training wheels and prone to catching a foot on it. That reasoning stops the day the training wheels come off, but nobody sends you a kickstand in the post to mark the occasion.
The adult version of the same story runs differently and ends in the same place. A mountain bike, a hybrid, a folding commuter or a fat-tire e-bike almost never leaves the shop with a stand, because weight and trail clearance win every argument at the design stage. That is a fair call on a race bike and a nuisance everywhere else. You still have to park the thing at the trailhead, outside a store, in a hallway and against a garage wall where it slides down and takes the next bike with it. A 30 pound e-bike leaning on a car door is a scratch waiting to happen.
So people improvise on both sides. Parents lay the bike flat by the back door, where somebody trips over it. Adults buy a generic one-size stand off a marketplace, discover it is four inches too long, and end up with a bike balanced on the stand with the rear wheel in the air, rolling off the moment anyone touches the handlebars. One of our own buyers ordered the wrong wheel range first time and had to reorder, which is exactly the friction we are trying to remove.
The fix is not complicated. It is a stand that reaches the ground at the right angle for that bike, bolted to a real mounting point, with a foot that does not sink into a lawn. On a child's bike that means a leg cut to the wheel size. On an adult bike it means a leg you can adjust and a plate that matches the bracket the frame already has. That is why this site is organized around wheel size and mounting point rather than around a catalog.
Two ranges, built around one job
Sized to the wheel, 12 to 29 inches
The kids range is five fixed lengths, one per wheel size, from 7.3 in for a 12 inch bike up to 11.0 in for a 20 inch bike. The adult range is one adjustable stand in two wheel ranges, S for 20 to 22 inch wheels and M for 24 to 29 inch wheels.
Length is the whole game with a kickstand. Too long and the stand lifts the rear wheel clear of the ground, so the bike pivots on the foot and rolls away. Too short and the bike leans over far enough to tip on any slope. On the kids range the five lengths step up in roughly three-quarter-inch increments, which tracks the wheel-size ladder that kids bikes are built on. On the adult range you set the leg on the bike instead.
Bolts to the frame the bike already has
The kids clamp plate wraps the rear chainstay and pulls tight with a single bolt. The adult stand comes in three mounting patterns instead, so you match the plate to whatever bracket your frame carries.
The kids plate is 3 mm steel with an oval slot 0.41 in (10.5 mm) across, so it takes a standard kickstand bolt of 0.31 to 0.39 in (8.0 to 10.0 mm) and gives you a little fore-and-aft play to clear a weld. The adult plate comes as a two-hole version, a three-hole version, or a center mount that bolts under the bottom bracket when the chainstay has nothing to bolt to.
A foot that works on grass
On the kids stand the molded rubber foot is angled and flared rather than pointed, so it spreads the load instead of sinking into a lawn or slipping on wet concrete.
This is where cheap stands fail in a garden. A narrow metal tip punches straight into soft ground and the bike goes over an hour later. The flared rubber tip also keeps the stand quiet against a hard floor, which matters more than you would think in a garage at seven in the morning.
Aluminum alloy and two Allen keys
The adult stand is thickened aluminum alloy, weighs 14.0 oz (0.397 kg), and ships with two Allen keys in the box. That is the one place where it is easier to fit than the kids stand, which arrives with no bolt at all.
Buyers describe it in plain terms rather than in specifications. One fitted it to a mountain bike and called it very sturdy once mounted. Another runs it on a 20 by 4.0 fat-tire electric dirt bike. The material and the measured weight both come from the spec sheet, and no load rating is published for either range, because nobody has measured one.
The adjustable stand for 20 to 29 inch wheels
The reason this range exists is that the kids stand stops at a 20 inch wheel, and a very large share of the people looking for a bike kickstand are not shopping for a child. They ride a hardtail with no factory stand, a hybrid that came with a blanking plate where a stand should be, a folding commuter with 20 inch wheels, or an e-bike heavy enough that leaning it on anything is a bad idea. All of those are now covered.
Two wheel ranges instead of one length per size
Adult frames vary too much for a fixed length to work the way it does on a child's bike, so the leg adjusts instead. Pick S if the tire sidewall says 20, 21 or 22 inches, which covers folding bikes, small-wheel commuters and most fat-tire builds. Pick M if it says 24, 26, 27.5 or 29 inches, which covers mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrids and the majority of e-bikes. You set the leg once when you fit the stand and it stays where you put it.
