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know where i can get a visibility flag?
hi all,
after years of curiosity, i was finally able to purchase a bent -- a bike-e ct. ok, ok, i know the company is out of business and the mention of bike-e seems to elicit all types of reactions, but that aside, i do have a concern about safety because i intend to use this bike along with my other "beater" for commutes. would any of you more experienced recumbent folks recommend visibility flags? if so, where would i get one? do any of you know a cheap way i can swap out the stock handlebar with something that will allow me to use different handlebars? thanks so much... |
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"George Stuteville" wrote in message om... hi all, after years of curiosity, i was finally able to purchase a bent -- a bike-e ct. ok, ok, i know the company is out of business and the mention of bike-e seems to elicit all types of reactions, but that aside, i do have a concern about safety because i intend to use this bike along with my other "beater" for commutes. would any of you more experienced recumbent folks recommend visibility flags? if so, where would i get one? One place is: http://www.velomobiles.net/ |
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Got mine at a bike shop that caters to kids, as well as serious riders.
They formerly sold the Bike-E, so maybe look for that kind of store. Steve George Stuteville wrote: hi all, after years of curiosity, i was finally able to purchase a bent -- a bike-e ct. ok, ok, i know the company is out of business and the mention of bike-e seems to elicit all types of reactions, but that aside, i do have a concern about safety because i intend to use this bike along with my other "beater" for commutes. would any of you more experienced recumbent folks recommend visibility flags? if so, where would i get one? do any of you know a cheap way i can swap out the stock handlebar with something that will allow me to use different handlebars? thanks so much... -- Steve Fox McKinleyville, CA http://SoTier2003.crazyguyonabike.com O \ _____,%) (*)-'------------(*) |
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George Stutevil wrote:
would any of you more experienced recumbent folks recommend visibility flags I like the Spinsocks from http://www.catchthewind.com -- Derek, Burley Canto -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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You can get a flag directly from Burley or from most Burley dealers:
http://burley.com/products/burley-ge...urley+Flag&i=5 Adventure Cycling carries safety triangles and other safety gear: http://www.adventurecycling.org/stor...fm?Category=26 Cheers! Ben Burley Canto -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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On 6 Oct 2003 13:22:55 -0700, (George Stuteville)
wrote: would any of you more experienced recumbent folks recommend visibility flags? if so, where would i get one? Here's one: http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/...sory=983911097 IMHO the BikeE is tall enough that you don't really need a flag. Wouldn't hurt though. do any of you know a cheap way i can swap out the stock handlebar with something that will allow me to use different handlebars? Not exactly sure, but does this look like what you need? http://www.calhouncycle.com/evo.html About halfway down the page there's a stem for the BikeE. Ken Kobayashi http://solarwww.mtk.nao.ac.jp/kobayashi/personal/ |
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The Flash Flags are manufactured by Bike Up Canada. You can purchase these
and other reflective safety products directly from them at: http://www.flashback.ca/ |
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"Ken Kobayashi" wrote
IMHO the BikeE is tall enough that you don't really need a flag. Wouldn't hurt though. That's what I thought, too. Interesting though, for recumbent bikes, those low enough to perhaps benefit most from a visibility flag are often ridden by those perhaps least likely to want the additional drag. %^) The same may not apply as well for low trikes. A strobe light on a pole could be more aerodynamic than a spinner or a flag. Jon Meinecke |
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hi all,
thanks so much...good group, here. my new (used) bent is a ton a fun...very different perspective. but one thing i'd like to debunk: climbing. i put my bike-e to the test on a couple of medium grade hills in the dc area. i climbed them just as i do on my other bikes -- slowly, but surely. i don't foresee a problem as long as i can hit the gears at the right time and spin up 'em. again, thanks for your responses |
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Interesting though, for recumbent bikes, those low enough to perhaps benefit most from a visibility flag are often ridden by those perhaps least likely to want the additional drag. %^) True enough A strobe light on a pole could be more aerodynamic than a spinner or a flag. A headlight does wonders too, esp. on a lowracer. Drivers see my 3-LED headlight way before they see my 26-LED bike light. I've clipped a red "safety" light to the rear of the headlight, so now I have two rear lights (and reflective stuff everywhere). I feel safer in the dark than during the day... Waering bright headgear helps; and doing sit-ups when aproaching dangerous intersections (one benefit of commuting; you get to know where yuo're likely to be ambushed). Mark van Gorkom. |
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