Riding Tips For Classic Antique Bicycles

[gkeep]

When your going to ride along the beach a couple miles or so without hands don't let your wife find out, end of story...

 

[dnc1]

Remember that you're gonna have to be able to stop that brakeless fixie at some point...... using a work colleague as a brake is not acceptable!

 

[tripple3]

Today is North American Countersteering Day.

Remembering those old 50's versions of Superman
on TV ... I saw our hero .. in Superflight, of course,
extend his right hand (and arm) forward .. ahead of,
but in line with his left hand / arm.

Instantly, he went right. Whaaat ? !!

O.K. ... maybe read that again.

COUNTERSTEERING.

What if a bicycle rider were to do the same maneuver
on a bicycle ? .... say, above 12-15 MPH.

What if the rider were to push forward on the RIGHT
GRIP ... at or above 12 to 15 MPH ?

There are plenty of vids on YOUTUBE ... Counterseering ...
Counteering on a Bicycle ... Counteering on a Motorcycle ...

If I knew how to cut and paste .. grab and glue .. whatever ...
I wooda dood it.

If you try to put into play anything I typed in this entry ...
please use caution. There is every possibility you may
enter into a state of being called falldown.

Happy Riding ... and remember to continue to shun those
among us that are sad and moody.

..... patric



Here I am .. ready to employ countering as the speed of the parade picks up.

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I did try this today.
I have thought of this differently but believe I counter steer with my hips and seat more than my bars.
I still trying....
look at this big left that I pedaled into before dropping in.
Fun times; wear a helmet.

 

[Autocycleplane]

1. Check your hubs and cranks for excessive play before heading out.

2. Climb the biggest hills you can find, then turn around and ride back down real fast.

3. Front brakes are good, see #2 above.

4. These bikes are capable of much more than many think, so push your boundaries (safely).

5. Have fun. If not, then stop riding.

 

[fordmike65]

Be cautious of vehicles on the road. Cars can quickly dart out if they are not aware of you. Drivers may react dangerously if they are startled should you pop out of nowhere. Make yourself seen.

Also, be aware of your surroundings & cautious of those riding along with you. I've seen way too many close calls where a rider is not paying attention and drifts into an oncoming lane on a bike trail....or gets tangled up with another fellow rider. Do we need to revisit this @tripple3 ? Kinda ironic that you started this thread

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/c...a-nov-13th-cranksgiving-ii.98641/#post-647932

I believe @Jarod24 has a similar story to tell...

 

[OldSkipTooth]

Just me on my Colson today!

 

[tripple3]

Be cautious of vehicles on the road. Cars can quickly dart out if they are not aware of you. Drivers may react dangerously if they are startled should you pop out of nowhere. Make yourself seen.

Also, be aware of your surroundings & cautious of those riding along with you. I've seen way too many close calls where a rider is not paying attention and drifts into an oncoming lane on a bike trail....or gets tangled up with another fellow rider. Do we need to revisit this @tripple3 ? Kinda ironic that you started this thread

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/c...a-nov-13th-cranksgiving-ii.98641/#post-647932

I believe @Jarod24 has a similar story to tell...

Not ironic nor coy; I'm looking for tips.
Accidents happen and the more you ride the more likely.
Lets Ride.

 

[hoofhearted]

Not ironic nor coy; I'm looking for tips.
Accidents happen and the more you ride the more likely.
Lets Ride.

 

[dnc1]

When riding through busy areas, regard everything as a potential hazard, but be bold and make eye contact with drivers and pedestrians if possible. Exert your presence.

 

[2jakes]

Iver Johnson bike.