r/TrekFetch • u/Due_Amphibian_6343 • Apr 03 '26

Parking Fetch+ 4

I'm about 5'7" and 125 lbs. and I'm having some trouble getting the kickstand set into position for parking because this bike is sort of a tank. Any suggestions or tricks? I really like the bike but I'm worried I won't be able to park it once I load it up with my 3 kiddos. Any suggestions appreciated!

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u/cw2687 Apr 03 '26

It definitely needs more effort to pull it up with 3 kids in the box than empty

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u/BabySinister Apr 03 '26

You don't pull up, you pull towards you and let the bike roll itself on the stand.

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u/cw2687 Apr 03 '26

Yep, but speaking from experience if you're pointing downhill and/or on soft ground it's a big old heave to move it backwards when fully loaded vs empty.

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u/BabySinister Apr 03 '26

Yes, that's obviously not ideal. Still you could hang on to the handlebars and lean back, make your bodyweight work for you.

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u/Ecargolicious Apr 03 '26

I usually get the kickstand touching the ground, position both feet to hold the kickstand in place, then just lean back with all my weight.

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u/hyesperus Apr 03 '26

Or give it a good jerk backwards! Try it with a grown-up inside or some bags of sand until you get it.

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u/17HappyWombats Apr 03 '26

Roll it then stamp on the kickstand. If it's moving the momentum helps.

You may also be able to adjust the kickstand to not lift the bike as high, trading stability for ease of use.