Problems found when Cycling...
Discussion
1. The only thing i would change about my hybrid (2011 GT Transeo 3) is weight, this will be addressed when/if it gets replaced but its not too bad, wouldn't change anything about my roadie (2012 Decathlon Triban 3). Although i don't use the roadie all that much, and only for pleasure rides, i imagine if i was using it for TT's it would warrant some changes. I also have a battered old 2005 Specialized Hard Rock MTB for messing about on, nothing is original apart from the frame and parts get replaced and upgraded whenever is required so its usually to my liking.
2. My Commute is either 12 Miles all road, or 7 miles mixed, but the latter has to include a bit of unmade road so i have to use the hybrid which is annoying as it adds time and effort.
3. Bikes live in the shed, when being transported they go on the roof on a Thule set up, no problems with either except when travelling through France as there are quite often height restrictions of the Paris Autoroutes that you can not drive with the bikes on the roof. Fuel economy is affected of course, but the set up is very stable, I have no faith in the rear strap on type racks.
4. No Time limit, when they need replacing they get replaced
5. Been knocked off a few times, always in the daytime with good visibility while wearing appropriate Hi-Vis clothing and i take care to avoid being hit and do not see blame as an option. So this is always down to other road user failing to pay attention, this concerns me as the instances of near misses seems to increase every time i go out.
6. I use a double rear pannier set up as when i commute i usually need to bring a Laptop and clothes to change into so a back pack is never big enough.
2. My Commute is either 12 Miles all road, or 7 miles mixed, but the latter has to include a bit of unmade road so i have to use the hybrid which is annoying as it adds time and effort.
3. Bikes live in the shed, when being transported they go on the roof on a Thule set up, no problems with either except when travelling through France as there are quite often height restrictions of the Paris Autoroutes that you can not drive with the bikes on the roof. Fuel economy is affected of course, but the set up is very stable, I have no faith in the rear strap on type racks.
4. No Time limit, when they need replacing they get replaced
5. Been knocked off a few times, always in the daytime with good visibility while wearing appropriate Hi-Vis clothing and i take care to avoid being hit and do not see blame as an option. So this is always down to other road user failing to pay attention, this concerns me as the instances of near misses seems to increase every time i go out.
6. I use a double rear pannier set up as when i commute i usually need to bring a Laptop and clothes to change into so a back pack is never big enough.
Was your last account locked because you were conducting a survey too?
As your teacher should advise you: you'll probably get better answers by simply observing unprovoked responses than you will from asking for them.
edit: and your SP&G is terrible.
As your teacher should advise you: you'll probably get better answers by simply observing unprovoked responses than you will from asking for them.
edit: and your SP&G is terrible.
Edited by Gizmoish on Tuesday 15th January 13:16
MiniMidas said:
Hey All,
Im recently new to this forum, having not been able to re login my old account. Although like me most people are petrolheads here( having got a real Mini ) , I thought with the vast wealth of people here it may be of help
Im currently undertaking a University project upon tackling the issues of cycling, whether it be to do with a bicycle layout design, or the actual journey undertaken within that Journey.
Im interested in all the types of cycling, and was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions about the problems you face.
1. What is the bane of your experience with your bicycle? What is THE thing that you would like to see improved.
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thankyou for taking to the time to read this
Sam
Sam, Im recently new to this forum, having not been able to re login my old account. Although like me most people are petrolheads here( having got a real Mini ) , I thought with the vast wealth of people here it may be of help
Im currently undertaking a University project upon tackling the issues of cycling, whether it be to do with a bicycle layout design, or the actual journey undertaken within that Journey.
Im interested in all the types of cycling, and was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions about the problems you face.
1. What is the bane of your experience with your bicycle? What is THE thing that you would like to see improved.
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thankyou for taking to the time to read this
Sam
I think the first thing to do is try to undertand why the general bicycle design hasnt changed in 150 years, the two triangle design for the frame is the most effective, strongest and practical. Look at the ideas tried and why they failed.
