Epic Hi-speed, HiWheel crash on line!

In article ,
Ray Heindl wrote:

Ryan Cousineau wrote:

There's a lot of reasons why safety bicycles took over, and this
video illustrates several. Note that this is something of a
better-case scenario, since the rider landed on his feet, not the
ever-popular face, which is quite easy on a high-wheeler from what
I understand.

I wonder if that's the reason for the feet-over-handlebars position --
to turn face plants into foot plants.

It can't hurt, but I believe the main intention is to keep the feet out
of the way while the pedals (and wheels) spin freely.

I've seen video of modern fixie-riders doing the same thing (feet on
bars) for largely the same reason (pedals spinning freely).

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.

In article ,
Ray Heindl wrote:

Ryan Cousineau wrote:

There's a lot of reasons why safety bicycles took over, and this
video illustrates several. Note that this is something of a
better-case scenario, since the rider landed on his feet, not the
ever-popular face, which is quite easy on a high-wheeler from what
I understand.

I wonder if that's the reason for the feet-over-handlebars position --
to turn face plants into foot plants.

It can't hurt, but I believe the main intention is to keep the feet out
of the way while the pedals (and wheels) spin freely.

I've seen video of modern fixie-riders doing the same thing (feet on
bars) for largely the same reason (pedals spinning freely).

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Feet before face anyday!

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Feet before face anyday!

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Feet before face anyday!

In article . net,
"Brian Wax" wrote:

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Solid rubber tires are normal for high-wheel bikes. I think the only
saving grace is the sheer size of the tire, which tends to let the tire
roll a little more easily over small pavement irregularities. But yeah,
there's another reason why the safety bicycle took over.

Feet before face anyday!

Stop. You'll only get the recumbent people started.

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.

In article . net,
"Brian Wax" wrote:

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Solid rubber tires are normal for high-wheel bikes. I think the only
saving grace is the sheer size of the tire, which tends to let the tire
roll a little more easily over small pavement irregularities. But yeah,
there's another reason why the safety bicycle took over.

Feet before face anyday!

Stop. You'll only get the recumbent people started.

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.

In article . net,
"Brian Wax" wrote:

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Solid rubber tires are normal for high-wheel bikes. I think the only
saving grace is the sheer size of the tire, which tends to let the tire
roll a little more easily over small pavement irregularities. But yeah,
there's another reason why the safety bicycle took over.

Feet before face anyday!

Stop. You'll only get the recumbent people started.

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.

"Ryan Cousineau" wrote in message
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In article . net,
"Brian Wax" wrote:

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Solid rubber tires are normal for high-wheel bikes. I think the only
saving grace is the sheer size of the tire, which tends to let the tire
roll a little more easily over small pavement irregularities. But yeah,
there's another reason why the safety bicycle took over.

Feet before face anyday!

Stop. You'll only get the recumbent people started.

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.
Their beards are groomed and ready for battle....

"Ryan Cousineau" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
"Brian Wax" wrote:

Another point is the fact that the front tire is SOLID rubber. No inner
tube. This is one of the factors that surprised me. It is a true Bone
Shaker. Imagine riding on a garden hose filled with solidified tar.

Solid rubber tires are normal for high-wheel bikes. I think the only
saving grace is the sheer size of the tire, which tends to let the tire
roll a little more easily over small pavement irregularities. But yeah,
there's another reason why the safety bicycle took over.

Feet before face anyday!

Stop. You'll only get the recumbent people started.

--
Ryan Cousineau, http://www.wiredcola.com
Verus de parvis; verus de magnis.
Their beards are groomed and ready for battle....