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Maintenance Accidents
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Turner May 3, 2012. 42 Replies 0 Likes
I've posted this in a couple of places already, so if you've seen this before feel free to skip this thread :)This one isn't related to cycling safety as such, rather the damage you can do yourself…Continue
Adelaide "dump shops" ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lucas Pittaway May 1, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I've been thinking about getting a hold of a cheap frame for restoring/converting to a single speed. I've kept my eye out on the usual sites (ebay, gumtree) but the sellers/buyers there are clearly…Continue
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Clive Palfrey replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Try putting the gloves on your hands, it'll be less distracting."
Martin Turner replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Also typing wearing gloves doesnt help"
"Step back and think about what you are about to do, before you do it. Ask yourself can it be done in a safer way?"
Martin Turner replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"LOL....surfing the net with a cranky browser working off a very slow satellite com system."
khendar replied to Tim's discussion Reckless Cyclists?"Not certainly. I don't think this is the guy who was posting in the forum, he said the picture was posted on Bike Snobs.
I'd say probably USA anyway. I can't think of any other country which that kind of terrain, that quality…"
khendar replied to Tim's discussion Reckless Cyclists?"This one ?
It was posted in the same thread :)
Here's the guy's post about Utah:
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khendar replied to Tim's discussion Reckless Cyclists?"On another forum I go to we were discussing long distance touring. A guy who used to regularly tour through US states like Utah got into the habit of riding with a .22 rifle strapped to his gear. Apparently on numerous occasions he'd be riding…"
khendar replied to Tim's discussion Reckless Cyclists?"I would have stopped at those signs. But I don't know the laws where they are. I know in the US you are allowed to turn right on a stop light, so maybe they can turn on signs as well.
Other than that they seemed to be riding safely enough. The…"
Mike Brisco replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"An issue also for children - their bikes are often a tensioned chain - it's a common cause of injuries to fingers. So our the local regulations, specify chain guards, or for young kids, the chain be fully enclosed."
Mike Brisco replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Yes, is a bit of an issue, injuries when working on bikes. Tools slip; nuts and bolts are tight but suddely give - ... .
tips? These are mine - often honoured in the breach than th'observance....
Use the right tool for the…"
Pascalo replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Don't let that discourage you, really. As long as you're aware of the dangers fixies can be a lot of fun. Until you hit a hill that is. (That's why I have left mine behind in the flat city that is London).
Just follow some basic…"
Pascalo replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Yep, so be careful with your chains people, especially when on a fixed wheel bicycle. With a derailleur there is of course more give in the chain, so it shouldn't result in such drastic injuries, but of course the cogs still have sharp teeth.…"
Matt Brennan replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"now that is an accident!
I think I'll stay away from fixies"
heather replied to khendar's discussion Maintenance Accidents"Pascalo, I will believe you rather than check the link with possibly unpleasant photos."
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- 2007 Apollo Ascent
2011 Merida Scultura Evo 905
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Mountain Biking
- Website, blog, interest group address.
- http://timparkinson.net
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- At 17:18 on April 20, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
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- At 19:08 on April 19, 2012, heather said…
Hi khendar,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
Do you cycle in the CBD? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group), with its current discussion of 'What cycling facilities would you like' at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug/forum/topics/what-cycling-facilites-would-you-like
Cheers, Heather
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