Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby il padrone » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:38 am
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby il padrone » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:53 am
Oh, so you have the old "roadie/touro" thing happening. Thought that had died out in the late 80sCapsyze wrote:So you ride a "touring" bike... Nuff said, really.
Yes, I ride a road bike too, do a few Audax distance events. And the roadie has lights plus mirror fitted.
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby scotto » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:55 am
external speakers - maybe
not hearing approaching object from behind you - riding too slow.
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Postby Kingaroy_Redant » Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:03 pm
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Postby il padrone » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:33 pm
A SMIDSY is someone who actually fails to see a cyclist (or other road user). When using an mp3 player I have never come close to doing this. There is no shirking of any responsibility - my responsibility is to look out for other vehicles and give way where legally required. Listening to an mp3 player does not prevent this.Kingaroy_Redant wrote: I am constantly amazed at how many cyclists are quick to blame SMIDSYs ( or whatever they are labelled), however the same cyclists fail to do everything in their power to keep themselves safe. They sherk (sic) their own responsibility then blame others for not taking up the slack.
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Postby Christina Brinkmann » Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:15 pm
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby il padrone » Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:18 pm
Some people would claim that "common sense" would say that I should not ever consider riding a bike in traffic at allChristina Brinkmann wrote:I agree with KR. It is just common sense not to restrict your senses while cycling. To do so is dangerous and selfish.
I'll happily stick with what is legally correct, together with my long-term experience of what works for me in traffic, thanks. I shall have to disagree with you on this minor safety matter. See ya out there.....
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Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby singlespeedscott » Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:36 am
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Postby mikesbytes » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:19 am
Oh no. And I bet they also break rule #60
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby JustJames » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:43 pm
Common sense tells me that if your music is so loud that you can't hear your bike's noises you can't hear anything else...and that if you can hear your bike, you can hear whatever else you need to hear.
It also tells me, as others have said, that if you are riding in a group and listening to music, you are not really riding with the other guys, just near them.
I used to ride - alone - with music all the time. Now I don't. I don't feel that I am any safer as a result, and I fully understand why some people like to listen to music while they ride.
What I don't understand is why some people are being judgmental about what other people are doing.
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Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby toolonglegs » Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:24 am
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Postby ZepinAtor » Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:22 am
Just hold the thing in one of your hands geeeez, you still have the other hand free to signal, brake, steer & shift gears withtoolonglegs wrote:Can I stem mount my iPad so I can watch movies while I am commuting? ... Has anyone tried this?
I'm trying to develop a new interactive, entertainment/ training system where one rider will mount a 37" LCD TV to the rear of their bike much like a triantalope with a couple of crutch rockets ( triathlete with rear facing water bottles).
The rider in front will have a DVR on their helmet transmitting live images to the person behind thus creating a virtual riding experience whilst enjoying a headwind free ride
The deluxe model will have a remote controlled retractable awning with a fold down food/ drinks tray.
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Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby toolonglegs » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:56 am
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby Capsyze » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:49 pm
Oh that's right, it's not legal.
Interesting that this is a thread about using ipods and MP3 players while on a velocipede.
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Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby The Walrus » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:56 pm
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Postby Capsyze » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:40 pm
Where do I start?The Walrus wrote:What's wrong with the Black Eyed Peas?
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Postby clackers » Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:19 pm
Ah, they were good until Fergie joined!Capsyze wrote:Where do I start?The Walrus wrote:What's wrong with the Black Eyed Peas?
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Postby PB12IN » Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:21 pm
mmm Fergie , oh wait sorry getting off topic.clackers wrote:Ah, they were good until Fergie joined!Capsyze wrote:Where do I start?The Walrus wrote:What's wrong with the Black Eyed Peas?
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Re: Are iPods, iPhones and bikes a good mix?
Postby jet-ski » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:30 pm
I think the Bike Snob term is something like 'double barrelled ass-cannons' - that is what I call them anyways....ZepinAtor wrote:Just hold the thing in one of your hands geeeez, you still have the other hand free to signal, brake, steer & shift gears withtoolonglegs wrote:Can I stem mount my iPad so I can watch movies while I am commuting? ... Has anyone tried this?
I'm trying to develop a new interactive, entertainment/ training system where one rider will mount a 37" LCD TV to the rear of their bike much like a triantalope with a couple of crutch rockets ( triathlete with rear facing water bottles).
The rider in front will have a DVR on their helmet transmitting live images to the person behind thus creating a virtual riding experience whilst enjoying a headwind free ride
The deluxe model will have a remote controlled retractable awning with a fold down food/ drinks tray.
the drinks tray must have a cooling function to keep the bevvies cold - like the can holders in my xtrail
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