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Motorbike mirrors on a bicycle?

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  • #52
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    CramCycle wrote: »
    You could argue they will deter thieves as they make the bike less attractive and more immediately noticeable.
    I must admit there is a possibility vandals will attack the bike but I park in a secure garage and when in town it's not generally left for very long.

    I suspect the valve covers won't last.

    One of the locks I have for my bike

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1WQQ

    Probably buy a U lock too


  • #53
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Ray Palmer wrote: »
    One of the locks I have for my bike

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1WQQ

    Probably buy a U lock too

    Yes, you need a u-lock. Those handcuff locks are junk. Bolt croppers would go straight through.


  • #54
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    Lumen wrote: »
    Yes, you need a u-lock. Those handcuff locks are junk. Bolt croppers would go straight through.
    Not a chance a bolt cutter will go through them. There is a possible weak point but it depends on how it is locked if you can get to it.

    There are other handcuff lock that are really useless but those ones are really heavy and well built.


  • #55
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    minterno wrote: »
    you may be be flexible enough to do so and perhaps most cyclists are but not every one is and although i can manage it i cant do it in a safe manner as i tend to drift out towards the centre of the road when i do so,Im also a very practical person and if a mirror aids me in any way i will use one,regards

    Try harder. Practice makes perfect.


  • #56
    Holyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Holyboy


    To the OP,check out chopper dome think its .com,loads of bling on there for you.


  • #57
    kenmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭kenmc


    Lumen wrote: »
    Yes, you need a u-lock. Those handcuff locks are junk. Bolt croppers would go straight through.

    Or a chain link extractor :D


  • #58
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,189 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Ray Palmer wrote: »
    Not a chance a bolt cutter will go through them. There is a possible weak point but it depends on how it is locked if you can get to it.

    There are other handcuff lock that are really useless but those ones are really heavy and well built.

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  • #59
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,189 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    kenmc wrote: »
    Or a chain link extractor :D

    LOL, that Kenmc one is one to watch, never would have even entered my head.


  • #60
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    kenmc wrote: »
    Or a chain link extractor :D
    That won't work either


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  • #61
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Did you ever get those mirrors???????


  • #62
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    Yeap and got the bike the other day too.
    The mirrors are perfectably usable
    They don't weigh much
    The bike is great. On my 5 k cycle from work up hill the average speed was 25k/H and max speed was 37k/H
    Will Post up a picture over the next few days


  • #63
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    I'm very happy with them and the bike


  • #64
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,015 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Ah come on Ray, give us a better picture than that. It's stuck between a garage door, a bin and the front of a car!


  • #65
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Yes those mirrors are fine, nicely understated.
    Can you post some more photos, please, with particular reference to the cockpit.


  • #66
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    Cable ties could do with a trimming..


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  • #67
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Looking well, only one more item and the build is complete: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pair-Pink-Bar-End-Tassels/dp/B002SSVOHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314053527&sr=8-1


  • #68
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    petethedrummer wrote: »
    Looking well, only one more item and the build is complete: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pair-Pink-Bar-End-Tassels/dp/B002SSVOHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314053527&sr=8-1

    You may think it is all silly but I am passing out people on racers wearing all the cycle gear. :p
    The balloon wheels are really as good as they state when it comes to comfort and grip.

    I'll probably get the lights that fit in the handle bar stems.:D


  • #69
    kenmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭kenmc


    Ray Palmer wrote: »
    You may think it is all silly but I am passing out people on racers wearing all the cycle gear. :p

    RLJ!!!!!


  • #70
    happytramp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭happytramp


    Ray Palmer wrote: »
    You may think it is all silly but I am passing out people on racers wearing all the cycle gear. :p

    I like the bike, but it might not be a fair comparison since those people you're passing may not have engine on their's.


  • #71
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    They may not have motors but people have said that it wouldn't make much difference compared to somebody used to cycling.
    It is great for commuting

    No idea what RLJ means so no wit in response to that:o

    A better picture attached


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  • #72
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    I don't know whether I like it or hate it, but it's certainly one of a kind, so fair play for adding a bit of variety to the place. D'you have any connection to these guys?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz2F4cUDCYE


  • #73
    happytramp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭happytramp


    The more I look at it, the more I like it. Is it loud?


  • #74
    happytramp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭happytramp


    The more I look at it, the more I like it. Is it loud?


  • #75
    Ray Palmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭Ray Palmer


    It is a little nosier than other electric bikes but it is still only a slight electric swirl noise. People don't turn around so it isn't that loud.


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