A simple modern bike? (dial-up killer!)
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Sometimes the simple things in life are the best.
This is my new commuting tool.
One gear, 28inch wheels with skinny tyres, back pedal brake ( I would remove the V's if it was legal!), a great compromise between wieght and strength and a bargain to boot!
I saw it in the corner of my local bike shop 6 months ago, it was still there the other day so I haggled and got it for £200.
It's a very relaxed place to be for my leisurely 16 mile commute and for the money, I think its a great looking and very good quality bike.
This is my new commuting tool.
One gear, 28inch wheels with skinny tyres, back pedal brake ( I would remove the V's if it was legal!), a great compromise between wieght and strength and a bargain to boot!
I saw it in the corner of my local bike shop 6 months ago, it was still there the other day so I haggled and got it for £200.
It's a very relaxed place to be for my leisurely 16 mile commute and for the money, I think its a great looking and very good quality bike.
LRdriver II said:
Just take the V's off!! Only a law for the seller to fit them for sale. along with bells,reflectors and wheel reflectors etc.. all the stuff to remove once its home.
www.ctc.org.uk said:
Most sorts of cycle are required to have at least two efficient braking systems, by which the front wheel (or wheels) can be braked independently of the rear wheel (or wheels). This means that if there are two wheels at the front or rear, the relevant system must act on the pair. It also means that the combined operation of front and rear brakes from one lever is not allowed except as an extra braking system: additional to the two independent front and rear braking systems required by this law.
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I am under the impression this is the law for any bike used on a public highway.
Removing the V-brakes would only leave me with one braking device. It's just a question of wether any cop would notice or even care, which I suspect they wouldn't. I might then fit some proper roadie handlebars, which would look quite good without brake levers methinks.
busta said:
Removing the V-brakes would only leave me with one braking device. It's just a question of wether any cop would notice or even care, which I suspect they wouldn't. I might then fit some proper roadie handlebars, which would look quite good without brake levers methinks.
Unless there's a Camera and a fine for the offence then they won't be interested and even if they are, what are they going to do? If it stops OK without and you want it then do it, f@*k 'em.
Nice looking bike BTW
Edited by catso on Monday 19th March 22:03
busta said:
Trooper2 said:
If the rear hub/coaster brake is Shimano they aren't too bad but if it's a Chinese or Taiwanese brand I wouldn't rely on it by it's self.
I'll take a look and see. Might keep the front V and run the cable through the steerer just to tidy up the lines a bit.
Keep it simple
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