I know the feeling. Had a gravel truck swing into the bike lane on a sharp corner. If I had zigged the wrong way I would have been under his tires. I did get to scream at him at the next light. The near miss did leave me a little shakey I'll admit.i joined the e-bike crowd this past fall.. i would not commute on either a motorcycle nor a bicycle.
i purchased an E-MTB specifically with the intent of avoiding roadways
and blind as fvck cager drivers. Mind you there's plenty of example out there
ust how dangerous the practice is that i'm surprised its still discussed.
bicycles are great fun, i instantly missed my side view mirrors.
i rode up to an intersection with all the gear on, green light with one oncoming traffic, i waited and signaled i was making a left. Once the intersection was clear i went for the left hander
knowing there was a car behind me.. As soon as he had a chance he complete ignored
i was there, didnt honk the horn, just went ahead and got on my lane, half poing to the middle
of the other lane with on-coming traffic and brushed me off like a rag doll as he crushed the
accelerator and took the 'lane'. I was a sitting duck.
There was fvck all i could do, couldnt swerve out of the way fast enough, couldn't scream
loud enough to get his attention, and definitely could not chase him down and beat him up.
fact is, cager didnt give a shit he was breaking the law, didnt give two rats arse he
came inches away from throwing me off to one side.. not one single bit of remorse
over his actions.. fvck it. i'm not taking this thing on the road.
yeah man, Nicky's passing crushed our little family. Uncle & Dad were both cyclists,Yes, Nicky ,,,,,,very sad day.
Yamaha is bringing their line to Canada soon.
Yup I filled it out as well.yeah man, Nicky's passing crushed our little family. Uncle & Dad were both cyclists,
competitors when young. Of course Dad and I have been bikers since the 70s... i couldnt
do that to my family.
oh i see, yeah i've mentioned i've got their new motor, i havent really tried the smart assist
option, generally ride in level 3 support, but when it comes to the hills i bump it to level 5.
i dont even notice it, its very natural and rips up the hill with ease. Even with full suspenion
and long travel in the forks, there's minimal 'bobbing', engine doesnt even bat an eye. IT
is very quiet. I keep hearing i want a bigger battery, it would be nice to get the 625Kwhr
rather than the 500 that came with. I may upgrade in the future or purchase one for longer
weekends or just so i can use the current as as a spare thats already charged.
It will be interesting to see how Yamaha's line comes along, i've looked them up as well.
alas, i found the online Canadian Market survey regarding their new e-bikes ...
interesting questionnaire.. easy to fill out. i'm subscribed for info now!
Bicycles - Yamaha Motor Canada
Take a look at Ebikes made by actual mtn bike mfrs. My highly biased first suggestion would be our own Rocky Mtn Bicycles. They were all I ever raced (in the context of bicycles) Decades after I involuntarily stopped riding and racing, I still have a couple hanging in my garage.Yamaha is bringing their line to Canada soon.
I haven't ridden a bicycle off-dirt in a very long time. It was bad enough back then, I can't imagine my old reflexes and lack of decent speed being able to share the road again in Vancouver, and I used to ride everywhere all the time. For about 6 years I didn't even have a car (or motorcycle) but according to my wife, when she met me I had more bikes, frames, wheels, and parts than the local bike shop.I do a lot of street bicycling. I will agree that it's dangerous, even if you follow the rules. I still love it though. Honestly my biggest worry is the "parked car left door swings open" scenario, which can very serious depending on type of impact.
I'm waiting for a particular type of electric assist to come to Canada, probably 2022, and I will buy one for sure. I'm into my 60's now, and those North Van hills are getting harder each year.
this is why i decided on a Giant.. The Reign enduro has been manufactured for a few years now.Take a look at Ebikes made by actual mtn bike mfrs. My highly biased first suggestion would be our own Rocky Mtn Bicycles. They were all I ever raced (in the context of bicycles) Decades after I involuntarily stopped riding and racing, I still have a couple hanging in my garage.
If I were to buy an Ebike, I'd look to Rocky first. I might even wear an old team jersey for at least a few minutes before my wife starts laughing hysterically. I'd look like a multi-hued lycra sausage.
The idea of not having to grind the pedals all the way up the 9 mile steep logging road to start my favorite hike is intriguing to say the least.
Yup, getting ”doored” can really ruin your day. Riding a bicycle in traffic always feels more sketchy than being on a motorcycle. Quality bicycle infrastructure can tip that balance somewhat. Out in the valley it’s possible to link together some pretty good routes using assorted rec trails/*****. Great riding, and you don’t get your ride interrupted by traffic and intersections nearly as often.I do a lot of street bicycling. I will agree that it's dangerous, even if you follow the rules. I still love it though. Honestly my biggest worry is the "parked car left door swings open" scenario, which can very serious depending on type of impact.
I'm waiting for a particular type of electric assist to come to Canada, probably 2022, and I will buy one for sure. I'm into my 60's now, and those North Van hills are getting harder each year.