Someone on twitter just pointed me in the direction of this doc https://t.co/koGsYQQyed which appears to claim that all second-hand bikes must be fitted with chain-guards.
is that really true?
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Chain guards required on second hand bikes?
(14 posts)- Started 10 years ago by SRD
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Posted 10 years ago #
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" There must be a chain guard that covers the chain for at least 25mm from its point of intersection with the chain wheel."
Is that not covered by a front derailleur?
Posted 10 years ago # -
BS6102 only applies to new bikes as far as I know and has largely been superceded by the BSEN standards which are European wide and specific for different types of bicycle.
I've never heard the chain guard thing but in the unlikely event it's true it would make all BMXs illegal.
Posted 10 years ago # -
Since that Southwark document doesn't specify road-going cycles, it would also make used track cycles & (most?) single speeds illegal.
Posted 10 years ago # -
I think most of that applies to new bikes as well. Interesting that there is no mention of a bell.
does trading standards apply to private sales?
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I'm sure it has the best of intentions but looks like the sort of tripe thought up by someone who's only ever seen a photo of a bike and then had a think about all the scare stories they've heard.
Especially the bit on reflectors. I'd give them 1.5 out of 4 for that.
I doubt a front derailleur counts as a chain guard.
They forgot about a bell - frankly a lot more use than a bloomin chain guard.
Handgrips and end plugs not being the same thing...the former without the latter can still leave bar-ends which can take a good gouge out of something.
Nothing in there for the blindingly obvious such as checking that the frame doesn't have any big cracks in it, or the transmission isn't bent.
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Anyway, you haven't lived until you've had your shoelace pinned between the chain and front chainring when you pull up to a halt and fall over sideways. Poor man's SPD fail.
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Poor man's SPD fail.
Ha! Reminds me to buy new laces. Chopped the ends off the right hand one.
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I have found myself coming to a stop with lace wrapped around pedal too. I tie at least quadruple knots now.
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"I have found myself coming to a stop with lace wrapped around pedal too. I tie at least quadruple knots now”
That's why The Man invented velcro
Posted 10 years ago # -
I imagine the shoelace-crank thing could be tricky to escape on a fixie but gentle reverse-pedalling usually works on freewheeling things.
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Ah yes Wingpig, you speak truth. But I have bad pedals on my hack bike. They are half and halfs and if I could get them off I would. The lace catches in the spd half and you have to stop to unwind it.
Velour Crochet on a bike? whatever next?
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There's a simple solution to the shoelace conundrum. Just tuck the tied laces betwixt shoe upper and shoe tongue, preferably pointing away from the bike. Voila! Case solved.
It's the shoelace equivalent of tucking a trouser leg into your sock. Just remember to untuck the laces if you are going into pedestrian mode, especially if you have an important meeting.
Posted 10 years ago # -
I found the hard end bit of laces is sore on your feet if you tuck it into shoes. I tend to tick laces into socks too.
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