Originally Posted by
garethlewis
Did anyone hear on CBC yesterday about the possibility of banning brakeless bikes? My girlfriend said she heard something... I can't find anything on their site.
Was this in Toronto only? Seems like a something at the municipal bylaw level.
Is this even news?
No rear brakes are already illegal. Which is almost every fixed gear bike in the city: Per the H.T.A
Originally Posted by gay
(3) No person shall ride a bicycle on a highway unless it is equipped with at least one brake system acting on the rear wheel that will enable the rider to make the braked wheel skid on dry, level and clean pavement.
So rear brake only = legal. Front brake only = illegal. Genuis.
P.S Nice to see you guys at CM. And new guys freecycle + visitors et al.
Originally Posted by
Tyler M
Speaking of UTW, I got word today that my Messential will be done in about a week. Hurray!
UTW 4TW