What is the best bike I can buy for under $350 in your opinion?

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aight

I have up to $350 dollars and I am looking for a mountain or hybrid bicycle.
f#%$ing bike people... I dont want to spend $2,000 on a bike...my car is barely worth more than that!

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EDIT: I put this at the top of the page so you see it- NEITHER OF THOSE BIKES I RECOMMENDED ARE OVER $400.

Not $4000, not $2000, not even $1000. f#%$ing people that don't read answers after asking questions...

Maybe my answer was too long and it confused you. I'm sorry if I used words that were too long.



Let's get our definitions straight and maybe that'll get you your answer right away.

Mountain bikes are for riding on trails... you drive it to a site, take it off the car, ride it. When you are done you put it back on the car and take it home. A hybrid is a slower, more comfortable version of a road bike that may be taken anywhere there is a paved surface (including finely ground stone)... think of molasses compared to high fructose corn syrup of a road bike.

I am making the assumption that you are thinking of an ALL TERRAIN bike or hybrid. An all terrain bike is intended for a 50/50 mix (or so) of on road/offroad riding up to rain rutted dirt roads or worn trails. The reason I think this is what you want is that mountain bike pricing STARTS at about $700 and go up while ATB pricing starts at about $250 and end about $700.

Enough of the gobbledegoop. Regarding an ATB, you would be very hard pressed to find a better specced bike than a Diamondback Response. This model has been in the lineup since at least 1998 and has always been a very good value. As far as a hybrid you should, at the very least, consider a Diamondback Insight 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NXO62M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/183-5148203-8543663?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=0WEBV2MDFV98DM7T4HF2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B002LFRTTM which is available from amazon.com.

BEFORE I GET JUMPED ON, I am not backing too far away from recommending that amateurs NOT buy bikes online with the following:

Prior to ordering a bike online, get fitted to a similar model from a bike shop. Order the bike, then bring the bike IN THE BOX to the same shop for building. The labor will be about $50 and worth every penny. Then, go back to the shop for anything you might need such as helmets, bottle cages, fenders, pumps, and extra inner tubes. You'll both be winners.

The reason I am even suggesting this is because I have supreme confidence in the quality of Diamondback and Raleigh products. I don't think any other company is as careful about what goes in the box.

How much should I pay for a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Nii

8,000 miles, comes with saddle bags, road pegs, windshield, two full helmets, and no prior problems.

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You didn't say what size it was. There's a big difference!

It's not that easy to say what a used motorcycle is worth. The Blue Book is not really useful for motorcycles and sports cars because people usually want them so bad they're willing to pay more than BB price for a good one.

So much depends on how well the bike has been cared for. A bike with records of dealer service and regular oil changes is worth a lot more. Added equipment raises the value somewhat (but not nearly to the amount the equipment originally cost). Good cosmetic condition raises the value. 8000 miles is just barely broken in for a Japanese motorcycle. But tires are only good for about 10k miles, so consider that you might have to replace them soon.

Spend a few minutes on your local Craigslist and see what comparable bikes go for--not just Vulcan but Yamaha Star, Honda Shadow, etc., in that size range.

Also, before you accept the helmets, and their added value in the deal, make sure one of them fits you! 8^)

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Some of my favorite questions?

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David D.

I come here from time to time just to look around & laugh. I will answer a question from time to time, but mostly I just look & laugh. I will pick a best answer based on originality & humor. Letâs see how wle-atlanta & Old Hippie do with these.

Some of my favorites:

1.How do you attack a water bottle cage? (attack?)
2.Where to find a good fixie that will climb hills? 200 to 400 bucks.
3.What gear is the fastest on flat land?
4.Iâm 18. Can I become an Olympic or professional biker? They never say cyclistsâ¦always âbikerâ.
5.Are Walmart bikes any good? Which one would you get?
6.How to fix the breaks on my bike? They always say breaks & not brakes.
7.Is this bike listed on craigslist any good? Then you see a link to a rusted old ten speed.
8.Do I need to wear helmet in (whatever city or state they live in)?
9.Bicyclists, why donât you get off the road & onto the sidewalk where you belong?
10.If the trip by car takes 15 minutes, how long by bicycle?

Did I forget any of the good ones? I imagine I did.
OMG! I did miss one. "What the best make of bike (top ten )?"
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aii.3vplv72Wg9Ds4exD1.H8DH1G;_ylv=3?qid=20120817064109AAxerCz

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those are the major ones

plus

11. my tire poped, can i take the bike back, i ain;t have the recept
12. i went 9 miles in a hour, how fast is that?
13. i went 9 mph, is that good time?
14. recommend to me speed bike india, must have bneficial mileage
15. why my rim is flat
16. how can i make fix gear faster
17. making custom build bike, what color goes with this tire?
18. can i paint bike with roller and house paint, ?
19. what bike is miley cyrus riding?
20. how many spokes do you really need?
21. i rode pretty far yesterday, will that make my thighs closer together, it seemed like a lot of hills and stuff?
22. i watched the olympics, i don't want to go to college, where do you join the tour de france to get gold medal (i feel lot of determinaton)
23. please send links to get sponserd, i don;t want to get a job
24. i think my bike might be clicking or something, what is that?

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wle

what are 10 inventions made in 1660-1860? ?

