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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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I seem to be seeing it more and more lately but it is one of those things that seems to irritate the snot of me. I see a biker riding through an intersection, parking lot, turn or what ever else with their feet hanging out to the side just inches off the ground. For the love of Pete just pick your feet up and ride! I mean if you don't have enough confidence or the sense of balance enough to know how to handle that ride of your then 1) park it. 2) get your self a trike or some kind of training wheel kit. 3) take a riding course and learn how to handle that bike of yours.

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OK, how many seconds are allowed before you must retract your legs/feet? Just like a plane, you just can't retract the landing gear instantly upon take off. I though it is logical to retract your feet over 1 to 2 feet as you pick up the speed.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Simma! Simma dan na!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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I agree, why would anyone keep their feet down? Well said.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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I passed a bike this weekend & the passenger had her feet dangling 2" from the ground on a turn. I didn't think it was the smartest way to ride.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Try riding in loose gravel without putting your feet out close to the ground. I can't seem to do it.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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well it be ok if I wear roller blades
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Bro I been riding for 29 yrs now and never noticed or cared about this crap.

Free your mind and just ride brother.


 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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well it be ok if I wear roller blades
Now that's an idea. Sounds like fun.
 
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