1/ motorists who dont give enough space when over taking. this is mostly a lack of perception on their part, they approach from behind, see an oncoming car and rather than adjust their speed and wait, overtake me whilst taying in their lane and squeezing me, them and the other car at the same time.
2/ road surface is abig problem regardless of whether you're on a fixie, this is amajor problem though and based on local council budgets and priorities etc.
3/ in a rack with multiple locks in the garage. transport it on the roof rack. the issue with public trnasport is the sticky-out bits, the pedals and the bars, design a way of folding the bars without compromising safety and you have your millions
4/ i upgrade as often as my wife will allow me...
5/ close passing cars and wrist/neck injury. gloves with integrated wrist guards might take off, have a look at how many downhill riders wear neck braces too
6/ i normally dont carry much having good changing faciliities at work and i dont take work home with me, i dont mind bike specific rucksucks as they fit quite wel land are narrow enough not to impede vision when you look over your shoulders. have a look at the salsa website, htthey are a bike company who specilaise in long distance bikes so have loads of neat storage solutions you cna get inspiration from.
most problems relate to sharing the road, but segregating bikes and cars isnt the answer either, the answer is better road design and cooperation form ALL parties, not just bashing the motorist, some cyclists can be dicks too!!
as road use has increased, junction design etc has remained the same, so more traffic has to go throughthe same systems. Add in bus lanes etc and everyone is squeezed into a smaller space!
1. What is the bane of your experience with your bicycle?
Reliability. Always having to fiddle with something to keep it optimal.
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
Not really.
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
Garage, and in a bike bag on the back seat of a car.
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
Trigger's broom. Had the 'same' bike for 6 years, but only the frame is original. Replace things when they wear out/become sub-optimal.
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
Nope. Only aggression/carelessness from other road users in general. This is very rare but severe when it happens. Mostly a question of education, partly a question of mental health! Yes, I'm serious about this.
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Nope. Carry a backpack or a messenger back, not a problem, except that it can make me hot.
Reliability. Always having to fiddle with something to keep it optimal.
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
Not really.
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
Garage, and in a bike bag on the back seat of a car.
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
Trigger's broom. Had the 'same' bike for 6 years, but only the frame is original. Replace things when they wear out/become sub-optimal.
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
Nope. Only aggression/carelessness from other road users in general. This is very rare but severe when it happens. Mostly a question of education, partly a question of mental health! Yes, I'm serious about this.
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Nope. Carry a backpack or a messenger back, not a problem, except that it can make me hot.
1. Playing leapfrog with buses, see Great Western Road in Glasgow for a prime example of where this occurs. It's annoying and to some extent dangerous pulling out to pass the bus every time it stops. I'm sure the bus driver gets just as annoyed at having to then pull out and pass me 100m down the road, only for the situation to repeat at the next bus stop.
2. Badly made cycle lanes, often with cars parked on them and often seemingly designed to encourage cyclists to go down the inside of vehicles that may be turning left. A proper cycle lane has a kerb separating it from the road or is part of a widened pavement with clear markings to separate cyclists from pedestrians. See the Old Steine in Brighton or most of Holland for an example of doing it right.
3. Garden shed. Transportation by train in Glasgow is good, there's a place to put bikes and there's rarely problems even at peak times. Trains in Brighton/London are by comparison a complete joke, I can't travel at peak times and when I am allowed on the train I have to leave it by the doors, meaning it blocks other passengers and is a hazard. I can't lock it and leave it either because I have to move it depending on which side the next platform is on.
4. Piece of string. Have recently gone from 4 bikes that I tinkered with a lot to just the one that I'm happy with I hope I won't have to change anything for quite some time.
5. Unobservant drivers when I'm turning right. I'd love some gloves with flashing orange LED's like a car indicator that I could wave about in front of any drivers who looks half asleep.
6. Lack of shock absorption on my panniers. I use a single pannier that doubles as a briefcase and has a compartment for my laptop, I also often carry camera equipment. Hitting a pothole when carrying any electrical gear always makes me wince, a situation that would be greatly helped with the addition of elasticated straps or netting within the pannier.