lisawagner

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1672: Steam car: Ferdinand Verbiest
1679: Pressure cooker: Denis Papin
1690: Polhem wheel: Christopher Polhem
1698: Steam engine: Thomas Savery
1700: Piano: Bartolomeo Cristofori
1701: Seed drill: Jethro Tull
1709: Iron smelting using coke: Abraham Darby I
1711: Tuning fork: John Shore
1712: Steam piston engine: Thomas Newcomen
1714: Mercury thermometer: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
1731: Octant: John Hadley, Thomas Godfrey
1733: Flying shuttle: John Kay
1737: Marine chronometer (H1): John Harrison
1742: Franklin stove: Benjamin Franklin
1750: Flatboat: Jacob Yoder
1752: Lightning rod: Benjamin Franklin
1759: Shampoo: Sake Dean Mahomet of Bengal
1764: Spinning jenny: James Hargreaves/Thomas Highs
1767: Carbonated water: Joseph Priestley
1769: Water frame: Richard Arkwright/Thomas Highs
1769: Steam road vehicle: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot
1775: Submarine Turtle: David Bushnell
1776: Steamboat: Claude de Jouffroy
1776: Watt steam engine: James Watt
1777: Card teeth making machine: Oliver Evans
1777: Circular saw: Samuel Miller
1779: Spinning mule: Samuel Crompton
1780s: Iron-cased rocket: Tipu Sultan in India[226]
1780s: Metal-cylinder rocket artillery: Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in India[227]
1780s: Iron rocket artillery: Tipu Sultan of India[226]
1783: Hot air balloon: Montgolfier brothers
1784: Bifocals: Benjamin Franklin
1784: Oil lamp: Aimé Argand[8]
1784: Shrapnel shell: Henry Shrapnel
1785: Power loom: Edmund Cartwright
1785: Automatic flour mill: Oliver Evans
1786: Threshing machine: Andrew Meikle
1791: Artificial teeth: Nicholas Dubois De Chemant
1798: Vaccination: Edward Jenner
1798: Lithography: Alois Senefelder
1801: Jacquard loom: Joseph Marie Jacquard
1802: Screw propeller steamboat Phoenix: John Stevens
1802: Gas stove: Zachäus Andreas Winzler
1804: Locomotive: Richard Trevithick
1805: Submarine Nautilus: Robert Fulton
1807: Steamboat Clermont: Robert Fulton
1808: Band saw: William Newberry
1809: Arc lamp: Humphry Davy
1814: Steam locomotive (Blücher):
1816: Miner's safety lamp: Humphry Davy
1816: Stirling engine: Robert Stirling
1816: Stethoscope: Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec
1817: Draisine or velocipede (two-wheeled): Karl Drais
1817: Kaleidoscope: David Brewster
1818: Bicycle: Karl Drais[8]
1821: Electric motor: Michael Faraday
1823: Electromagnet: William Sturgeon
1823: Lighter: Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner
1824: Portland cement: William Aspdin
1826: Photography: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
1826: Internal combustion engine: Samuel Morey
1827: Friction match: John Walker
1829: Steam locomotive: George Stephenson[8]
1830: Thermostat: Andrew Ure[8]
1830: Stenotype on punched paper strip: Karl Drais
1831: Multiple coil magnet: Joseph Henry
1831: Magnetic acoustic telegraph: Joseph Henry (patented 1837)
1831: Reaper: Cyrus McCormick
1831: Electrical generator: Michael Faraday, Ãnyos Jedlik
1834: The Hansom cab is patented
1834: Louis Braille perfects his Braille system
1834: Refrigerator: Jacob Perkins
1834: Combine harvester: Hiram Moore
1835: Revolver: Samuel Colt
1835: Electromechanical Relay: Joseph Henry
1835: Incandescent light bulb: James Bowman Lindsay
1836: Sewing machine: Josef Madersberger
1837: US electric printing press patented by Thomas Davenport (February 25)
1837: Steel plow: John Deere
1837: Standard diving dress: Augustus Siebe
1837: Camera Zoom Lens: Jozef Maximilián Petzval
1837: Magnetic telegraph: Samuel Morse
1838: Electric telegraph: Charles Wheatstone (also Samuel Morse)
1838: closed diving suit with a helmet: Augustus Siebe
1839: Vulcanization of rubber: Charles Goodyear
1840: Artificial fertilizer: Justus von Liebig
1841 saxophone:Adolphe Sax
1842: Superphosphate fertilizer: John Bennett Lawes
1842: Steam hammer: James Nasmyth
1842: Anaesthesia: Crawford Long
1843: Typewriter: Charles Thurber
1843: Fax machine: Alexander Bain[citation needed]
1843: Ice cream maker: Nancy Johnson
1843: Pile driver: James Nasmyth
1844: The safety match: Gustaf Erik Pasch
1845: Pneumatic tyre: Robert Thomson (inventor)
1846: Sewing machine: Elias Howe
1846: Rotary printing press: Richard M. Hoe
1849: Safety pin: Walter Hunt
1849: Francis turbine: James B. Francis
1849: Telephone: Antonio Meucci[citation needed]
1852: Airship: Henri Giffard
1852: Passenger elevator: Elisha Otis
1852: Gyroscope: Léon Foucault
1855: Bunsen burner: Peter Desaga
1855: Bessemer process: Henry Bessemer
1856: Celluloid: Alexander Parkes
1858: Undersea telegraph cable: Charles Wheatstone
1858: Mason jar: John L. Mason
1859: Oil drill: Edwin L. Drake
1859: Lead acid battery: Gaston Plante

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What is the best road bike club to join in the NYC area?

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Alhan Kese

I am looking for a team/club that I can ride with on the weekends. I want a challenge, but don't want to be around annoying bikers who are overly concerned about how many grams their helmet strap weighs. I am young, but have no problem riding with an older bunch - I used to go riding with guys in France who were in their 50's and those guys could ride.

To recap:

- road bike team/club
- want to train on weekends
- want easy going crowd, but with good cycling skills

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i am from nj, i know the north new jersy bike club has ride which start in the george washington bridge and they have some amazing rides there
here is their website
http://www.btcnj.com/
also in northern new jerseys there is the morris freewheelers
here is their website
http://www.mafw.org/
bikingthings

What are the laws on skateboarding in New York City?

GuitarsRgo

I just visited there from Maine with my family, but I didn't see ANY skaters at all except for two people on longboards, in the streets of Central Park. I didn't see any signs stating that you couldn't skateboard. I really liked traveling the streets of NYC and I would love to visit again, just alone or with a friend so I could skateboard this time. Are there certain no skate zones? I'm 20 btw

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First and foremost, you should know what your rights as a skateboarder in New York City are. Iâm not a lawyer, but the law reads pretty clear in outlining what we can and cannot do. Skateboarding both on the street and, if necessary, on the sidewalk is legal so long as you donât do so recklessly. That is, you cannot âskateboard on a public street, highway or sidewalk in such a manner as to endanger the safety or property of anotherâ (Local Law 43 of 1996). Furthermore you must adhere to all of the local traffic laws (including stop lights) and must use the bike lane where possible or stay as far to the right as possible as to not interfere with traffic. We all know this will be hard, however, and that the bike lane in New York City is usually really an illegal parking lot.

Weaving in and out of traffic will be a part of the race, but try your best to not skate like a reckless bat out of hell and stay to the right as much as possible you should be fine. New York City law also prohibits groups from skating more than 2 across, another law that could lead the NYPD to stop you and one that will be hard to avoid with over 950 people registered. Probably the biggest troublemaker and attention caller for both the NYPD and race officials will be skitching. Skitching is frowned upon heavily by the police, who see it as dangerous to you, the drivers, and others around, race officials have said that it will be grounds for DQ this year too, and while I havenât seen the rule in writing Iâd be careful. NYCSK8 posted a good list to sum things up:

Section 1230. These laws apply to skating on public roads, on private roads open to public traffic, and on all bike and skate trails.

