Fixie Bikes

[Frosties]

[quote author=Frosties link=topic=24600.msg285164#msg285164 date=1538869149]
They cycle partly to increase/maintain fitness so this will help.

Clearly you don't cycle...

And, yes I've ridden in London, but as I also cycle, I know that sometimes cyclists have to make sudden changes of direction to avoid pot holes, broken glass and other crap on the road, so I give them plenty of room, just as the Highway Code says (which, BTW, includes motorcycles...)

Rule 213

Motorcyclists and cyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven road surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches on the road. Give them plenty of room and pay particular attention to any sudden change of direction they may have to make.

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As we are referencing London you're right I don't cycle in London - the commute is 50 miles.


I give them the same distance I give parked cars - one car door length (as per highway code). This apparently is not enough for most who as BB implied simply don't give a flying fook about anyone else....look ahead and you can "dive" to the left or at least have the time to look over your bloody shoulder for once.

[F4celess]

Bretty, thankyou for posting pics, also for the great ideas on a self build Fixie. Certainly makes for a more rewarding project, when you know every component you hand picked, plus built up yourself. This is the route I'm planning to take (no pun intended). :thumbup

An interesting debate on cyclists plus how they do / don't ride properly has ensued. The state of our UK roads doesn't help the lycra clad two wheelers.

Theres plenty of pot holes that are bad enough to ruin car tyres/suspension, let alone a thin spoked cycle wheel that happens to ride into one. The cyclist should however see these ahead as a hazard and carefully plan to avoid them smoothly (just as we avoid hazards we spot on a motorcycle, by planning ahead). Instead of swerving last second and almost causing an accident - in reality though..............