BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Probably need the advice of @growingvegetables here, but probably others too.
I'm off to China again shortly, and was considering bringing back an old-school Flying Pigeon (PA-02 or maybe a PA-06). Not for regular commuting, or for weekend rides in the countryside, but as in icon of Communist China - a relic that I think is currently un-loved, as the population head as fast as possible for cars, motorbikes, e-transport or at the very worst, better bikes.
I'll probably look for something second-hand, and should have enough baggage allowance to take it back on the plane.
But, reading some articles, the suggestion is that without a very skilled cycle mechanic behind me, and a protection crew around me in case of incidents, that riding one is a very bad idea indeed.
But do I want to ride it, or just have it as a curio? Probably much more the latter.
Am I daft?
I'm off to China again shortly, and was considering bringing back an old-school Flying Pigeon (PA-02 or maybe a PA-06). Not for regular commuting, or for weekend rides in the countryside, but as in icon of Communist China - a relic that I think is currently un-loved, as the population head as fast as possible for cars, motorbikes, e-transport or at the very worst, better bikes.
I'll probably look for something second-hand, and should have enough baggage allowance to take it back on the plane.
But, reading some articles, the suggestion is that without a very skilled cycle mechanic behind me, and a protection crew around me in case of incidents, that riding one is a very bad idea indeed.
But do I want to ride it, or just have it as a curio? Probably much more the latter.
Am I daft?