Average across 1,099 verified buyer ratings on the adult adjustable kickstand
— Kickaroo verified buyer ratings, 2026
Three mounting patterns, decided by your frame
This is the choice people get wrong, and it takes ten seconds to get right. Look at the left chainstay just behind the crank. If there is a bracket with two bolt holes, order the two-hole plate. If it has three, order the three-hole plate, which is the most common arrangement on mountain bike frames. If the chainstay carries no bracket at all, order the center mount, which bolts underneath the bottom bracket between the two chainstays instead. One buyer picked the wrong option first time and reordered, which is why this paragraph exists rather than a line of small print.
What buyers say about it
The written feedback on this stand is unusually consistent about weight and rigidity. "I found it very sturdy when mounted on my MTB bike," one buyer wrote. Another, running a folding bike, reported it "solid quality and long enough on maximum elongated leg for 20 inch wheel folding bike," which is the adjustment doing its job at the far end of its range. A third summed it up as "heavy duty, great force bikes, adjustable for all sizes."
The comment we find most useful is from an owner of a 20 by 4.0 fat-tire electric dirt bike: "Perfect size for my 20x4.0 fat tire electric dirt bike. It's identical to the one they sell at my local e-bike store for $39.95 + tax." That is a buyer, not us, putting a shop price on the same part, and it is the number we struck through on the price.
Weight of the adult stand, 0.397 kg, in thickened aluminum alloy
— Kickaroo product specification, 2026
Two limits are worth stating before you order. The adult stand is sold one per order, because that item is capped at a single unit per order, so there is no 2-Pack on this range the way there is on the kids range. It adjusts, and the range it covers is the wheel range printed on the option you choose. If your frame is carbon, or full suspension with no bracket on the swingarm, the mountain bike kickstand guide shows where a stand can attach on those frames.
We read all 34 written reviews before we sold one
Star averages tell you almost nothing about a $25 part. What tells you something is which sentences repeat. So instead of quoting the three nicest reviews, here is the full tally of every theme that came up more than once, and the two that came up only once.
| What buyers bring up | Written reviews mentioning it | Share of 34 |
|---|---|---|
| The build feels solid for the price | 12 | 35% |
| Straightforward to fit | 5 | 15% |
| Ordered the wrong length | 5 | 15% |
| No bolt in the box | 3 | 9% |
| Bike stands up as expected | 3 | 9% |
| Spring needs a nudge to retract | 2 | 6% |
| Rubber foot worked loose | 1 | 3% |
Two things jump out. The first is that build quality is the single most repeated positive, at 12 mentions out of 34, usually phrased as the metal being thicker than expected. The second is that the two real friction points are not about the stand failing. They are about ordering the wrong length, and about the box containing no bolt. Both are settled on this page: the wheel size printed on the tire picks the length, and a standard bolt from the hardware store finishes the fitting.
The data behind those claims
of the 456 buyer ratings on the kids range are five stars
— Kickaroo buyer feedback analysis, 2026
written reviews describe ordering the wrong length, the single most common complaint
— Kickaroo buyer feedback analysis, 2026
is the most-bought wheel size, ahead of 18 in and 12 in
— Kickaroo buyer feedback analysis, 2026
These come from counting every rating we have collected, not from a survey. The full corpus, including the one-star ratings we exclude from the review page, is what the table above is built on.
How it stacks up against the alternatives
| Option | Wheel sizes covered | How the length is set | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickaroo kids stand | 12 to 20 in | Fixed, one length per wheel size | Bike parks itself, a child can do it alone |
| Kickaroo adult stand | 20 to 29 in, in two ranges | Adjustable leg, set once on the bike | A bike that came with no stand finally gets one |
| Adult kickstand cut down with a saw | Whatever you cut it to | Hacksaw, once, permanently | Rear wheel lifted, bike rolls off the stand |
| Universal one-size stand | Rarely right at either end | Varies by seller | Right for one bike in the house, wrong for the others |
| No stand at all | Not applicable | Not applicable | Bike goes down on the drive after every ride |
The comparison that matters is not against a rival brand, it is against the two things people actually do instead, which are buying a stand that does not match the bike and buying nothing. Our own numbers make the point: 5 of the 34 written reviews on the kids range are about a length mismatch, and that is on a listing that already sells five sizes. On a one-size stand the mismatch rate is structurally higher, because four of the five wheel sizes are wrong by definition. The adult range answers the same problem from the other side, with an adjustable leg and a plate chosen to match the frame rather than a length chosen to match a guess.
