/ bikemanforu How to measure your bike for and install a front mount kickstand. Free Shipping www.bikemanforu.com on bike parts, tires, and cycle accessories. Greenfield Industries makes standard front kickstands in two lengths 285mm and 305mm. Most of the time, you'll need the 285mm. Both sizes can be cut to length but how do you know how long or how short?. KZfaq's how-to guru of DIY bike repair provides hands-on instruction, emphasizing the importance of keeping the part and frame flat and even, watching for bolt serrations to act as a lock nut, making sure the pedal is in the right position. Do you need the standard or longer length? Learn how to answer that question by measuring the distance between your bottom bracket and the floor. "If your distance is more than 10 3/4 inches, you might need a little bit longer kickstand. I put this on here, this is the standard 285. Let's see how well it works on the ground." You'll see what's the right length for a bike and what happens when the kickstand is too long. No worries if you're nervous about cutting the length. BikemanforU starts by making sure the bike is up high on a flat surface. Watch step-by-step instruction on how to measure the right length, then take a simple hacksaw and start trimming on an angle. "Remember, let the saw do the work," he cautions, then files the end smooth. 29er mountain bikes are likely to need the longer length. Comes in silver or black. For more how-to DIY videos on bike repair, check out the BikemanforU Channel / bikemanforu Subscribing's free for new vids every week.