Section 1231. You have similar rights and duties as are held by the driver of a motor vehicle. In other words, skating on public roads (excluding expressways, interstates and certain other roads) is legal but you must honor all traffic laws (e.g., obey traffic lights, no wrong-way skating, etc.).
Section 1233. You may not attach yourself to any vehicle in motion, i.e., no âskitchingâ.
Section 1234. If there is a bike/skate lane, you must use it. If not, you must skate as far to the right side of the street as possible so as to not interfere with traffic. If you are skating in a group, you may not skate more than two abreast. You must skate single file if there is other traffic which wishes to pass by you.

Section 1235. You may not carry any article or package which would obstruct your view.
Section 1238. Any child under 14 must wear a helmet when skating. This is a $50 offense, the ticket being issued to the skaterâs parent/guardian. When skating at night, you must wear a jacket or other clothing with reflective material

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What to use for a 14wk baby and 2 yr old in a bike trailer? Helmets too big and car seat won't fit!?

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Aimee

I have a bike trailer for my two babies but I don't know how is best to keep my 14week old safest. A helmet won't fit until at least 18 months and her car seat won't fit in with my 2 year old as well :0( Don't want to be stuck in a stuffy, hot car all summer so would really like to keep fit and take them out on the bike! Help!! Thanks in advance :0)

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The infant in the car seat cannot ride with the toddler -- so just get a bicycle child seat http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Classic-Bicycle-Child-Carrier/dp/B000ISXSSA for the toddler -- kid will be much happier being up there behind you and watching around the road. Also should be available at Target, locally.

How do I choose a bicycle to purchase?

Jinx U

I want to buy a bike to ride to work, but I have no idea how to go about finding a good one. (Heck, I thought bikes cost $150...they do, at Target, but I'm told those aren't the best bikes.)

What makes a bike good? How do I pick one out for myself? What should I expect to pay?

I figure I don't need a mountain bike since I'll be riding on asphalt bike paths, and obviously, I'll want a woman's model, but other than that, I'm clueless.

And what about helmets, ect? I know I need a helmet, but how do I pick one out and what makes a good one?

Any advice, tips, or suggestions you can give me will be appreciated! Thanks!

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Go with Consumer Reports on the bike or helmet. They are not biased by brand name or company image.

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Does a regular bicycle helmet suffice for a 50cc scooter?

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Tim D

I'm looking to buy a 50 cc scooter which will not go over 30 mph (Iowa law for mopeds). At that speed, do I need a special motorcycle or moped helmet? Or can I just use my bicycle helmet? I have a pretty nice Trek helmet.

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No, you need a DOT approved helmet. Which means you need a motorcycle helmet. You don't have to go with a full face helmet, although I would recommend it. You can get a "beanie" helmet, the type you see a lot of Harley riders wear, as long as it is DOT approved.

What's a good bicycle helmet for city riding?

csss s

I live in Philadelphia, and it is pretty congested. I have a trek bike helmet and I hate it. It feels like a big bowl on top of my head, and I hate the straps. I'm thinking about a skateboard helmet. Is that a good idea? I dont care how hot it is, I just want it to be more comfortable.
Thanks

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The more expensive helmets come in different sizes and will be a much better fit. They will also be smaller then the one size fits all. A skateboard helmet will be way too hot.

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What do i need to know when I buy a mountain bike?

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Lisbeth

My bf wants to buy a mountain bike, and we needed to know what factors we should consider before buying. We already know the frame is important. What else? He's 6 6", so we need to be specific. Any ideas? Advice?

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-Buy the bike from a bike shop. Never buy from Walmart or Target.

-Know your budget ahead of time. $350 is about the bare minimum for a basic trail-ready hardtail mountain bike. $500 should buy you a good trail bike with decent components.

-Consider the type of riding he's planning on doing. 1) All Street 2) Some Street, some dirt trails 3)All dirt trails. This should be the first question the Bike Shop asks

- At 6'6" he's probably an XL frame, but make sure to test ride the bikes. Some shops offer a 30 day guarantee so you can take it on the trails and really test it before you settle on it.

-I would make sure it has either SRAM or Shimano for the shifters, derailleurs, cassette.

-Disc brakes aren't worth the money; especially for beginners.

-Don't forget to buy the accessories...Helmet, Spare Tube, pump, patch kit, water bottle. Learn how to replace a tire.

-If you ride on dirt, you'll have to clean & oil the chain every couple of rides. DO IT. It will make your chain/chainrings last much longer. Ask the bike shop exactly how to do it when you buy the bike.

I started with a TREK 4900 hardtail. It took me 3 years of heavy trail riding before I was better than my bike & was ready to upgrade. The 4900 would have suited me fine if I hadn't fallen in love with Mtn biking and discovered the joys of 40+ mile dirt rides. Trek has a lifetime warranty on frames.

Where can I learn about road bikes?

Robert F

I'm a runner and a swimmer and I'm ready to start training for a triathalon. I don't own a bike and don't know much about bikes except that some of them look very expensive. I'm planning to buy a used bike, but really need to do my homework first so that I can find the right deal. Any advice?

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Although you will be training as a TriAthlete, first things first... there are many older, used "road bikes" that you can buy for $20-50. to get your training started. I was GIVEN a great lightweight Univega with a Chro-Moly frame, 700cc wheelset, etc... basically it was a "high end" road bike in its day... during the 80's. So don't get sucked into buying a $200 plus bike until you know what you really need and want... and the hype of how many speeds, cassette brand, pedals, type of brakes, etc isn't important yet. Sure, Lance has a "better bike", but mine is for training, not competition.

In the way of a bike, you do not need anything special or wonderful to train on since you will be mostly concentrating on working muscle groups differently. You WILL need a GOOD combo lock, any bike helmet, a complete light set (front/tail and ALL reflectors), at least one decent pair of bike shorts with pads, and plenty of socks and bright shirts. A cycle computer with basic functions is a very useful tool to monitor your training progress also. You can pretty much use any gloves, athletic shoe, eyewear, water bottle/hydo pack and windbreaker/jacket to start, but these are worth upgrading as your budget and needs demand.

What you should really consider is getting a "trainer", it is a small support-roller-resistance device that you attach to your bike to so you can ride stationary. This helps you to simplify your routine and concentrate on your form and bodily feedback by training to your own optimum schedule (avoiding road hazards, rain, cold, dark, late hours, traffic, crime, etc). These can be quite pricey new, but also found used for around $75-100+.