The length is the only thing that matters on a kids kickstand, and it is the only thing most people get wrong. If the rear wheel comes off the ground when the stand is down, the bike is not parked, it is balanced.— Dana Whitfield, bike mechanic and founder of Kickaroo
Everything else worth knowing
How to pick and fit the right kickstand
Decide which range first. A wheel of 12 to 20 inches is the kids range and you pick a fixed length. A wheel of 20 to 29 inches is the adult range and you pick a wheel range plus a mounting plate. A 20 inch wheel sits in both, so a child's 20 inch bike takes the 11.0 in kids stand while a 20 inch folding or fat-tire adult bike takes the adult stand in size S.
On the adult stand, count the bolt holes. The bracket on the chainstay behind the crank has two holes, three holes, or does not exist. Two holes takes the two-hole plate, three takes the three-hole plate, and no bracket takes the center mount that bolts under the bottom bracket. Two Allen keys come in the box, so there is nothing else to buy.
Start at the tire, not the frame. Kids bikes are sold by wheel diameter, and that number is molded into the sidewall of the tire next to the pressure rating. A bike described as a 16 inch bike has 16 inch wheels regardless of how tall the frame looks. Read the tire, then pick the matching length from the selector at the top of this page.
If you fall between two sizes, go shorter. This comes up on bikes with unusually low bottom brackets or fat tires. A slightly short stand leans the bike a little further over than intended, which is stable. A slightly long one lifts the rear wheel and turns the whole bike into a pivot. One buyer deliberately fitted the 10.0 in stand to a 20 inch bike for exactly this reason and reported it worked fine.
Check the chainstay before you order. The plate needs a flat spot with a bolt hole on the non-chain side, just behind the crank. Look for a flat plate or an existing hole there, which is where the stand was meant to go from the factory.
Have a bolt ready. The stand ships without one. Most bikes already have a kickstand bolt in the frame plate, often holding a plastic blanking cover, and that is the bolt you reuse. If yours does not, the slot in the clamp plate is 0.41 in (10.5 mm) across and takes a standard kickstand bolt from any bike shop.
Fit it, then load it. Bolt the plate flat against the stay, snug it up, put the bike on the stand and lean on the saddle. If the plate rotates, tighten it further. One buyer found the bolt worked loose over a few weeks and fixed it with thread lock, which is a reasonable precaution on a bike that gets ridden hard.
If a weld is in the way, go inside. Some frames have a brake mount or a proud weld on the outer face of the stay. Fitting the plate on the inner face instead is an accepted workaround and one of our buyers did exactly that on a 20 inch bike.
The full walkthrough with each step in order is in the installation guide, and the sizing detail lives in the size guide.
Specifications
| Wheel size | Stand length | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 12 in | 7.3 in (18.5 cm) | 4.9 oz (139 g) |
| 14 in | 8.1 in (20.5 cm) | 5.1 oz (144 g) |
| 16 in | 8.9 in (22.5 cm) | 5.2 oz (146 g) |
| 18 in | 10.0 in (25.5 cm) | 5.5 oz (155 g) |
| 20 in | 11.0 in (28 cm) | 5.6 oz (159 g) |
| Clamp plate | 0.98 x 1.65 in (2.5 x 4.2 cm), 3 mm thick |
| Mounting slot | 0.41 in (10.5 mm) |
| Takes a bolt of | 0.31-0.39 in (8.0-10.0 mm) bolt |
| Mounting position | Side mount, rear chainstay |
| Materials | Painted steel body, molded rubber foot |
| In the box | One kickstand. No bolt is supplied. |
Adult range
| Wheel ranges | S: 20-22 in · M: 24-29 in |
| Mounting patterns | Two-hole plate · Three-hole plate · Center mount |
| Leg | Adjustable in length, set on the bike |
| Weight | 14.0 oz (0.397 kg) |
| Materials | Thickened aluminum alloy |
| In the box | One kickstand and two Allen keys |
Kids lengths and weights are the measured figures on the spec sheet for each size. On the adult stand we publish the weight and the wheel ranges the spec sheet states, and no leg length, because it does not publish one. No load rating is published for either range, because nobody has measured one.
Shipping, returns and what happens after you order
Orders are processed in 1-2 business days and arrive in 6-10 business days in total. Shipping is free to all 4 countries we deliver to, listed in the shipping policy. You get a Stripe confirmation email immediately and a tracking number by email once the parcel is moving.
Returns run 30 days from delivery, including if you simply picked the wrong length. Return postage is on us. The full terms are on the refund policy page.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across both ranges
The kids range carries 416 verified buyer ratings and the adult range carries 1,099, both averaging 4.9. Below are three of the kids reviews, with the photos their buyers submitted. The reviews page carries the rest along with the full star distribution.
