The brake-bar on the Urban Advantage stroller seems tight. Is this normal?
Yes, the kickstand comes down and is locked into place when you step on the brake-bar. This takes some additional force. It is normal and will take less force after some use. There is an adjusting-screw on the cable near the brake-bar. Turning the adjusting-screw clockwise reduces the amount of force required to extend the kickstand. Adjust the screw for the least amount of tension that still allows the kickstand legs to remain in the vertical position.