People calling non-recumbent bikes 'upwrongs'

[Niall Estick]

A recumbant is like a fat lass.

Ok for a ride but you wouldn't want to be caught riding one.

 

[Hilldodger]

Possibly,although I have a 1978 edition of Richards Bicycle book with some old line drawings. One shows some 'young bloods' descending a steep hill with their legs over the handle bars. I assume to a) get their feet out of the way of the pedals and so if they do go over the top they can attempt to land feet first!

Rather them than me!

As a professional and long distance penny farthing rider I can assure you that the bike running away with you is the main problem.

There's a rule connected with riding pennies "If you can't see the bottom of the hill you don't ride down it"

 

[Arch]

Possibly,although I have a 1978 edition of Richards Bicycle book with some old line drawings. One shows some 'young bloods' descending a steep hill with their legs over the handle bars. I assume to a) get their feet out of the way of the pedals and so if they do go over the top they can attempt to land feet first!

Rather them than me!

In Jim McGurns Bicycle history book, there is a illustration from an ad for Quick release handlebars, designed to come off in your hands if you were jeerked suddenly out of the saddle, hence not trapping your legs..

I'm sure Roger's right about the 'running away with you' issue, and I can see you wouldn't want to be rounding a corner to come across an unexpected obstacle in the road....

 

[byegad]

As a professional and long distance penny farthing rider I can assure you that the bike running away with you is the main problem.

There's a rule connected with riding pennies "If you can't see the bottom of the hill you don't ride down it"

I stand corrected and thanks.


Sighs.............. Another fine theory blown away by the facts.

 

[Arch]

I stand corrected and thanks.


Sighs.............. Another fine theory blown away by the facts.

Nah, never let facts get in the way of a good theory!

 

[Riding in Circles]

A recumbant is like a fat lass.

Ok for a ride but you wouldn't want to be caught riding one.

A what?

 

[arallsopp]

A recumbant is like a fat lass.

Ok for a ride but you wouldn't want to be caught riding one.

LOL. I think Niall said all he needed to in the second word alone. First we're all bent, now we secretly harbour desires for stocky ladies. Are we lesbians then? Confused... All the fat lasses around this way are fully faired.

 

[Hilldodger]

Nah, never let facts get in the way of a good theory!

Exactly.

All Penny Farthing riders are better looking than recumbent riders.

And as I ride both I must be doubly better looking than all of you.

 

[byegad]

Shakes head and tiptoes away..............................................