Never again
09-10-06, 12:11 PM
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Never again
I tried riding a foldable bike and when I went off a curb BOOM had one leg all scratched up. Apparently the bike wasent completely folded out and when I went off the curb it kinda folded up beneath me. I will never ever ride a foldable bike again.
09-10-06, 12:50 PM
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Ok...
09-10-06, 01:29 PM
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To fold or not to fold?
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Commiserations - what sort of bike were you riding? I have to confess I've driven my Downtube a few miles with the middle catch unsecured and got away with it. Just as well I didn't jump any kerbs...But I guess an easy moral - check the quick releases before getting on the bike...
09-10-06, 05:31 PM
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Sure, I'd always blame the bike for my stupidity. Sounds more like a post from a troll. Things like this is why the created the Darwinism awards. I can't say that I've ever forgotten to latch any of my bikes ever.
I can say that I did have someone who thought it must be cool to unlatch my bike for me while parked outside. Unfortunately I didn't do a pre-ride check and I rode off a curb with no ill-effects before I realized it was unlatched. I did have the rear end try and ride parallel to the front though for a while. I learned to always check my bike afer that.
I'd be curious to see what bike he had the issue with. I've purposely tried my other bikes to see what ill effects I'd experience and they were all pretty much ridable but felt odd but not incredibly unsafe. I imagine if you turned the wrong way it could be an issue but in a straight line I didn't see it being a major problem.
I can say that I did have someone who thought it must be cool to unlatch my bike for me while parked outside. Unfortunately I didn't do a pre-ride check and I rode off a curb with no ill-effects before I realized it was unlatched. I did have the rear end try and ride parallel to the front though for a while. I learned to always check my bike afer that.
I'd be curious to see what bike he had the issue with. I've purposely tried my other bikes to see what ill effects I'd experience and they were all pretty much ridable but felt odd but not incredibly unsafe. I imagine if you turned the wrong way it could be an issue but in a straight line I didn't see it being a major problem.
09-11-06, 05:03 AM
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Numpty. Ever driven your car with the doors open by accident? I doubt it.
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09-11-06, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by LittlePixel
Numpty. Ever driven your car with the doors open by accident? I doubt it.
09-11-06, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Wavshrdr
I can say that I did have someone who thought it must be cool to unlatch my bike for me while parked outside. Unfortunately I didn't do a pre-ride check and I rode off a curb with no ill-effects before I realized it was unlatched. I did have the rear end try and ride parallel to the front though for a while. I learned to always check my bike afer that.
09-12-06, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by maximan1
I tried riding a foldable bike and when I went off a curb BOOM had one leg all scratched up. Apparently the bike wasent completely folded out and when I went off the curb it kinda folded up beneath me. I will never ever ride a foldable bike again.
Ok, buh-bye.
Don't let the door smack your ass on the way out.
09-12-06, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bookishboy
Ok, buh-bye.
Don't let the door smack your ass on the way out.
Don't let the door smack your ass on the way out.
09-13-06, 08:42 AM
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I had a similar problem another day. I was trying to wear some pants, but somehow the zipper and button didn't work properly and when I jumped a curb BOOM. I will never wear pants again and from now on, all I do is to walk around naked.
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09-13-06, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Rafael Guerra
I had a similar problem another day. I was trying to wear some pants, but somehow the zipper and button didn't work properly and when I jumped a curb BOOM. I will never wear pants again and from now on, all I do is to walk around naked.
Since the OP didn't revisit this thread, I assume it's a troll.
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09-13-06, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pharnabazos
Originally Posted by bookishboy
Don't let the door smack your ass on the way out.
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09-17-06, 08:42 AM
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To fold or not to fold?
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Ha ha - should have checked Maximan1's postings before bothering to reply. He seems to spend a lot of time posting stories that involve the word BOOM...
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...39#post3025339
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...10#post3048010
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...73#post3063373
But then again, this may be because he is only 13yrs old...
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...90#post3063190
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...39#post3025339
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...10#post3048010
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...73#post3063373
But then again, this may be because he is only 13yrs old...
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...90#post3063190
09-17-06, 09:00 AM
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Ahh... It was the "Senior Member" that threw me. 