Since you have a computer... the world is your classroom... do a search! I recommend you start locally though... find a road biking group near you to join and train with, there is always at least one member who does or wants to do competitions. Also, ask at your local bike shops about bike clinics, clubs and events... many also have bulletin boards with biking related notices (used gear, clubs, upcoming races/events, etc). Also (many people don't know this) but the Department of Transportation regularly puts out free bicycling guide books... showing routes, distances, elevations, terrain, etc. VERY handy for regular road riding (which you will also do for training and to break the monotony).

I am not a competitor and I prefer recumbents now that I have permanent injuries, but here are some links that I maintain, that can lead you to links... that can lead you on...
www.bikelink.com
www.pedaling.com
www.kensbikeandski.com
www.bikeradar.com
www.wadler.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.usacycling.org
www.exploratorium/cycling.com

Have fun...stay safe!

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What's a good bike for a beginner? (Used mainly for commuting?)?

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randomnumb

I'm 13 y/o, starting high school next year, and want to ride a bike to school, around 2 miles away. The thing is that I don't have one, and my parents have not taught me how to ride a bike, so I'm going to have to self-teach myself over the summer. So, what's a nice bike suitable for beginners? I plan to spend at most $200 on a used one. (Too little? I'm drawing it out of my own pocket! =/ Maybe $300 if I beg my parents.)

I'm 5', average build, what would be an ideal size of the frame for me?

I am completely new to anything related to bikes, so if you can, any advice or related site for anything is much appreciated. Thanks. =)

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You do not have to buy a new bike to commute. The old 'clunker' collecting dust and spider webs under somebodies house could make an excellent commuter machine.
if you take it to a bike shop and have the brakes, tyres, bearings, chain and lights checked and reconditioned. (Or learn to service it your self)

Good web site
http://sheldonbrown.com/beginners/index.html

It will be a good bike to get you started and be less attractive to thieves. Later, when you are more aware of your specific cycling needs, you might wish to upgrade.

Then try this site
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/General_information/Cycling/Bike_user_guide/Choosing_a_bike_and_helmet/Cycling_choosing_a_bike#Types_of_bikes

Is it illegal to wear a helmet or not :S?

Lcrockerme

I was riding to the dentist today and as I went down to the start of my street I saw a car go past so I gave way to them, but the car was a cop car. The driver looked at me and gave one of those "thanks for giving me way" signals I am on a bike by the way. I had my helmet on the left of my handlebar and I had a hat on, I am just confused why he didn't pull over and talk about putting a helmet on or fining me.

I thought it was illegal to not wear a helmet, was it because my helmet was on the side of my handlebar? or do the police not really bother with it too much. I am 17 and living in Qld Australia.

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Even if it's illegal where you live the policeman may have decided not to stop because he had a higher priority call, or decided since you at least had a helmet you didn't need a talking to, or simply didn't want the paperwork of fining you.

That all said, you are not being smart having a helmet and not wearing it. I've personally had two accidents -- neither my fault or avoidable -- where my helmet saved me from (at least) much more serious injury. Since helmets help cool your head, don't weigh much and can save your life why be a silly ***er and carry it on the handlebar (and risk having it cause an accident). Wear it!.

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How can I replace my Adult Schwinn Bike Helmet Padding?

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Nick the R

It measures about 6" X 2" and is for the forehead area. My local bike shop does not have it and Wal-Mart does not, either where I bought the helmet. I want an accurate answer. Thank you!

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Nick

Many bike shop cary generic helmet replacement pads. Even if they are for another helmet, it is a low digit way of solving your problem. You just want it to be close to the same thickness. You can also make your own, Get the foam pad, and get some hook and weave material at a local materials store. I see at all the time at the car wash!. Attache the adhesive part after tracing the shape and cutting out the pads off the old pads. MAKE SURE YOIU USE TH RIGHT MATERIAL! One is hook, the other is weave (velcro) if you need to , you a put down new velcro on both the helmet and the pad!

Soccerref

Why is it so bad when the government wants to protect it's citizens?

Hardcore l

I always hear people complaining about health warnings on tobacco products and alcohol, people complaining about government recommendations and calorie % on junk foods, and people complaining about bike helmet and seat belt laws.

ALL those laws are there to protect you; it's for the good of your health and safety; why is that so bad?

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As an adult, I do not need or want a bunch of idiots deciding what is right for me. I am intelligent enough to make my own decisions and I don't appreciate them wasting my tax money to come up with more and more inane laws. They need to read the US Constitution and then use my money for the sole purpose of upholding it. The elected servants are no more intelligent than I am, they are no better educated than I am, and they are totally out of touch with the people who pay their wages. Ergo, they do not know what is best for me and my family.

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Where can I find statistics about motorcycle fatalities?

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Q. Ok so I'm 17 years old and I want to convince my parents to let me get a motorcycle. The number of fatalities scare them to death which I guess they should, but I want to know how much of those total deaths are due to excessive speeding, no helmet, and "stunting". I know I would always wear a helmet and I would not speed or even go on highways for awhile. I just need to prove to my parents I am this responsible and serious about motorcycle safety. I tried googling but they just give me overall numbers of fatalities.

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Google "motorcycle fatality statistics" and you'll see what studies have been done. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) does a report every few years. I believe the last one was 2007.

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810834.pdf

The numbers don't look good, actually, especially for beginners. It's a well-known fact that half of all motorcycle accidents happen to riders with less than a year's riding experience. So -learning- to ride a bike is more dangerous than actually riding. Even taken altogether, the stats show that you are more likely to get in an accident per mile riding a bike than in a car. And of course if you do the consequences are more serious.

And there are two things that I don't think are reflected in the official statistics. One is that i think -stupid- beginners skew the statistics. I see young guys all the time on hot sportbikes they have no business being on. They do wheelies, ride and corner way too fast for conditions, and I think they make beginners as a whole look more dangerous than they really are. (I call this 'testosterone poisoning'). The other is that cars cause a lot of motorcycle accidents that don't show up in the stats. If a car pulls into your lane, or makes a left-turn across your path (which happens ALL THE TIME), and you swerve to miss them and hit a curb or a tree or something, the car drives off without being 'involved in an accident'--it shows up in the statistics as a single-vehicle accident, a self-inflicted accident.

Anyway your parents may simply not be open to discussion about it. My parents weren't. They made it clear they'd decided and nothing I was going to say was going to change their mind. I got my first bike the year I moved out. I did have one serious accident, and it taught me to be paranoid of people in cars, and I've ridden decades since then without another serious accident (knock wood).

