A Conversation for Cyclists: be safe - be seen as a bad target
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Just zis Guy, you know? † Cyclist [A690572] :: At the 51st centile of ursine intelligence Started conversation Apr 8, 2003
there's an article on helmets here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/brunel/A694596
I find that a flag on the bike makes a big difference - as does riding something which makes them think "what the f**k is THAT?!?!" 
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Recumbentman Posted Apr 16, 2003
Ah yes Guy, sorry to take so long replying. Excellent entry; that link has been attached to the first word of my entry a long time now.
Do flags not carry a load of wind-resistance? As I said in A901036 'Recumbent Bikes - the Future is Laid-back' I rely (for the moment) on the unusual look of the bent and have no problem (for the moment) with invisibility (E&OE).
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Just zis Guy, you know? † Cyclist [A690572] :: At the 51st centile of ursine intelligence Posted Apr 16, 2003
I believe you ride a Pashley PDQ? My bike's an Optima Stinger, which is low enough that I can touch the ground with both hands when seated. http://www.chapmancentral.com/Web/public.nsf/Documents/Bike_Optima_Stinger
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Recumbentman Posted Apr 17, 2003
PDQ yes I do. Not too low. My son rides a Bike E and my brother has recently got an American thing like a gate, several yards long, but he's delighted with it, has just toured the south of Ireland. Woven seat, no sorebum.
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Just zis Guy, you know? † Cyclist [A690572] :: At the 51st centile of ursine intelligence Posted Apr 19, 2003
Sounds like a TourEasy or maybe a GoldRush.
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