Typical hazards on a commute and a bad scooterist
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gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
That isn't many for 15mins 
I have one. But the airzound is better
There's a big difference between a quick blip of a car horn and a sustained blast. One sounds like a gentle reminder to let other road users know you're there, the other 'can' come across as a lot more confrontational. One usually solicits a polite apologetic wave, the other often results in a one fingered salute (or a lot worse). Since a large proportion of drivers turn into road-warriors when they get behind a wheel this needs taking into consideration.
I understand the need to be noticed (trust me on this - I'm sitting here typing this one handed having been left hooked a few weeks ago resulting in a broken collar bone).
I, personally, think that an Airzound can cause more problems than it solves. In my view (and I realise that's all it is) the lady pedestrian wandering across the road warranted a tinkle on the bell or a polite "look out".
The scooter rider on the other hand warranted a full blast (unless you had forward firing missiles!) it may also have made passers-by look in your direction and witness his stupidity.
I understand the need to be noticed (trust me on this - I'm sitting here typing this one handed having been left hooked a few weeks ago resulting in a broken collar bone).
I, personally, think that an Airzound can cause more problems than it solves. In my view (and I realise that's all it is) the lady pedestrian wandering across the road warranted a tinkle on the bell or a polite "look out".
The scooter rider on the other hand warranted a full blast (unless you had forward firing missiles!) it may also have made passers-by look in your direction and witness his stupidity.
Linford
Guest
That kid wasn't a scooterist, he was a twat on a twist and go who will run out of skill before very long riding like that - what a muppet
I pulled up at a set of lights on Friday evening after work on my m/bike next to a guy on a fireblade, and there were a couple of kids on these twist and go's in front of us. Lights change to green and we follow them for about a mile. Sure enough, they just both behaved like a pair of idiot weaving, tailgating, cutting really close to the cars on the roundabouts. You just want to give them a wide berth as you know that if you get anywhere near them, they will try even harder to behave like idiots and squeeze and extra 2mph out of their hair dryers whilst totally ignoring any of the other potential hazards on the roads. If I were their dad, I'd ban the buggers from using them until they had done a bit of training.
I consider a 'Scooterist' to be someone who is riding a classic bike like a Vespa or Lambretta - and these people are absolutely dedicated to their hobby. You could buy a very nice superbike for what a classic Lambretta goes for on the open market.
I pulled up at a set of lights on Friday evening after work on my m/bike next to a guy on a fireblade, and there were a couple of kids on these twist and go's in front of us. Lights change to green and we follow them for about a mile. Sure enough, they just both behaved like a pair of idiot weaving, tailgating, cutting really close to the cars on the roundabouts. You just want to give them a wide berth as you know that if you get anywhere near them, they will try even harder to behave like idiots and squeeze and extra 2mph out of their hair dryers whilst totally ignoring any of the other potential hazards on the roads. If I were their dad, I'd ban the buggers from using them until they had done a bit of training.
I consider a 'Scooterist' to be someone who is riding a classic bike like a Vespa or Lambretta - and these people are absolutely dedicated to their hobby. You could buy a very nice superbike for what a classic Lambretta goes for on the open market.
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
- Location
- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
Twice in an 8 mile ride yesterday I looked down to see a car wing at the side of my leg.
Some people are just damned hopeless and should get a season ticket for the bus instead.
Some people are just damned hopeless and should get a season ticket for the bus instead.
Edwards80
Über Member
- Location
- Stockport, UK
[QUOTE 1839307, member: 9609"]Fantastic bit of footage of the moron on a scooter - If only you could have grabbed hold of his leg.[/quote]
Blimey. A kick to his exposed reproduction device would have done us all a favour too.
Blimey. A kick to his exposed reproduction device would have done us all a favour too.
captain nemo1701
Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
- Location
- Bristol
Yes, some aspects of the gene pool could do with a little spring cleaning.