But what you might do is to try to make a deal. Offer to get a -little- bike, a moped or little 50cc scooter. These bikes top out around 30 mph, they really have about the same speed and range as a bicycle. If you ride that bike for six months or a year, they will let you move up to a 'medium-size' bike, like a 500 or 650cc. At least you'll have a chance to show them that you can be safe.

How much would buying a motorcycle, insurance, and gear cost?

stick_jock

I appreciate any answers.

Here are some figures I have seen:

Insurance
-$90 - $200 a year

Motorcycle gear
- New helmet and gear = +/- $800

Motorcycle
- $500- $20,000 or more

Answer
The biggest variable will be your insurance, and $90 per year is EXTREMELY low, even for limited liability ONLY. If you are over 25, good driving record, married, with an MSF course under your belt and NOT starting on a 1000cc superbike, you can expect under $50/month for full coverage (required if financing through a bank).

If you're 18, on a used Gixxer 600, with a ticket or two, expect $400 or so just for liability!

As for gear, expect to pay AT LEAST $500, but a mroe realistic expectation is to budget another $1000 for good gear, leather if possible, and the RIGHT helmet that fits properly. Some people are fine with a $200 HJC helmet, others can't live without a $500 Shoei. If you have a $50 head, then by all means buy a $50 helmet.

The bike itself doesn't have a straightforward answer. Your first bike should be a smaller USED one, so you can learn and drop it a few times without getting in over your head. Maybe $5000 tops. Then after you have a couple years' experience, you can shop for your Wonder Bike. So do you want a small sportbike under $10,000 or an exotic $23,000 MV Agusta F4? Maybe a two wheeled motor home like a Gold Wing?

The future of your motorcycling life is up to you, but it all hinges on whether you start out right and live to see it.

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driveing comparisons of oregon and new york?

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missy

what are the road diffrences and rules and what are diffrent about them ? and alike ?

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Here's the Laws/rules for Oregon:
Hand-held ban no
All cellphone ban drivers younger than 18 who hold either a learner's permit or an intermediate license
Texting ban drivers younger than 18 who hold either a learner's permit or an intermediate license
Enforcement secondary
Maximum posted speed limits for passenger vehicles
Rural interstates (mph) 65;
trucks: 55
Urban interstates (mph) 55
Other limited access roads (mph) 55
Other roads (mph) 55
Licensing system for young drivers â learner stage
Minimum entry age 15
Mandatory holding period 6 months
Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours2(100 hours without driver education)
Licensing system for young drivers â intermediate stage restrictions on driving while unsupervised
Minimum age 162
Nighttime restrictions midnight-5 am
Passenger restrictions
(family members excepted unless otherwise noted) first 6 monthsâno passengers younger than 20; second 6 monthsâno more than 3 passengers younger than 20
Licensing system for young drivers â minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted
Nighttime restrictions 17
Passenger restrictions 17
Older driver licensing procedures
Length of regular renewal cycle 8 years
Special licensing provisions for older drivers
Accelerated renewal none
Other provisions vision screening is required every 8 years for drivers 50 and older
Child restraint laws
Must be in child restraint younger than 1 year or 20 pounds or less must be in a rear facing child safety seat; 40 pounds or less must be in a child safety seat; more than 40 pounds but 4 feet and 9 inches or less must be in a safety system that elevates the child so that an adult seat belt fits properly
Adult safety belt permissible taller than 4 feet and 9 inches
Maximum fine 1st offense $90
Seating preference law states no preference for rear seat
Children not covered all children covered
Safety belt use
Initial effective date 12/07/90
Standard enforcement? yes
Who is covered? In what seats? 16+ years in all seats
Maximum fine 1st offense $90
Can nonuse decrease monetary awards for injuries in lawsuits? yes
Motorcycle helmets
Universal law (covers all riders) yes
Partial law (covers young riders or some adult riders) no
Bicycle helmets
Covered by state law 15 and younger
Restrictions on riding in cargo areas of pickup trucks
Restrictions on riding in cargo areas yes
Gaps in coverage people 18 and older; minors secured with a safety belt or harness; parades; minors seated on the floor of the open bed of a motor vehicle in which all available passenger seats are occupied by minors, the tailgate is securely closed and the minor is being transported either in the course and scope of employment or between a hunting camp and hunting site or between hunting sites during hunting season and the minor has a hunting license
Automated enforcement
Notes â
Automated enforcement - red light
Statewide or only specified locations? cities statewide
Violations red light
Citations issued to whom? registered owner or driver, if identifiable
Who is liable? registered owner
What image is taken? photographs; digital images
Traditional enforcement penalty $300 maximum fine
Auto enforcement penalties/record penalty same as for traditional citation

Automated enforcement - speed
Statewide or only specified locations? Albany, Beaverton, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, and Tigard (may not be used for more than four hours per day in any one location)
Violations speed
Citations issued to whom? registered owner or driver, if identifiable
Who is liable? registered owner
What image is taken? photographs; digital images
Traditional enforcement penalty $300 maximum fine
Auto enforcement penalties/record penalty same as for traditional citation

And here is the laws/rules for New York:
Hand-held ban all drivers
All cellphone ban no
Texting ban no
Enforcement primary
Maximum posted speed limits for passenger vehicles
Rural interstates (mph) 65
Urban interstates (mph) 65
Other limited access roads (mph) 65
Other roads (mph) 55
Licensing system for young drivers â learner stage
Minimum entry age 163
Mandatory holding period up to 6 months3
Minimum amount of supervised driving 20 hours
Licensing system for young drivers â intermediate stage restrictions on driving while unsupervised
Minimum age 16, 6 months3
Nighttime restrictions 9 pm-5 am
Passenger restrictions
(family members excepted unless otherwise noted) no more than 2 passengers younger than 213
Licensing system for young drivers â minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted
Nighttime restrictions 17 (18 without driver education)3
Passenger restrictions 17 (18 without driver education)3
Older driver licensing procedures
Length of regular renewal cycle 5 years
Special licensing provisions for older drivers
Accelerated renewal none
Other provisions none
Child restra

What age can I stop wearing a helmet when I bike? (Toronto)?

Anonymous

What is the minimum age in Toronto (Canada, Ontario), that I can ride my bicycle without wearing a helmet?

Answer
Depends on how old you are when you grow an adamantium layer of skin over your scalp...

You can legally ride without a helmet at 18, but it is *always* stupid to do so. Wearing a helmet, and wearing it properly, makes cycling immensely safer. In Toronto in particular, it's not that safe of a thing to do, but if you fall and hit your head, a helmet is the difference between having to spend $30 to replace your helmet, and having urban foxes make a meal of your brain matter.