"Quick delivery and really good item. Recommended"
— Sarah H., verified buyer · 16 in
"Fits perfectly for the Btwin 14” bike."
— Sean S., verified buyer · 14 in
"Product matches and is easy to assemble. Thank you!"
— Megan C., verified buyer · 18 in
Verified reviews. Photos are and submitted by verified buyers.
Questions people actually ask
What size kickstand does my kid’s bike need?
Match the kickstand to the wheel size, not the frame. A 12 inch wheel takes the 7.3 in stand, 14 inch takes 8.1 in, 16 inch takes 8.9 in, 18 inch takes 10.0 in and 20 inch takes 11.0 in. The wheel size is almost always printed on the sidewall of the tire, next to the pressure rating. If your bike sits between two sizes, take the shorter one: a stand that is slightly short leans the bike a little further over, while a stand that is too long lifts the wheel and the bike rolls off it.
Does the kickstand come with a bolt?
No. The stand ships on its own, and two separate buyers flagged that before we started selling it, so we say it up front rather than let you find out. The mounting slot in the clamp plate is 0.41 in (10.5 mm) across, which takes a standard kickstand bolt. Most kids bikes already have that bolt sitting in the frame plate behind the bottom bracket, holding a plastic cover or an old stand.
Where does it mount on the bike?
On the rear chainstay, just behind the crank, on the non-chain side. The plate bolts flat against the frame through its 0.41 in (10.5 mm) hole, which takes a standard kickstand bolt of 0.31 to 0.39 in (8.0 to 10.0 mm). If a weld or a brake mount is in the way on the outside of the stay, one buyer solved it by fitting the plate on the inner face of the stay instead, which works just as well.
Will it fit a balance bike?
It fits any balance bike whose rear frame has a kickstand bolt hole behind the crank, which covers most of them. One buyer fitted the 14 in length to a balance bike so it could be left standing at the bike park instead of lying in the dirt. Measure the wheel first, then pick the matching length.
How do I pick the wheel range and the mounting plate on the adult stand?
Two choices, and both are quick. The wheel range is S for 20 to 22 inch wheels and M for 24 to 29 inch wheels, so read the number on the tire sidewall and take the range it falls in. The mounting plate is decided by the bike, not by you: look at the bracket on the chainstay behind the crank and count the bolt holes, which gives you the two-hole or the three-hole plate. If there is no bracket on the stay at all, choose the center mount, which bolts underneath the bottom bracket between the chainstays instead.
Is the adult stand adjustable, and what comes in the box?
The leg adjusts in length, which is how one stand covers a whole wheel range rather than a single wheel size. You set it once on the bike and leave it there. The adult stand ships with two Allen keys, so unlike the kids stand it does not send you looking for a tool or a bolt before you can fit it. The body is thickened aluminum alloy and the whole stand weighs 14.0 oz (0.397 kg).
What is it made of?
A painted steel body with a molded rubber foot. The clamp plate is 3 mm thick. Buyer photos show the paint holding up on bikes that live outdoors, and the most common single comment across the written reviews is that the material feels thicker than expected for the price.
Can I cut it shorter?
One buyer did exactly that. They ordered the shortest length for a 12 inch bike, found it a touch long for their frame, and shortened the lower tube. We do not recommend it as a first move because you lose the factory end and the rubber foot has to be refitted, but it is possible on the plain lower section.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are processed in 1-2 business days and arrive in 6-10 business days in total. Shipping is free, and you get a tracking number by email once the parcel moves. If it does not turn up, the 30-day money-back guarantee covers you.
What if I order the wrong length?
Send it back within 30 days and we refund it, return shipping included. Ordering the wrong length is the single most common complaint in the reviews we read, which is why the size guide is linked from every page on this site rather than buried.
Can I order two different sizes in one go?
Yes, on the kids range. Choose the 2-Pack and you get two separate size selectors, one for each stand, so a household with a 16 inch bike and a 20 inch bike can order both lengths in a single order at $39.95 instead of $69.90. The adult stand is sold one at a time at $29.95, because that item is limited to one unit per order.
Pick up where it matters for your bike
Fitting an adult bike
Which frames take a stand, which do not, and how the adjustable 20 to 29 in stand mounts.
16-inch bike kickstand
The most-bought length in the range, and the size where the training wheels usually come off.
20-inch bike kickstand
The longest stand at 11.0 in, plus what to check before fitting one to a BMX.
Which size do I need?
How to read the wheel size off the tire, and what to do when your bike sits between two sizes.
Park the bike instead of dropping it
Five kids lengths at $24.95, the adjustable adult stand at $29.95, free shipping on both and 30 days to change your mind.
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