A conventional kickstand can no longer do anything, plus or fat bike tires are simply too wide or the system is too high. This means that many products for parking the bike are out of the question if they secure the bike via the rear wheel. But there is another way:

With the Scorpion bike stand from Feedback Sports, the bike is secured via the center. A crank with a hollow axle is required, as this is where the stand is attached and secured. The advantage of this? The bike stands securely and as the rear tire is above the ground, the rear wheel can be turned. This is very practical for repairs or cleaning.

Problem solver or not, the center stand is no match for all bikes. As the crank has to have a hollow axle, many e-bikes are excluded. Bosch, for example, relies on an integrated axle without a hollow space. It looks better with Shimano's Steps drive, and the Scorpion stand makes itself comfortable in the hollow axle with the E8000 E-MTB drive.

The Scorpion stand is available from bike and distribution specialist Intercycle in black, red and green and can carry up to 22 kilos - see the photo gallery for more information.

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