Name one thing that does not make sense in Cycling

[Cuchilo]

People who cycle in the wrong gear, and look like they are on a stationary spin bike.

I like cycling in the wrong gear . It freaks the other mamils out
My latest one is wearing shorts over my gear so my nob doesn't get cold . No one else does it because although they are dressed like twats they think this will make them look like a twat so they get a cold nob

 

[Cuchilo]

A bit like this?

View: http://youtu.be/M-wjJzqA_fc

That's the one

 

[Accy cyclist]

It is allowed because black is just as visible as any others.

Er no it isn't!

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Bikes that cost more than a family hatchback.

 

[ufkacbln]

I have 25 years on recumbents including long wheelbase, short wheelbase, racing, bikes and trikes.

MY first was a Linear LWB and at present I am running 4 trikes a tourer and a low racer

I also commute some 3,000 miles a year on a mixture of roads including busy dual carriageways and main roads

Your judgement is based on..........?

It appears that you are not going to clarify this, we can safely assume that you are not going to validate your claim that the original point is "a load of crap".

The original point stands:

Any manoeuvre you cannot carry out safely one a recumbent - cannot be safely carried out on a "normal bicycle"

 

[ufkacbln]

Bikes that cost more than a family hatchback.

Don't tell the wife!

 

[blazed]

It appears that you are not going to clarify this, we can safely assume that you are not going to validate your claim that the original point is "a load of crap".

The original point stands:

But any manoeuvre you cannot carry out safely one a recumbent - cannot be safely carried out on a "normal bicycle"

Traffic is stationary at lights, no HGV's or turnings and you can see clearly ahead so you filter along the inside of the parked vehicles. The gap is not big enough for a recumbent due to the kerb, a normal bicycle can fit through with plenty of space.

There are literally hundreds of other examples your point is plain stupid.

 

[jayonabike]

Er no it isn't!

Er yes it is. I wore black leggings, black top, black gloves, black hat and black boots today. 6ft 2 of solid black is highly visible.

 

[jayonabike]

Bikes that cost more than a family hatchback.

Why

 

[ufkacbln]

Traffic is stationary at lights, no HGV's or turnings and you can see clearly ahead so you filter along the inside of the parked vehicles. The gap is not big enough for a recumbent due to the kerb, a normal bicycle can fit through with plenty of space.

There are literally hundreds of other examples your point is plain stupid.

Did you mean stationary as opposed to "parked vehicles"

Your inexperience is showing again, with a 4" difference between the width of my recubent trike and my "normal bike" the point still stands... if you feel that travelling along the inside of a traffic queue with less than 4" space is safe, then I have real concerns. given the possibility of a frustrated passenger opening a door and alighting

Given that you have still not had the courtesy to enlighten us on your experience in this matter.... what is your practical experience in riding recumbents in traffic that is informing your claims... or is it just ill informed conjecture?

 

[Low Roller]

Sorry it should be " does not make sense"

For me its the recumbent. I just don't get it for a fully fit rider to use it.

Ps. I was told that it was the same with lycra years ago.

Mod Edit: title corrected.

Getting the bike out to go half a mile to the shops when it it cold, dark and wet and you have a perfectly good 6 cylinder Jaguar just sat there on the drive doing nothing.

 

[recumbentpanda]

Blazed appears to share the common assumption that recumbent = trike. Trikes have been a very popular form of recumbent in recent years, but as Cunobelin points out, are not much wider than the average bike. Recumbents of both two and three wheel variety vary wildly in height, but only a few are as low as say, a Lotus Elise . . .

The idea that 'bents are less visible tends to be treated on 'bent forums with the same contempt that the idea that helmets will save you from being turned into lasagne by a left-turning truck are on cycling forums in general. My own elderly Linear puts my line of sight on a level with the average saloon car driver, and in a 'heads-up' position that I find far preferable to the head down, craning neck to look forward position on many upright road bikes.

Having tucked that one up in bed, here's my vote for 'doesn't make sense' - people riding with death ray laser headlights in broad daylight - on an off road cycle path. Seriously, what? the? F?

 

[cosmicbike]

Pedalling for hours yet going nowhere

 

[JoeyB]

People that slip off the pedals and hurt there shins, when clip less pedals are readily available and with options for all budgets.

 

[Venod]

Bells
That spoke guard thing on the rear wheel
The club ride without a cafe stop
Pushing big gears instead of spinning
Constantly being told I should wear a helmet (I never tell anyone not to wear one)
Mudguards on a frame that is not designed for them.