Other forms: kickstands
A kickstand is a device that allows you to rest a bicycle in an upright position, without having to lean it against something. Don't just drop your bike in the driveway when you get home — use your kickstand!
Many bikes and motorcycles come with kickstands, pieces of metal that you can flip down and rest against the ground. Kick your kickstand and you've got an easy way to balance your bicycle while you run into the store or knock on a friend's door. The original kickstand, invented in the 1860s, was very tall, extending all the way from the handlebars to the ground. These days, kickstands are more common on kids' bikes than adults'.