Bikers without proper clothing - Page 3

Admiral Huddy · 21-07-2006, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

Gixers rock, amazing stright line performance.

don't, I'm nearly in tears

too late

Jhadur · 21-07-2006, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

SV sucks really

I'll look after it for you if you want.

I miss having a bike

Tak · 21-07-2006, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Jhadur

I miss having a bike

I miss you having a bike too

Zirax · 25-07-2006, 16:23

Caught 5th gear last night and they were testing a form of air bags for bikers. Essentially you wear a jacket which has inflatable cushions/air bags which inflate if you come off your bike. Currently it takes 0.5 seconds to inflate.

Just wondering what bikers thoughts were on the thing?

leowyatt · 25-07-2006, 16:32

Haven't they been playing around the idea of airbags on the front forks. Sounds a bit odd to me

Will · 26-07-2006, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Zirax

Caught 5th gear last night and they were testing a form of air bags for bikers. Essentially you wear a jacket which has inflatable cushions/air bags which inflate if you come off your bike. Currently it takes 0.5 seconds to inflate.

Just wondering what bikers thoughts were on the thing?

On a huge sodding high side that would really help. On a high speed low side I don't know if 0.5s is that useful, but it would certainly cushing the blow more. It's definitely a good idea, now if they can make the clothing look cool....

Treefrog · 20-08-2006, 23:35

Never get on the bike without a reasonable amount of clobber on personally. At a minimum its 2 pairs of jeans, leather, boots and gloves.
I'll often wear a pair of hiking boots rather than bike boots, because I tend to do a lot of walking when I get off the bike and they're more comfy for that. But they're also waterproof, hardwearing and have quite a bit of ankle protection built in.

I can see one potential drawback of the airbag jacket idea - that you'll bounce rather than slide and so not slow down as quickly, therefore increase the chance of hitting something solid before you stop naturally. Swings and roundabouts ...

Will · 22-08-2006, 12:40

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Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

Serves you right for riding through the kiddies playground

Quality!

Jasper · 22-08-2006, 14:05

my favourite lack-of-correct-gear i ever saw, was a guy who nailed it past me on the motorway (way over 100mph) wearing a pair of shorts and a pair of converse with the laces flapping about by the back wheel. looked safe :/

Will · 22-08-2006, 14:48

Those guys really get on my tits...

It gives the rest of us a bad name

25-07-2006, 16:32	#25
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Haven't they been playing around the idea of airbags on the front forks. Sounds a bit odd to me __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

20-08-2006, 23:35	#27
Treefrog Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 1,761	Never get on the bike without a reasonable amount of clobber on personally. At a minimum its 2 pairs of jeans, leather, boots and gloves. I'll often wear a pair of hiking boots rather than bike boots, because I tend to do a lot of walking when I get off the bike and they're more comfy for that. But they're also waterproof, hardwearing and have quite a bit of ankle protection built in. I can see one potential drawback of the airbag jacket idea - that you'll bounce rather than slide and so not slow down as quickly, therefore increase the chance of hitting something solid before you stop naturally. Swings and roundabouts ... __________________ Commit random kindness and senseless acts of beauty Last edited by Treefrog; 20-08-2006 at 23:38.

22-08-2006, 14:48	#30
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Those guys really get on my tits... It gives the rest of us a bad name __________________ *No No!*

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25-07-2006, 16:23	#24
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Caught 5th gear last night and they were testing a form of air bags for bikers. Essentially you wear a jacket which has inflatable cushions/air bags which inflate if you come off your bike. Currently it takes 0.5 seconds to inflate. Just wondering what bikers thoughts were on the thing?

22-08-2006, 14:05	#29
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	my favourite lack-of-correct-gear i ever saw, was a guy who nailed it past me on the motorway (way over 100mph) wearing a pair of shorts and a pair of converse with the laces flapping about by the back wheel. looked safe :/