How to Add a DuoStand to Your HSD Gen 1

This article refers to the HSD Gen 1. If you need to install a DuoStand on other kid-carrying bike models, check out this article instead.

The DuoStand is a dual-leg, center-mount kickstand that fits the HSD. Adding the DuoStand to your HSD gives you extra stability when loading and unloading kids and cargo.

Installing the DuoStand is simple, but the hardware required for installation varies from case to case. In some cases, you may need additional hardware beyond what’s included in your DuoStand package.

That’s because there are different generations of DuoStands on the market, along with two HSD frame variants (the difference between the two frame types is extremely subtle and only affects kickstand installation).

In this article, you’ll learn:

How to figure out which HSD frame type you own;
How to figure out which generation of DuoStand you own;
What parts and instructions you’ll need to install your DuoStand on your HSD.

Identifying Your HSD Gen 1 Frame Type
Identifying Your DuoStand Generation
Required Parts & Instructions
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1. Identifying Your HSD Gen 1 Frame Type

Two types of HSD Gen 1 frames have been produced and sold. We refer to them as HSD Gen 1 and HSD Gen 1A. The only difference between these two frame types is the shape of the kickstand mount. Otherwise, the two frame types are completely identical.

Let’s take a look at the kickstand mount for each frame type. It’s located on your HSD’s chainstay, just in front of the rear wheel.

As you can see, the HSD Gen 1 has a flat kickstand mount. On the HSD Gen 1A, the kickstand mount also has vertical “walls.” These little walls provide built-in reinforcement for the kickstand mount.

2. Identifying Your DuoStand Generation

The DuoStand Gen 1 was originally released specifically for the HSD Gen 1 e-cargo bike. Since then, newer generations of this kickstand have been released and are compatible with additional bike platforms.

Here’s what the DuoStand generations look like:

DuoStand Gen 1
DuoStand Gen 1 is quite visually distinct from other newer generations with its fixed legs and smaller feet.

DuoStand Gen 2
DuoStand Gen 2 & Gen 3 have height-adjustable legs and rubber feet extending out to widen their support base.

DuoStand Gen 3

Although the DuoStand Gen 3 looks just like the Gen 2 when installed, you can identify the Gen 3 from its cylindrical sleeve that runs through the middle of the base like an axis:

DuoStand Gen 2's Base

DuoStand Gen 3's Base

3. Required Parts & Instructions

Now that you’ve figured out which HSD frame type and DuoStand generation you own, here’s what you’ll need to put it all together.

	HSD Gen 1	HSD Gen 1A
DuoStand Gen 3	Requires the DuoStand HSD Kit and Flat Plate Download the manual	Requires the Flat Plate Download the manual
DuoStand Gen 2	Requires the DuoStand HSD Kit Download the manual	All necessary parts are included in your DuoStand package. Download the manual
DuoStand Gen 1	All necessary parts are included in your DuoStand package. Download the manual	All necessary parts are included in your DuoStand package. Download the manual

The DuoStand HSD Kit and Flat Plate are sold separately, and can be obtained from your dealer. Instructions on how to use the additional hardware to install your DuoStand can be found in the online manuals provided above, but don’t hesitate to let your dealer know if you need some help!