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The problem in many cases is
The problem in many cases is that some form of illness is seen as an excuse. That is so wrong. If a person has been killed then the perpetrator should be punished accordingly. Any mental state should not be considered. they have still killed. Indeed anyone who has killed when not sound of mind should have a more severe punishment as they obviously don’t have the “normal” state of mind that actually stops most people killing> No sympathy, just consequences.
We cannot live in a world where everybody is gievn the benefit of the doubt or compassion.
Whinging and moaning aside.
Whinging and moaning aside.
Ebikes, assuming that they aare not “chipped” or what ever, and are thus withing the roughly 15mph limit, are classed as cycles and can be used legaly where ever a normal bike is used. End.
Lets ignore other rants shall we as well as getting terminolgy right? A Byway will have legal vehicular right for example whereas the term path may not even refer to a public right of way let alone somewhere a bike can legally be.
Can’t remember what the
Can’t remember what the judder was all about but I do remember that my bike had the set up that was sure to vibrate under breaking. 100% defo the internet said. Mine didn’t . Worth checking though. It was a doddle to fix I remember, just an “uphanger” in the mudgaurd mount hole.
I used a single speed
I used a single speed Tricross for years for banging round the local forestry gravel and easy MTB stuff. Nice bikes. I got through a front rim a year (4000+ miles pa) . Cheap and easy enough to replce though. It took 38mm tyres with a bit of space so more than enough.
Wish I hadn’t sold it now.
There must be stacks of rim braked CX bikes out there which do the job nicely and don’t have the slow handling that modern “gravel” bikes have.
Ped deaths are from 2 causes.
Ped deaths are from 2 causes. Idiot drivers who miss peds doing what they are allowed to do and peds who are too bloody stupid to stay alive. The latter deserve it. 2 totally different issues largely created by modern society eg smart phones and arrogance.
Good idea. If that is needed
Good idea. If that is needed to get you on the bike grow up.
Agreed its a silly little thing but if every event did it it would have a small impact. Each little step is important. To say otherwise is like saying that its ok for one person to contribute to global warming as long as others don’t.
Leaving that sorts of gap to
Leaving that sorts of gap to the car in front is just plain idiotic. Stuff anyone else. If a car slots in in front of you then just back off again. So what, its not a race. To stop the passing block them. No fixed rules, just be dominant.
Sorry if its a bit late but
Sorry if its a bit late but might I suggest?:
Not a woven fabric as most are. It holds muck, is never water proof and takes for ever to dry.
Avoid zips. They are the first things to break.
Light fastening that is solid not a strap. So the light always point to the rear not down and doesn’t wiggle. Movement means eventual breakage.
Tool free attachment at all stages so not screw on bracket. Crap idea that makes swapping bikes awkward. Velcro is perfect if properly done.
No interference with possible use of arse saver type splash guards. The type of person who is fussy about a bags looks is the same person who is daft enough not to use mudguards
Size is irrelevant as we all want different things.
Then they are not cycle lanes
Then they are not cycle lanes but lanes to allow and encourage motorcycles. Bit like saying that buses shouldn’t be in motorcycle lanes.
Bells do have the advantage
Bells do have the advantage that people know what they are. Well decent ones anyway, not the single ring pingers.
A skid indicates that something is stopping too fast. A clicking freewheel means nothing to a non cyclist (or someone with a properly maintained or designed bike.
) A voice can work but is so often misued and isn’t cycle specific. A bell says that a bike is coming as a horn says that a motorised vehicle is there.
I refuse to accept that a bell cannot be mounted. They fit bars or the seat post, which is where mine is. . As you should be slowing when approaching a pedestrian or slower cyclist or what ever control isn’t an issue. If it is then the riding speed should be slower still.
Of course bells don’t work with the dimwits who are deliberatley deaf but remember the idea isn’t to get them to move out of your way, its to tell them you are there. What they do then depedns on their nature as a human.
Nothing of course will work for those with no genuine hearing or they complete antisocial morons who use headphones in public. Its not the wearing thats wrong, its the oblivion to the world around you.
To those who say “bells don’t work”. Of course they don’t always but why should that be an objection to them? NOTHING works in every situation does it but that never ever is the reason to stop using something.
Tolerant of cyclists? The
Tolerant of cyclists? The drivers are way better than they were. Even with the increase in traffic in the last, say, 40 years I reckon that most drivers are better in their attitude towards cyclists. However the amount of traffic has considerably increased so there are way more on the roads. Driving standards are dire. Most people don’t indicate, don’t use the Highway Code and are impatient.
Don’t forget that anything
Don’t forget that anything with a tread will wear quicker than a fat slick tread. Gravel also is hard on tyres not easier. Throw in the fact that your tyres have been fairly light by some standards and the wear isn’t suprising. As gravel needs no tread anyway just use some hefty road/touring/hybrid tyres.
I’ll be polite but blunt.
I’ll be polite but blunt. Ieeing as you know your motorcycles I’ll ask this. Would you recommend a Ducati 1199 to some one just going for their CBT?
Thats what you are doing.
Nice to have the cash but you need to see what works for you first. It could be the “best” in the world but if it doesn’t suit your riding its crap.
What’s wrong with the stays?
What’s wrong with the stays? Same as most guards. I assume that you realise that they are meant to be trimmed after fitting. Bet there are front QRs. They look just like SKS stays to me.
You won’t miss the little
You won’t miss the little sprocket at the back. Bet you don’t spin out 52/12 anyway. Just get the cassette with the largest rear sprocket you can find.
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