It happens. All the freaking time. That's why whenever you see a cycling club ride past you, you can safely bet that they'll *all* be wearing helmets. Smart adults wear helmets even though they don't have to. And these days helmets can be pretty stylish, and there are always ways of dealing with helmet-head. So just get used to it, because if there's anything worth protecting in your head, you will *always* wear a helmet when you cycle.

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do i need to know anything important before bike riding on bike lanes in chicago?

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Anthony

Its finally summer, and for once i plan on using the old bike in my garage to go places. Are there any rules or things i should know before I hit the streets?

Answer
Designated bike lanes are a joke! Separate but equal? My @ss! All a bike lane does is put you in the "no zone". "No officer, I didn't see the guy on the bike." Or if they do see you - the ignore zone. Ignore 'em, they got their own lane.

The most common occurrence in a bike lane is the old "right hook". Cars will pass on your left & make an IMMEDIATE right turn DEAD in front of you. As you approach a 3 way or 4 way intersection in a bike lane, scan around for cars possibly looking to turn. That's why a helmet mirror is important.
http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Zone-Bicycle-Helmet-Mirror/dp/B003LVHZ4O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top/189-4719599-8876809

And what happens if you need to make a left turn? Now you are forced to cross out of the bike lane and cross one (or more) traffic lanes to get into the proper lane.

Rules? You follow the SAME rules & regulations as motorized traffic. Plus there is a separate set of laws for cyclists. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a143.pdf See the illustration on page 7? Forget it!!! That shows a line of bicyclists riding way TOO close to the curb! NEVER ride next to the curb. A) Puts your tires in a vulnerable spot to pick up road debris causing flats. B) Motorists don't SEE you. ALWAYS ride away from the curb 5 feet or so. ALWAYS go around parked cars leaving 5 to 6 feet of space - out of the "door zone".

To my knowledge, there is no law stating you MUST use the bike lane. If cars are parked to close, crossing the white line - or a delivery truck is blocking the bike lane - scan with that mirror - LOOK - signal & get out of the damn bike lane.

I repeat...designated bike lanes are a joke! Most are designed by engineers & city planners who never ride a bicycle.

Can someone help me turn these to better thesis statements?

RandomD

I need to turn these to a better and clear thesis statement. Help please?

1.Applying for a job can be a negative experience.
2.There are many advantages and disadvantages to the countyâs new voting machines.
3.Buying baseball tickets online is one big headache.
4.In this paper I will debate the pros and cons of the controversial motorcycle helmet law.
5.We need to do something about the billboard clutter on the main highway into town.
6.The insurance laws in this country need to be rewritten.
7.Bicycle riding is my favorite exercise because itâs so good for me.
8.In my opinion, Santa Barbara is a fantastic place.
9.The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s had a tremendous effect on this country.
10.All my friends like the band Thriving Ivory, and itâs too bad they donât play more venues around here.

Answer
Here is a little help:

1. The negative impacts of applying for a job can affect interest in submitting future job applications.

2. The advantages of the county's new voting machines outweigh the disadvantages.

7. The health benefits of riding a bicycle include ...

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How should the nurse respond to the client/patient?

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Q. Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thrown off of the horse and suffered a mild head injury. The nurse inquires about the use of a helmet. Sharon replies, "This is the first time I have ever had a head injury from a horse. I don't think I need a helmet." Based on your understanding of the skull, how should the nurse respond to the client?

Answer
I am a nurse although I work in a different field of nursing to A&E all nurses work to the nursing ethics. This means that no matter who or what a person has done everyone recieves the same treatment and care. A medical proffesional has to gather as much information about a patient before any treatment is given. If in this case the person wishes not to wear a helmet on what sounds like private land (the young horse was in training) she does not have to wear a helmet. It is however a nurses duty of care that medical staff would offer the advice to wear a helmet.

Just for the record. I was involved in a collision with a van while I was riding a bicycle two days ago, I was not wearing a helmet, I was lucky and only suffered a broken nose and although I have no breakages to my body the whole of my right side is bruised and very painfull, I could have easily banged my head if I hit another part of the car or been thrown over the car causing me to land on my head. When I replace my smashed up bike will buy a helmet no matter how much of a dickhead I might look like wearing it. I think the horse rider should think about doing the same.

When riding my bicycle, should I stop at all stop signs and red lights?

vargasdfw

I just bought a bicycle. When I am going in neighborhood streets I feel silly stoping at the stop signs, and on some other streets even stoping at a red light. If a policeman sees me, not stopping, will I get a ticket (????). Please explain how it works.

Answer
A bicycle is considered as a Vehicle, that's the first thing you should know.

In most jurisdictions, bicycles must have functioning front and rear lights when ridden after dark. As some generator or dynamo-driven lamps only operate while moving, rear reflectors are frequently also mandatory. Since a moving bicycle makes little noise, some countries insist that bicycles have a warning bell for use when approaching pedestrians, equestrians and other bicyclists.

You' are expected to obey the rules of the road w/e mode of transportation you are using. Think about it, if you don't stop at the stop sign, you're risking yourself! You never know you might get into an accident. The largest cause of serious and fatal injuries to cyclists is collision with motor vehicles.

Yes, if a policeman saw you, he can and will give you a ticket for beating a red light/not stopping at stop signs. A "failure to stop, Stop sign" citation was worth $122.97 for a cyclist violation and $158.97 for a motorist bust.

One good answer to dealing with a ticket would be to work it off at Bike Traffic School (if there's one close to you)

How to avoid tickets:

Signal your intent â Boost your predictability and get in the habit of signaling your intended path, using hand gestures that let everyone know what you're doing. A lot of right-of-way confusion and resentment can be resolved easily with a few clear hand signals, just point out your path if there are other people around to whom that would be useful information. You'll be surprised at how smoothly things go.

Don't be a right-of-way thief â Rolling s l o o o o o w l y across a stop line at an empty intersection is one thing, but barging in front of someone (car, bike, pedestrian, bus) is bound to draw anger at least and maybe a ticket.

Watch for cops, and don't do anything stupid in front of them â Really, use your head. Traffic officers tell us that they don't try to hide, they sit right out in plain view with their big shiny motorcycles and bright "white dot" helmets and the black and white cars. It's incredible how many cyclists (and motorists and pedestrians) will pull a brazenly illegal maneuver right in front of a cop. If you can't bring yourself to play nice when the police are obviously watching, maybe you need that ticket to clue in.

Nothing in the law says that a "complete stop" requires a cyclist to take his/her foot off the pedal and make contact with the ground. CVC 21201 does say that a bicycle must be small enough for the rider to stop, support with one foot on the ground, and restart safely, but whether or not a complete stop is made ultimately hinges on a police officer's discretion.

