Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[DigDub]

Sometimes it is a long road before traffic light. Would u stop or lift bicycle to pavement? I sometimes do that when i am not confident. Sbs bus I'm ok because they will spare a tot for cyclists. But those Malaysia tour buses and trucks are terrible

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if those one lane road, i usually will assess the situation, if see the other side no traffic then i wave the lorry on to overtake by cutting a bit into the opp direction lane. if both ways also heavy traffic, i usually will stop by the curb let them pass or cycle on the pavement. its quite pai seh to hold up the traffic.

 

[IronMac]

i usually will stop by the curb let them pass or cycle on the pavement. its quite pai seh to hold up the traffic.

If I was the driver behind you I would curse you out; you are doing something that no other cyclists do (AFAIK) and I still have to slow down and move around you.

 

[Nemesismaster]

if those one lane road, i usually will assess the situation, if see the other side no traffic then i wave the lorry on to overtake by cutting a bit into the opp direction lane. if both ways also heavy traffic, i usually will stop by the curb let them pass or cycle on the pavement. its quite pai seh to hold up the traffic.

Then u be the steel sandwich of 2 way traffic. I prefer to occupy further out but not really at the center of my own lane , let the lorry behind see and decide himself of the opposite lane clearance to cut me.

 

[DigDub]

If I was the driver behind you I would curse you out; you are doing something that no other cyclists do (AFAIK) and I still have to slow down and move around you.

I would rather let pple curse me than try to race a tipper truck. you would race a tipper truck in this situation?

 

[DigDub]

Then u be the steel sandwich of 2 way traffic. I prefer to occupy further out but not really at the center of my own lane , let the lorry behind see and decide himself of the opposite lane clearance to cut me.

usually in such situation I would just ride on the pavement. ride out I feel is more dangerous leh, wait the truck overtake halfway then opposite got car come, he sure swerve in, if suay you at his side, become minced meat.

 

[Promethus]

Any idea if Tyrell FX will be too small for a 6ft tall rider?

 

[DigDub]

Any idea if Tyrell FX will be too small for a 6ft tall rider?

can test ride at mybikeshop or bru.

 

[Promethus]

Not able to go down during their operating hours.

 

[-nzy90]

if those one lane road, i usually will assess the situation, if see the other side no traffic then i wave the lorry on to overtake by cutting a bit into the opp direction lane. if both ways also heavy traffic, i usually will stop by the curb let them pass or cycle on the pavement. its quite pai seh to hold up the traffic.

For me, I'll just move further out towards middle of the lane if I feel unsafe. At least got space for me to swerve in if a heavy vehicle overtake very close to me.

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[VD]

Any idea if Tyrell FX will be too small for a 6ft tall rider?

I have a few friends around that height riding FX, otherwise, you can consider the CSI series, 451 wheelset. In the end, still wise to do a test ride if you interested. You need to feel the fit, but of cos some things can be adjusted, but minor stuff like (stem head, crank arm, handle bar height, seat post & etc)

 

[Jay Bee]

if its a 2way single lane road, like old tampines rd, i will stick to the side, since the single lane is actually very wide...

if its those super narrow types, i will eat entire lane. got car behind, then i shift in if can, else they sian liao, this forces them to notice me and slow down 1st.

i rather get ram directly from behind, than a side swipe

 

[IronMac]

I would rather let pple curse me than try to race a tipper truck. you would race a tipper truck in this situation?

You actually want to stop in front of a tipper truck whose driver may not be a) paying attention or b) not expecting you to stop?

 

[rarenick]

You actually want to stop in front of a tipper truck whose driver may not be a) paying attention or b) not expecting you to stop?

Whats wrong with slowly stopping at the side when u are already in double yellow lines?

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[DigDub]

You actually want to stop in front of a tipper truck whose driver may not be a) paying attention or b) not expecting you to stop?

of course I wont be jam braking in the middle of the road lah. I would signal my intention by slowing down to the side, and ride until so slow he passes then stop and bring the bike up to whatever off-road area is available and let whatever traffic chain behind to clear and a gap appears before going on.

but usually in such situations where there is heavy traffic and the lane is narrow, I would just ride on the pavement altogether. no point having a big ego because cyclists always lose out even when we are right.

 

[rarenick]

of course I wont be jam braking in the middle of the road lah. I would signal my intention by slowing down to the side, and ride until so slow he passes then stop and bring the bike up to whatever off-road area is available and let whatever traffic chain behind to clear and a gap appears before going on.

but usually in such situations where there is heavy traffic and the lane is narrow, I would just ride on the pavement altogether. no point having a big ego because cyclists always lose out even when we are right.

Only mtb and foldie got such flexibility. Road bikers usually just risk for the speed and convenience

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[rarenick]

My 3rd bike

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[erwinrommel]

My 3rd bike

Looks good...

So enjoyed the kick of using small wheels?

 

[rarenick]

Looks good...

So enjoyed the kick of using small wheels?

The pickup speed is fast but the ride is not as comfortable. Bumpy, too sensitive handling, feels fragile when cycling high speed on road. Good thing is highly portable. Can bring into mrt and cab, 9.8kg only.

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[macpork]

long time no drop by here

 

[DigDub]

My 3rd bike

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gxgx. crius?