2. Badly made cycle lanes, often with cars parked on them and often seemingly designed to encourage cyclists to go down the inside of vehicles that may be turning left. A proper cycle lane has a kerb separating it from the road or is part of a widened pavement with clear markings to separate cyclists from pedestrians. See the Old Steine in Brighton or most of Holland for an example of doing it right.
3. Garden shed. Transportation by train in Glasgow is good, there's a place to put bikes and there's rarely problems even at peak times. Trains in Brighton/London are by comparison a complete joke, I can't travel at peak times and when I am allowed on the train I have to leave it by the doors, meaning it blocks other passengers and is a hazard. I can't lock it and leave it either because I have to move it depending on which side the next platform is on.
4. Piece of string. Have recently gone from 4 bikes that I tinkered with a lot to just the one that I'm happy with I hope I won't have to change anything for quite some time.
5. Unobservant drivers when I'm turning right. I'd love some gloves with flashing orange LED's like a car indicator that I could wave about in front of any drivers who looks half asleep.
6. Lack of shock absorption on my panniers. I use a single pannier that doubles as a briefcase and has a compartment for my laptop, I also often carry camera equipment. Hitting a pothole when carrying any electrical gear always makes me wince, a situation that would be greatly helped with the addition of elasticated straps or netting within the pannier.
MiniMidas said:
Hey All,
Im recently new to this forum, having not been able to re login my old account. Although like me most people are petrolheads here( having got a real Mini ) , I thought with the vast wealth of people here it may be of help
Im currently undertaking a University project upon tackling the issues of cycling, whether it be to do with a bicycle layout design, or the actual journey undertaken within that Journey.
Im interested in all the types of cycling, and was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions about the problems you face.
1. What is the bane of your experience with your bicycle? What is THE thing that you would like to see improved.
My fitness and the british climate...
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
Potholes on roadie, and trees on mtb (the buggers just don't get out of the way faast enough)
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
Garage
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
Always buying new bits...
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
Cars that seem oblivious to me being there, and those pesky trees again
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Not a commuter...
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thankyou for taking to the time to read this
Sam
Im recently new to this forum, having not been able to re login my old account. Although like me most people are petrolheads here( having got a real Mini ) , I thought with the vast wealth of people here it may be of help
Im currently undertaking a University project upon tackling the issues of cycling, whether it be to do with a bicycle layout design, or the actual journey undertaken within that Journey.
Im interested in all the types of cycling, and was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions about the problems you face.
1. What is the bane of your experience with your bicycle? What is THE thing that you would like to see improved.
My fitness and the british climate...
2. During your journey, whether that be for a social or commuting pleasure, are they're any problems that you face, that you would like to see resolved? Im thinking that road surface changes can be a big problem for daily commuters on fixed bicycles.
Potholes on roadie, and trees on mtb (the buggers just don't get out of the way faast enough)
3. How do you store you bicycle when not in use? And how if you do, transport it? Are there problems during this, ie on a train or using a bicycle rack on a car?
Garage
4. How often do you keep a bicycle for before upgrading to a newer model, or carry out performance enhancing modifactions?
Always buying new bits...
5. Safety - What are your concerns when riding? Im guessing rear impact and close passing cars are a big issue?
Cars that seem oblivious to me being there, and those pesky trees again
6. If you commute by bicycle, do you have problems with luggage? Im thinking that a backpack increases the centre of gravity of the bike, making it more unstable.
Not a commuter...
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thankyou for taking to the time to read this
Sam
Gizmoish said:
edit: and your SP&G is terrible.
Indeed. I'm such an up my own arse pedant I'm not even going to answer you, OP! Edited by Gizmoish on Tuesday 15th January 13:16
Increase does not mean raise in that context.
I can only assume that spelling and grammar will have no bearing on your grade. What fun it must be for whoever has to wade through your final output.
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