Not my greatest test ride...

[Panter]

Took the faithful old commuter to the LBS for some major works due to a, ahem, slight amount of neglect.
Long story short, it would have cost a fair bit to sort it out so discussions naturally turned to N+1, a cyclocross bike and the offer of a quick test ride.

The recommended steed was wheeled out and I duly set off for a (very enjoyable) run.
On returning to the shop it seemed as good a time as any to assess its kerb hopping abilities.
So, forgetting I wasn't clipless, I approached the kerb, loaded the front end and gave an almight spring upwards and forwards to gracefully sail up and onto the path.
Only I didn't.
The bike stayed put and I very ungracefully flew clean over the bars and landed in a crumpled heap outside the shop.
Fortunately, probably due to the rain, there was no-one around so I sauntered in, slapped my cash down trying to ignore my bloodied hands, grabbed the bikes and scarpered.

Ho hum!

 

[midlife]

Brought a smile to my face, sorry.

BITD quite a few people fell off during test rides, mainly teenagers who were buying the biggest bike they would fit so they "grow into it". Not sure that happens nowadays .... We had adults try out their kids bikes as well. Burly docker on a 7yr olds bike is funny.

Hope you weren't too hurt, did you damage the bike?

Shaun

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I hope you didn't scratch the bike on that kerb.

 

[Panter]

Thanks for the concern all, I can happily report that the bike suffered virtually no damage after its brief introduction to concrete (shifter cover knocked back slightly)
Phew!

 

[Crackle]

It'll be on cctv and coming to a youtube channel soon, pffffttttt.....

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I still haven't got my head around how anyone can get their rear wheel up in the air using flat pedals.

 

[Mo1959]

I still haven't got my head around how anyone can get their rear wheel up in the air using flat pedals.

If you hit a sheep doing 25mph you can..............don't ask me how I know that!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

If you hit a sheep doing 25mph you can..............don't ask me how I know that!

I didn't realise sheep could run that fast...

I'll get my woolly coat.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Ewe should stay, @deptfordmarmoset . Not that baaaad.

 

[Panter]

My regular MTB riding buddies can't understand how I can't lift the rear wheel on flats.
Despite being demonstrated to me umpteen times, I still maintain it's impossible. As today's experience demonstrates....

 

[cyberknight]

My regular MTB riding buddies can't understand how I can't lift the rear wheel on flats.
Despite being demonstrated to me umpteen times, I still maintain it's impossible. As today's experience demonstrates....

But do they look cool in their baggies ?

 

[Cyclist33]

I still haven't got my head around how anyone can get their rear wheel up in the air using flat pedals.

I think it has to do with shifting your weight quickly from rear to front. I can't do it though!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I think it has to do with shifting your weight quickly from rear to front. I can't do it though!

As soon as the cricket's over I'll have a look at youtube. Bound to be some MTB exponents demonstrating somewhere.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I liked the op but really feel I shouldn't have

 

[Justinslow]

I still haven't got my head around how anyone can get their rear wheel up in the air using flat pedals.

It's really not that hard, how do you think skate boarders do tricks etc, their feet are not stuck to the board! Like anything it's just practice.