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There's nothing wrong with you riding an MTB. Stupid cranky original
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warrwych wrote:
you will have to excuse some of our banter - we all ride a range of bikes here and for a range of different reasons. I also ride my mtb to work (the same one I rode Mont on - its a bike, it goes), so it's gotta be good. Sounds right to me I think Mr Warner was getting at that most newbies to the sport, grossly generalising here, buy some kind of mtbas their first bike. When pitted against peak hour traffic, and combined with undeveloped or underdeveloped skills, they can be hazardous because they are slower and "harder" to manouvere in traffic. It's a bit like a keen nissan z driver getting stuck behind an L plater driving a combi. Heh. Funny you mention that. After some not so subtle intimidation by my beloved, I'm learning to drive now, (mostly as a 'just in case' measure) and I'd reckon that I'm probably safer on my bike. Of course whether that is due to my bike skills, or my complete lack of driving skills is entirely open to interpretation -- daveL |
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LotteBum wrote:
I'm with Euan 100% on this one. Same thing tends to happen early in Spring every year - everyone comes out of hibernation to get fit for summer. I've very little patience for these people - especially the dickwad I saw wearing bib knicks (I don't think he realised that you're meant to wear a jersey as well), doing up his toe straps (who the f*ck uses them these days!?!) whilst riding - sorry, wobbling - in Peak Hour on Ipswich Road.... in the gutter. Fool. snip ROFLMAO... see, if it wasn't for the toe straps, I would've thought paybe they were part of the unadvertised Peloton Cycles bib knicks ride... I saw a chick out in a crop top and bib knicks at the Gold Coast. Weird. At least get a sleeveless jersey (and some dt's), like Abby does... Tam |
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DaveB wrote:
LotteBum wrote: wear a jersey as well), doing up his toe straps (who the f*ck uses them these days!?!) Hmmm, well I use them on the commuter and the SS. On the commuter because I don't trust my ability to unclip quick enough in CBD traffic, ad on the SS because I want to ride to the shops in whatever I'm wearing. DaveB If your toe straps are loose enough that they're quicker to get out of than clipless pedals, they might as well not be there Tam |
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Tamyka Bell wrote:
If your toe straps are loose enough that they're quicker to get out of than clipless pedals, they might as well not be there Tam They're really only there to prevent my foot slipping off the pedal, and to allow me to put the foot further forward than plain platform pedals (similar position to with my clipless) certainly not for efficient pedalling. Largely in response to old memories of my first road bike in the early eighties which had metal platform pedals with "spikes" to prevent the foot slipping. Problem was, when the foot did slip the spikes went into what ever skin was nearby (so many bloody shins ). DaveB |
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DaveB wrote:
Tamyka Bell wrote: If your toe straps are loose enough that they're quicker to get out of than clipless pedals, they might as well not be there Tam They're really only there to prevent my foot slipping off the pedal, and to allow me to put the foot further forward than plain platform pedals (similar position to with my clipless) certainly not for efficient pedalling. Largely in response to old memories of my first road bike in the early eighties which had metal platform pedals with "spikes" to prevent the foot slipping. Problem was, when the foot did slip the spikes went into what ever skin was nearby (so many bloody shins ). DaveB Ouch! I thought those pedals were just so you'd wear shoes, instead of riding barefoot. That's why Mum and Dad bought them for us, anyway Tam |
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On Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:45:34 GMT, Parbs wrote:
'Cause its soooo embarrassing to get passed on you carbon latte racer by the guy with muddy shoes, coloured socks and helmet visor on the mountain bike with big DJ forks running 2.5" tyres at 20psi and a big smile on his face ;-) If that ever happens, even on my cheap alloy commuter, I'll let you know :-) -- Home page: http://members.westnet.com.au/mvw |
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On Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:04:52 GMT, daveL wrote:
I'm not entirely sure what this comment is getting at though. Ok, I'll spell it out - the problem is that MTBs are slow and wide, and trying to pass them safely is often a bit of a worry in busy traffic. Many are also ridden rather erratically, although that's not the bike's fault. -- Home page: http://members.westnet.com.au/mvw |
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In aus.bicycle on Fri, 6 Jan 2006 12:34:31 +1030
Michael Warner wrote: On Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:04:52 GMT, daveL wrote: I'm not entirely sure what this comment is getting at though. Ok, I'll spell it out - the problem is that MTBs are slow and wide, and trying to pass them safely is often a bit of a worry in busy traffic. Many are also ridden rather erratically, although that's not the bike's fault. slow and wide? percentage wise, they are negligibly wider than roadbikes as far as your average car is concerned. Slow is only a problem for other cyclists. Who are snobbish *******s it seems... Zebee |
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"Zebee Johnstone" wrote: If you want to get people into cycling, saying "you have to buy all this specialist **** or you'll get sworn at and called a fool" is probably not the way to do it. I think Lotte was having a go at him more for his truly dorky riding clothes, and self-endangering riding behaviour. When new motorcyclists ask about riding kit I don't say "Have to get the right boots" I say "wear something that covers your ankles with leather - you can buy fancy boots if you want to but it's not required". Yep, you don't have to wear 'wannnabe road racer' clothes nor carbon road shoes. But get some shoes that help your pedalling action, especially if you're going to be riding any lengthy distance. Clipless pedals aren't needed to ride a pushbike. Hell, tying your feet to the bike isn't needed. Not needed, but if you ride a lot, for longish distances, climb hills or ride a MTB on forest tracks, they do make your riding an awful lot better. Your choice, ignore those with experience if you like. Cheers Peter |
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