Bicycle riders under age 18 must wear a helmet under California law(I don't know what's yours in your state). Riders 18 and older can decide for themselves. If you do choose to wear a helmet, make sure it's properly sized and fitted. Headlights are required for night riding, as are reflectors: red in the back and yellow/white on sides and pedals (reflective whitewalls count).

Maybe you can learn something from this link just disregard the city name I'm pretty sure you don't even live in bay area >.<

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7M-_ueoU2E&eurl=http://www.sfbike.org/?bikelaw_sfpd_video

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What stuff should you wear dirtbiking on trails?

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Luke

I've already got a helmet but should I go get boots and chest protectors,ect. If I'm just going slow on trails?

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I wear MX boots because ankle injuries are the #1 injury for riding off-road. My $400 boots are WAY cheaper than a broken ankle, months off the bike, etc..

I wear knee Braces (not just pads) because knee injuries are the #2 injury for off-road riding. I happened to watch my wife go through a torn ACL (knee damage), it took 3 YEARS for her to get back to a semblance of normal, and our hospital bills were well over $100,000

I wear padded riding shorts because it just plain hurts to fall on a hip

I wear elbow, shoulder, back and chest protection for the same reason.

I wear a neck brace because I like my collarbones intact and prefer not to finish out my life as a paralyzed person (or right there on the trail).

And finally, I wear a helmet because I value my head, and the brain it contains that sustains my life.

There's SO much more to it than just a helmet. My riding gear totals near $2000, but it's Still cheaper than a trip to the hospital, and is WAY more convenient than recovering from injury that was easily prevented.

Lol, opps.. I did forget gloves and goggles

Is there a best time of year to purchase a sports bike?

Matt

At the begininng of the summer my friend and I were going to buy a 600cc bike. We were looking at r6's, gsx-r, cbr's, etc.. I suppose this is a two part question. What would you recommend for a first bike. It's going to be a 600 regardless, but which one? Personally we like the R6 the most, but what is your opinion?
Also the original question. Is there a time when bikes just are less for some reason. Most retain their value I assume, but in case there was a good time. Thanks!

Answer
All of the Jap 600s are basically the same, except for the ZX-6r, which is a little bit better than the rest. The best time to buy one would probably be January, and you should get one used, as they do not hold their value well. You can find a few year old 600 supersport for less than half of what it was new.


As for a starter bike, you can get hurt pretty quick on a 600. It will turn a rookie mistake (which you will make many) into a life threatening one in a hurry. A 650cc naked or sportbike (like a Ninja) would be a much better option, as they have a lot of power, but not the more extreme hit of power like the racing made bikes (supersports) have.

The most important thing is don't act like a dumb teenager on a supersport (save fast riding for track days) and lay off the throttle when you're on the road. Also, plan on spending at least $1000 on gear (leathers, gloves, boots, helmet). Don't cheap out on gear. Your skin is worth more than your money and the bike.

Ride safe.

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How did you get initiated your freshman year?

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Melissa

I didn't get initiated..I was friends with upper class-man.

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All the freshmen at my high school were given really horrible looking hats they had to wear everyday for a week at school. Each freshmen had a senior sister (I went to an all girls high school). Thank GOD my Senior sister was nice. She made me probably the best looking hat of all of them. One girl had to wear a bicycle helmet with burnt popcorn glued all over the top LOL!! IT WAS HILARIOUS. That helmet stunk though haha.

Do you think i have a chance against lance armstrong in a bicycle race?

Q. I've been wearing my helmet for the past 2 weeks i think im ready

Answer
Yeh man you as if you are in the 'groove' with the wearing helmet thing.

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bike helmet useless without its shell?

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lonesomepo

The outer shell on my bicycle helmet was loose, so I pulled it off and threw it out, thinking it was just decorative. A family member warned me that I had compromised the helmet's usefulness. Was she right?--I'm skeptical.

Answer
Yes, she was right.

Your helmet was designed to be used with the shell. Bad idea throwing it away. It is now more prone to puncture and less durable.

The foam absorbs impact. The shell greatly increases puncture resistance. They work together better than either alone.

If you buy less expensive helmets that don't have the shell fused onto the foam, simply tape the shell back on with electrical tape.

Are helmets allowed in youth soccer?

bighitters

my son had a head to head collision at practice this week and got a gash above his eyebrow, its a bit swelled and hes has a few butterfly stitches. He would like to play in his game tomorrow but i'm afraid any bump to the head might open it up.I would feel comfortable letting him wear is bike helmet but didn't know how if that is acceptable, i assume that this has happened before.

Answer
Macca do us a favor and don't answer any more questions. Your vexing conclusion was useless and uncalled for.

To answer your question, I have seen helmets in professional games (Macca) before but it was soft padding and worn by a keeper (Petr Cech of Chelsea). I seriously doubt bike helmets world be allowed. It's too dangerous for other players who aren't wearing helmets. I agree with most of the other responses, just rest him until it heals. Hey, it happens to all the great players one time or another, right :)

* Sorry for this *

Macca I'm Thai thank you anyway. You've proven yourself to be a typical football Hooligan. My point was that Petr Cech had a head injury, and wears a helmet. I was trying to explain to the asker that anytime you see a helmet on the pitch it would be soft and padded, NOT a bicycle helmet. You seriously have issues, we can tell by the way you respond to questions with unprovoked ignorant comments.

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What are the government proposed limits on "high risk" citizens?

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towwwdothe

considering health care?

Will bungee jumping be covered? Will persons required to take specific classes and receive certification for certain sports? And will parent be put in prison for not providing their children with bicycle safety helmets which accidents cause increased cost for the community to take on as a burden?

Answer
No, no and no to answer your questions.

FACT - the USA spends more on healthcare PER PERSON than any other nation on the planet.

FACT - the US has higher death rates for kids aged under five than western European countries with universal health coverage.

That means that a dead American four year old would have had a better chance of life if they were born in Canada, France, Cuba, Germany, Japan etc, all of which have universal health coverage.

I think the last link is of most use in addressing your concerns.

Is it necessary to wear a bike helmet when commuting to work?

Tks O

In addition, I only ever ride my bicycle on the pavement/side walk shared by pedestrians; the only time I go on the road is when cross the lights for pedestrians.

Is it really necessary for commuters to wear a bike helmet. I just find it unnecessary to wear helmets on the street because the chances of collision and injury are a lot less than on the road, and I question the compulsory bike helmet laws.

If wearing helmets is mandatory, why don't we make the inclusion of airbags mandatory for all cars as well then?

