You're deep in the mountains on your dirt bike, miles away from the nearest paved road, the sun starting to dip below the horizon. The trail’s been a mix of loose rock, shallow river crossings, and glorious, flowing singletrack. You’re in the zone. That is, until your rear tire goes soft. Flat. No cell signal, no buddies in sight, and certainly no garage with a bike stand waiting to help you out. Just you, your bike, and whatever tools you brought along.
Now what?
You could try the old trick, i.e. find a tree or a rock, awkwardly lean the bike, and try to balance everything while pulling the axle. Or if you're lucky, maybe a buddy's willing to hold the rear end up while you work. But let’s be honest, that's a gamble at best, and a recipe for a dropped bike at worst. That’s where Trail Tech’s new Trail Stand comes into play.
This thing is ridiculously simple. It weighs just 10 ounces—about the same as a can of soda—and collapses down to 10 inches. Small enough to stash in your backpack or tool roll without a second thought. Pull it out, telescope it to the height you need—up to 19 inches—and wedge it under your swingarm or frame, opposite your kickstand. Just like that, your rear wheel is off the ground, ready for a tube swap, chain adjustment, or trail-side MacGyver fix.
It’s not trying to be a miracle tool. It won’t replace your paddock stand at home, and you definitely wouldn’t use it for major teardown work. But out here, in the dirt and dust, it's about as close to divine intervention as it gets.
Trail Tech even thought about the little stuff. The pivoting silicone-covered feet help it grip both your bike and the ground, even if that ground is soft, rocky, or sloped. A Velcro strap comes with it, too, so you can lock your front brake and keep the bike from rolling while you're working. And when you're done? It packs up into a tidy little mesh pouch and disappears back into your bag until the next time adventure strikes.
No, it's not the flashiest thing in your toolkit. But it's one of those set-it-and-forget-it items that earns its keep the moment you really need it. When you're out where any tow truck doesn’t reach and your bike needs a lift, the Trail Stand might just save your ride—and your sanity.
MSRP is a totally reasonable $79.95, available at Trail Tech's official website, but more importantly, available when you need it most.
