One of my only real fears on a low bike is people jumping out and having their knees sawn off. It makes me a lot more cautious than I otherwise might be (only a good thing!)
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Random carnage...
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Posted 13 years ago #
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dammit I want a 'bent!
Posted 13 years ago # -
Dave, you'd probably have less worries about peoples legs if you didn't have the razor spikes fitted, Ben Hur style.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Dave, I've been riding invisiblebikes for seven years and have so far completely failed in my knee-sawing endeavours. You could buy a chainring guard from LBB if you felt the need, though.
Posted 13 years ago # -
On a serious note there was a commuting comrade down at Juniper Green 8.45 a.m. - ambulance there, close to Kinleith Arms pub.
Posted 13 years ago # -
oh dear, hope it's 1 not as serious as it sounds and 2 no-one I know (selfish but true :-( )
Posted 13 years ago # -
@arellcat - I do have a chainguard, but it's for the 70t ring. It's bigger than a dinner plate!
On 52t at the moment, so not sure it would really be of much benefit.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Random carnage...
narrowly avoided this morning on Morrison Street.
Proceeding down towards Haymarket faster than usual thanks to a flooky run on the lights at Diane's Pool Bar. In the middle-of-the-road cycle lane cruising up the inside of the stationary queue of cars when a door swings open directly infront of me and a dozy suit step out into my line of red tarmac.
Simultaneous stern rebuke and drastic avoiding action required to remedy the situation, followed by an over-the-shoulder scowl and further vocal advice. Fortunately another car door didn't swing open infront of me while I was concentrating on addressing matters to the rear.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Fortunately another car door didn't swing open infront of me while I was concentrating on addressing matters to the rear.
Full marks for bike control!
As the roads continue to become temporary car parks expect more action of this sort.Single occupancy vehicles are so much safer!
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