Originally Posted by
SpaceGoat
I agree with the brake-to-bar distance being an issue, particularly on bikes with drops. In traffic situations I like having my fingers on the brake levers while riding, and that is uncomfortable for me on drop bar bikes. So, I tend to gravitate towards bikes with flat bars.
I try to get involved in city-planning public meetings and push for more bike lanes, but ideally more towns would invest in the separated bike lanes. That would make me feel comfortable biking with kids.
Yes, agree with this - i use drop bars and love them way more than flat bars for comfort reasons while riding - but the brake thing does bother me. i could see it bothering a more timid or newbie cyclist for sure.
that is great you're getting involved in city planning meetings and i agree with you that separated bike lanes are really the most ideal for riding with kids. i would let my kid ride in a lane that is physically protected from motorists. i go back to the Amsterdam example all the time and yeah, this would be ideal.