Riding on a sidewalk
09-06-10 | 08:40 PM
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Riding on a sidewalk
Hi, I was wondering if it is okay to ride on a sidewalk with this bicycle. (Got use to mountain bikes >.>)
Thanks! Oh and also if this bike is good to ride on. Like if you own it what do you think about this bike? Does it last a while? Etc.
https://www.greggscycles.com/CartGenie/prod-9589.htm
Trek 2010 7.2 FX
Thanks! Oh and also if this bike is good to ride on. Like if you own it what do you think about this bike? Does it last a while? Etc.
https://www.greggscycles.com/CartGenie/prod-9589.htm
Trek 2010 7.2 FX
Specifications:
* Frame: FX Alpha Black Aluminum
* Fork: High tensile steel w/ lowrider mounts, straight blades
* Rear Shock: N/A
* Saddle: Bontrager H1
* Seatpost: Bontrager SSR
* Handlebar: Bontrager SSR, 25mm rise
* Stem: Bontrager SSR 10 degree rise
* Headset: Ahead Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
* Shift Levers: Shimano EF50 trigger, 8 speed
* Front Derailleur: Shimano C102
* Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
* Front Brake: Tektro V
* Rear Brake: Tektro V
* Front Brake Lever: Shimano EF50 levers
* Rear Brake Lever: Shimano EF50 levers
* Crankset: Shimano M191
* Chainrings: 48/38/28 w/chainguard
* Pedals: Nylon body w/alloy cage
* Rear Cogs: Shimano HG40 11-32, 8 speed
* Front Rim: Bontrager 750, 32-hole alloy rims
* Rear Rim: Bontrager 750, 32-hole alloy rims
* Front Hub: Alloy front hub
* Rear Hub: Shimano RM30 rear hub
* Front Tire: Bontrager H2 Plus, 700x35c w/puncture resistant belt
* Rear Tire: Bontrager H2 Plus, 700x35c w/puncture resistant belt
* Weight: N/A
* Frame: FX Alpha Black Aluminum
* Fork: High tensile steel w/ lowrider mounts, straight blades
* Rear Shock: N/A
* Saddle: Bontrager H1
* Seatpost: Bontrager SSR
* Handlebar: Bontrager SSR, 25mm rise
* Stem: Bontrager SSR 10 degree rise
* Headset: Ahead Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
* Shift Levers: Shimano EF50 trigger, 8 speed
* Front Derailleur: Shimano C102
* Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
* Front Brake: Tektro V
* Rear Brake: Tektro V
* Front Brake Lever: Shimano EF50 levers
* Rear Brake Lever: Shimano EF50 levers
* Crankset: Shimano M191
* Chainrings: 48/38/28 w/chainguard
* Pedals: Nylon body w/alloy cage
* Rear Cogs: Shimano HG40 11-32, 8 speed
* Front Rim: Bontrager 750, 32-hole alloy rims
* Rear Rim: Bontrager 750, 32-hole alloy rims
* Front Hub: Alloy front hub
* Rear Hub: Shimano RM30 rear hub
* Front Tire: Bontrager H2 Plus, 700x35c w/puncture resistant belt
* Rear Tire: Bontrager H2 Plus, 700x35c w/puncture resistant belt
* Weight: N/A
09-06-10 | 08:49 PM
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If you follow the law to the letter once you hop on a bicycle you're not a "pedestrian" anymore and instead are a vehicle. Thus in most areas it's illegal to ride your bike on the sidewalk but in terms of enforcement that's another story. However, in general it's better to ride in the road. You can generally see further, less debris, less tree roots pushing up the sidewalk, not constantly going over the gaps between sidewalk slabs. Plus you don't have to worry about (as much) of actual pedestrians doing crazy things. Look up some threads about MUTs (Multi Use Trails) and you'll see that a lot of people here even refuse to go on those, much less a sidewalk.
Congrats on your new purchase. The Trek FX series is nice esp when you don't like the full tuck of a full road bike. If you ever want more speed though I think you'll end up on a full road bike. I tried the hybrid, but ended up just buying one mtn bike and one road bike instead.
Congrats on your new purchase. The Trek FX series is nice esp when you don't like the full tuck of a full road bike. If you ever want more speed though I think you'll end up on a full road bike. I tried the hybrid, but ended up just buying one mtn bike and one road bike instead.
09-06-10 | 08:56 PM
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I agree sidewalks are for peds and strollers. obey the local laws. also this is a hybrid but a nice looking one
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09-06-10 | 09:06 PM
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09-06-10 | 10:20 PM
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Sidewalks are dangerous. As soon as my kids were old enough for a two wheeler, I taught them to ride in the street, whenever practical.
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09-06-10 | 10:30 PM
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Suck it up and ride with traffic. It may seem scary at first, but you'll get used to it and it's a whole lot safer than the sidewalk. Generally, the goal is to be seen because drivers who see you will not hit you. Riding on the road gives you maximum visibility, so it's safer.
Drivers can't see you on the sidewalk because you're behind parked cars, trees, etc. So, every time you leave the sidewalk to cross the street over to the next sidewalk, you're a prime target. You're also a prime target for cars entering/leaving driveways.
Drivers can't see you on the sidewalk because you're behind parked cars, trees, etc. So, every time you leave the sidewalk to cross the street over to the next sidewalk, you're a prime target. You're also a prime target for cars entering/leaving driveways.
09-06-10 | 10:43 PM
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09-06-10 | 10:44 PM
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09-06-10 | 10:45 PM
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TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
PART 1512_REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_Regulations
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(b) Sidewalk bicycle means a bicycle with a seat height of no more
than 635 mm (25.0 in); the seat height is measured with the seat
https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_20...6cfr1512.2.htm
adjusted to its highest position.
Sec. 1512.2 Definitions.
CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
PART 1512_REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_Regulations
. . .
(b) Sidewalk bicycle means a bicycle with a seat height of no more
than 635 mm (25.0 in); the seat height is measured with the seat
https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_20...6cfr1512.2.htm
adjusted to its highest position.
Sec. 1512.2 Definitions.
09-06-10 | 11:04 PM
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09-07-10 | 12:37 AM
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In one of the helmet threads someone posted a statistics chart showing you are far more likely to get hit by a car riding on the sidewalk than the streets.
Cars never look at sidewalks while turning, they're watching oncoming traffic and only expect slow pedestrians already in the crosswalk. When you ride into a crosswalk they never see you until its too late.
Cars never look at sidewalks while turning, they're watching oncoming traffic and only expect slow pedestrians already in the crosswalk. When you ride into a crosswalk they never see you until its too late.
09-07-10 | 09:20 AM
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Yes, that bicycle is perfectly suitable for riding on sidewalks, where sidewalk riding is permitted/appropriate. It has thick enough tires to handle most sidewalk cracks/etc, but without front suspension, you will have to be mindful of curb edges.
09-07-10 | 10:21 AM
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Of course you can ride it on the sidewalk! That's what they're for! Roads are for cars and bikes belong on the sidewalks. If more people would learn this then there wouldn't be all this hostility between cars and bikes.
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