Answer
Even when I ride on the sidewalk, which is illegal where I live, I have close calls when people are backing out of driveways and such. Not to mention the people that are getting out of their house I almost hit.

http://bicyclesafe.com/
"The Crosswalk Slam

You're riding on the sidewalk and cross the street at a crosswalk, and a car makes a right turn, right into you. Cars aren't expecting bikes in the crosswalk, so you have to be very careful to avoid this one. This collision is so common we've lost track of the number of people who've told us they were hit this way, such as Ray John Ray. One study showed that sidewalk-riding was twice as dangerous as road riding, and another study said it's even more dangerous than that.

How to avoid this collision:

1. Get a headlight. If you're riding at night, you should absolutely use a front headlight. It's required by law, anyway.

2. Slow down. Slow down enough that you're able to completely stop if necessary.

3. Don't ride on the sidewalk in the first place. Crossing between sidewalks can be a fairly dangerous maneuver. If you do it on the left-hand side of the street, you risk getting slammed as per the diagram. If you do it on the right-hand side of the street, you risk getting slammed by a car behind you that's turning right. You also risk getting hit by cars pulling out of parking lots or driveways. These kinds of accidents are hard to avoid, which is a compelling reason to not ride on the sidewalk in the first place.

And another reason not to ride on the sidewalk is that you're threatening to pedestrians. Your bike is as threatening to a pedestrian as a car is threatening to you. Finally, riding on the sidewalk is illegal in some places. (In Austin, those places are the Drag, and downtown on 6th St. and on Congress). If you do plan on riding on sidewalks, do it slowly and EXTRA carefully, ESPECIALLY when crossing the street between two sidewalks."

"1. Don't ride on the sidewalk. When you come off the sidewalk to cross the street you're invisible to motorists. You're just begging to be hit if you do this. Keith Vick was killed this way in Austin, TX in Dec. 2002."
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"Contrary to popular belief, you increase your chances of getting hit by car when riding your bike on the sidewalk. I know you may find it hard to believe but its true.

While riding in the street is more intimidating, it places you in a position that makes you more visible to the motorist. Usually people will ride on the sidewalk because they want to stay away from cars or they ride against traffic in the street because they are afraid of being hit from behind: they "want to see the cars coming at me". Crashes on sidewalks comprise close to fifty percent of all crash types. They are more common because every driveway forms an intersection and, if you went to driving school you may remember, that most crashes happen at intersections. In traffic engineering jargon where two vehicles cross paths is referred to as a conflict point and traffic engineers work very hard at reducing or eliminating conflict points.

Essentially every driveway that crosses the sidewalk forms a conflict point. Couple this with motorists not stopping at the sidewalk before entering the street and looking at traffic in the street not for bicyclists on the sidewalk and you have recipe for a crash. By cycling in the street you completely avoid these conflict points. The motorist stops before entering the street and is looking where you will be before they cross your path. While these crashes are usually not fatal, they can easily result in an incapacitating injury especially if you are not wearing a helmet. In my expert witness practice, the majority of sidewalk related crashes I've been involved with the rider was not wearing a helmet and usually result in brain injury"- http://ezinearticles.com/?Bicycle-Safety---The-Problems-With-Sidewalk-Riding-and-Against-the-Flow-of-Traffic&id=1857311

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What's a good comeback for wearing a helmet?

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BIG SMOKE

I tried ignoring or walking away but I want a witty or cool comeback so they can think twice next time or stop bugging me about it.

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The helmet is my protection from the sun so it won't fry my brain like it did yours.

Think about it, had your mother worn a helmet the night you were conceived she wouldn't have beat her head against the bed board so hard.

(If you know something unflattering about them use this)
This helmet is a good talking point. It diverts attention like things they are saying about you.

It prevents permanent injury from being hit in the head, unlike in your case when you fell off you rocker, skateboard, bicycle, or whatever.

Hope some of these are helpful.

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Do you get a ticket for not wearing a bicycle helmet?

Joon-Suk P

If so, how much?

Answer
I don't think you will get a ticket, just a traumatic brain injury.

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Are you required to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?

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snoopeh

I'm 15 y/o and I'm riding like roughly 30 minutes away to buy something. I just need to know if helmets are required by law because i don't want to come home with a fine.

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the law depends on where you live. here in chicago we don't have one, but other places they do. it's up to your city and state. call your local public safety office, they should be able to tell you.

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i'm a commuter biker- i ride my bike for fun as well as transportation. i wear a helmet EVERY SINGLE time i ride, even if i'm only riding for few blocks.

i don't agree with bike helmet laws and believe it should be an optional thing.

i wear one because i know that every time i go out with it, drivers and pedestrians are automatically more courteous to me because they have a visual cue that i follow safety standards. i wear one because i am constantly aware of how "squishy" i am compared to almost everything else around me. i'm not willing to wear chain mail when i bike, but at least i'm protecting the most vulnerable part of me!

i also don't support helmet laws because i support the right for natural selection to do it's job. if a person is dumb enough to ride without one then i'm not gonna feel sorry for them when they end up paralyzed!

Why are car driving people so incredibly lazy and unfit?

World Peac

The UK is very unfit and congested by Volkswagens,
BMW, AUDI, Mercedes and Porsche 9-11 types.

So why do UK people blame each other so much
for their own bad habits and plain laziness?

Why don't the people learn to walk, to ride bicycles
and dammed well get fit so they can be happy?

Are they victims of a government conspiracy to
force everyone to buy a car and drive?

The same question applies to the USA and Greece
and all other car infested countries of moaners who
are simply too lazy to walk or get on their bikes.

I mean just look at Egypt, another place full up with cars,
why not just ban cars from Cairo?

The Cairo Congestion charge could solve the Egyptian
economic crises in 5 minutes!

And investment in the Railways, paid for by congestion
charging would create millions of good local jobs.
Is Congestion charging the Great way to cut income tax and restart the economy?

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Lots of reasons. Besides the obvious, bicycles are not great on 50 mile commutes or in nasty weather. I used to commute by bicycle, up to a 12 mile commute. I was a strong rider (Saturday rides with my friend averaged 80 miles in hills) and had the young man's notion of my own immortality. I have bicycle commuted in freezing rain and in 118 F heat.

The problem is that automobile commuting is much more sensible. While commuting on my bicycle I have had garbage and bottles thrown at me and been deliberately run off the road. Another bicycle commuter in my building at the time was hit in the back of the helmet with a baseball bat as he rode to work. I have been on a bicycle club ride in which one rider was killed and another's neck broken. Bicycles are wonderful things to get out and regenerate our spirits but they have serious weaknesses as basic transportation.

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