Steering dampers?

[stephenjubb]

Hi all,
Anyone used one of these thingummies:
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/hebie-696-steering-damper/aid:254591
or even of these cheapo alternatives?
http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/bic...mfortable/1237445-bicycle_steering_damper.htm
I have an Esge twin legged kickstand on my touring bike. It's very useful not only for parking but also maintenance when touring cos it'll hold one wheel off the ground. Only problem is, once parked, there's nowt to stop the front wheel turning through over 90 degrees. Very irritating and, more than once, the bike's almost fallen over. A steering damper's clearly the answer but I can't seem to get a definitive answer as to how well they work. The Hebie version's a bit pricey, which I don't mind IF it works.
Thoughts?

I have used the herbie on two bikes, excellent bits of kit and really do help with the steering not going all over the place. if you are heavily loaded at front though they are not as effective due to weight of front panniers etc

 

[Geoff Crowther]

I have used the herbie on two bikes, excellent bits of kit and really do help with the steering not going all over the place. if you are heavily loaded at front though they are not as effective due to weight of front panniers etc

Many thanks Stephen. That's exactly the experience I was .looking for. Cheers