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How to avoid doorings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kylie Feb 22, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hand pain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hunge Feb 9, 2012. 8 Replies 1 Like
I've got a pain in my left hand that's slowly gotten worse over the 6 months since I sold my geared commuter and got a single speed. The pain is mostly in the pinkie, and a bit in the ring finger.…Continue
New old-school brake levers?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Lipski Sep 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello friends, Dilemma. I split my riding between weekend jaunts, when I'm on the lower part of the drop bar, and commuting/city riding, when I prefer to be on the flat part for stability and the…Continue
Motorcyclists in bus lanes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kylie Jun 8, 2011. 31 Replies 0 Likes
Had a fun exchange this morning. I was riding in the bus lane when I was overtaken with several inches to spare by a gent on a vespa scooter. When I caught up with him 30 seconds later at the traffic…Continue
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Mark Lipski replied to BIKESydney's discussion NSW Transport Masterplan - what do YOU want to see included?Mark Lipski replied to brooza's discussion Are fixies for commuting? in the group Commuting"Well I ride one, but my commute is only about 15mins. And to contradict the article, most fixie riders in Sydney (myself included) have at least one brake, and going up hills is far faster than on a geared bike. Going downhill isn't so great…"
Keen Cyclist replied to Mark Lipski's discussion How to avoid doorings"Dying to see the video of what happens when it tries to close on you when you have one leg in and one out!!!"
Edward Re replied to Mark Lipski's discussion How to avoid doorings"This would be an awesome invention to have made compulsory of all cars! Then the only trouble would be to stop people from walking out in front of you.."
Hunge replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"I disagree. I have been riding single speed for many years and never had any problems. I think that a lot of Sydney bike messengers, who ride SS or fixie and anyone else who rides SS will agree. I think that it may have something to do with other…"
herzog replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"Agree - put the gears back on.
A singlespeed, presumably running a fairly tall gear, means that you have to use a lot of hand strength on the bars to get enough leverage when taking off, or going uphill.
Singlespeed may make sense in Manhattan or…"
Poolio Thevwganster replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"Put the gears back on, and do not hold the grips so tight relax let the blood flow.
I have had my fingers go numb when I relax the blood flows
If this does not help a nice red wine taken occasionally at night ,it may not help but it would not make…"
Dan replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"I sometimes get pain in my right hand - and it's usually because my brake pads need cleaning / replacing. When they are in a state, I have to squeeze the brakes harder to stop, which can make my hands ache."
Tony Ascenso replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"Assuming that you are on the proximity of the CBD, Sydney Hand Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre, Lvl 6, 187 Macquarie Street, Ph. 9221-2603. Ask for Florence Check. Best of luck"
kirby replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"Yeah all those things, you might be getting some carpal tunnel symptoms... Just a thought, maybe just the extra strain your putting your self under by not have the gears to lighten the load. I flicked my single for similar reasons, mine was…"
ChrisH replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"I don't know if this is relevant. But when I started riding again in my late 40s I found after a few longish rides I lost strength in my hands. If I put the tip of my thumb and forefinger together, I could exert no strength in the grip between…"
Kimberley replied to Mark Lipski's discussion Hand pain"Sorry, no experience with that sort of pain. Have you considered acupuncture? "
Mark Lipski posted a discussionHand pain
I've got a pain in my left hand that's slowly gotten worse over the 6 months since I sold my geared commuter and got a single speed. The pain is mostly in the pinkie, and a bit in the ring finger. Having been through a variety of handlebars, bar heights, seat heights and gloves, I've come to suspect that it's because I'm standing up in the saddle a lot when taking off from lights etc. I think the pain comes from the upward pulling motion, and is exacerbated by the fact that I play double bass,…See More
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- Got a brand new Masi fixie, it's my baby. Just starting to build them up myself.
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- Have been living and cycling in Sydney for 2 years now. Only just graduated from a cheap commuter bike to one that I enjoy being on, so am spending a lot more time on the bike. Best feeling in the world!
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