In California, can a 17yrold ride a bicycle on the sidewalk without a helmet ?

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Here's the law:
A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, or ride upon a bicycle as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4 bicycle helmet standard), the Snell Memorial Foundation's Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, or the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM F-1447 standard). This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.

Can I?
Let me make things more clear, It doesn't say anything about a SIDEWALK

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You did your homework and answered your own question. Yet you ask us if it is OK to break the law.
Another name for a sidewalk is pedestrian walkway. Therefore you can't ride on the sidewalk.
Buy and wear a helmet. Ride on the street with the flow of traffic. Do you know how fortunate you are to be living in a part of our country where you can ride at least 10 months a year? I reside near Chicago IL and only have good riding weather about 5 to 6 months out of the year.
Edit,
No matter what section 890.4 states, you cannot ride a bicycle on a sidewalk. Sidewalk is a pedestrian walkway.

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

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?

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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.

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Bicycle Helmet for a 2 year old?

Boredoutof

My son just acquired a tricycle like toy. I want to get him used to wearing a helmet early on... Where online can I find a helmet for a 2 year old. I went to Wal Mart toady and thought maybe, just maybe the 3+ would fit, nope it didn't. Any suggestions? There aren't any specialized bike shops in my area. Looking for online only? Thanks a bunch

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Did you check on ebay? Or academy might have them I know this isn't a online site but they might.

I also found this site they have a few for children 1-3
http://www.prorider.com/org/p230/Child-Bike-Helmets/product_info.html

Also you can go to google and look up toddler bike helmets for children under 3.

Hope I helped.

Toddler tricycle... helmet, knee pads, what do I need?

Alyssa and

My daughter is 18 months old and I want to get her a tricycle. I know its a bit young but the neighbor kids have ride-on toys and she is showing a lot of interest.

What do I need to get to make it safe for her to ride? She would only be using it on the sidewalk in front of our place, never on a street or without me right there. I guess I am the over protective kind of mom, she won't be riding alone till after she is 10 if I have my way. Is a helmet enough?

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Yes for a tricycle a helmet is def. enough, and even for a bicycle with training wheels a helmet is enough also. I wouldn't put knees pads or elbow pads on my kid when they are riding a bike, unless maybe it's when they are learning to ride a two wheeler, but that's just me, if u feel better with them on then by all means put them on her, but it really is unnecessary.

Hope this helps, :D.

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is this bicycle helmet too little girly for a 14 yr old grl?

flower.!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Youth-Aero-Helmet-Poppies/12528137

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TERRIBLE helmet on at least 2 accounts.

#1) Lack of ventilation. I've seen that exact helmet in stores. Not enough slots or areas to let air both in & out.

#2) At 14 years old, most kids are ready to step up to an adult sized helmet.

#3) Although the law states all helmets must meet certain requirements in theory, there's still a difference between 'theory' & practicality.

If you must buy a helmet from Wally World - see the two links below. Much better helmets. For a really good helmet at a good price & FREE shipping, see 3rd link from Amazon.com.

Why do babies wear helmets now?

Q. In almost every store i go to, like Walmart or the mall, i see women carrying babies with helmets on their heads. It's really weird and i'm curious.

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There are a few kids that need a helmet in order to protect their head as they have some condition that makes head injury very easy. It is really rare to see anyone with this though. Maybe the mom's rode a bicycle to the store and just kept the helmet on the child. It could just be overprotective parents. It is actually not advised to have a helmet on a child when not on a bike(or riding in a bike carrier) because of the risk of strangulation-so I don't know if the overprotection thing would be why.

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Has ANYONE figured it out!?!?!?!?

Nicole C.

HOW TO GET RID OF LOVE HANDLES????

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I can guarantee you that if you ride bicycles like I did, you won't have any love handles. But that requires you go to a REAL bicycle shop, and not WalMart, Target, KMart, etc., where they sell what I call two-wheel-tanks. Get one that is much lighter and perfectly fit for you, and has toe clips or similar device on the pedals so you drastically increase your pedaling efficiency, and get bicycle shoes and some of those lycra shorts that serious bicyclist wear, AND A HELMET!!!! You'll have racks for water bottles already mounted on your new bicycle, and you'll NEED to drink plenty of water, and if you PEDAL instead of coast, and ride for some serious exercise, you'll lose those "love handles" and have some seriously gorgeous legs and hips. And you'll have the freedom to eat to your guts content, because you'll need those carb calories. God Bless you.

hey dudes what is the best way to slim up (burn the extra fat off) your body without running or pumpin some ir?

ir=iron (sorry bout that)
anyways im six foot one and i have a pretty solid body type i aint that skinny lol and im wantin to burn off this excess fat
And Im a dude if you aint figured that out :)

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I was a very avid bicyclist for around 25 years, and so I can recommend going to a REAL bicycle shop and getting one fit just for you, instead of WalMart, KMart, or Target or the likes where they sell what I call two-wheeled-tanks, and getting bicycling shoes and shorts and HELMET, and if you pedal instead of coast around, and do so in ever increasing speeds and distances, you'll drop that body fat so fast you'll never remember having any, AND, you'll be able to eat all the carbs you want because you'll be burning them up so incredibly fast. And you'll learn how to take those water bottles you get with your new bike and DRINK!! Your life will depend on it. Oh, and one rule or piece of critical advice we had about drinking the water: If you wait till your thirsty to drink the water, you've waited too long. Your performance, as well as your health, will suffer noticeably, especially during these upcoming warmer months. God Bless you.

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Why should kids wear helmets when riding bikes?

ItsSarahYo

Besides head injuries?

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Helmets for kids PAH!!!!!

Kids are kids they will hurt themselves sometimes (didn't we all??)

If you're going to get them a helmet, Dont forget :

Gloves
Elbow Pads
Shoulder Pads
Spine Guard
Groin Box
Knee Pads
Safety Shoes
Goggles
No sharp objects in Pockets
No jewelery or money (in case they get Mugged)
Mobile phone (in case they're late)
Mace
Burely Minders (might be dodgy people about)
Sat Nav Tracking system (incase they are lost)
Don't forget to wrap them up in lashings of cotton wool!

Do your kids wear bike helmets?

Jessica

I bought my son his first "real bike" today....and along with it i bought a helmet, which also came with knee and elbow pads. I plan on him wearing the helmet and at least knee pads...maybe not the elbows...his dad says this will make him a "sissy", and that boys shouldnt wear helmets. My son is 4, im not about to trust him to be 100% safe on a bike, and as close of an eye as i keep on him, we all know it only takes 1 second for something to happen...is it uncommon now a days to wear one? Is it "uncool"? Do your kids wear one? Why or why not? Thanks!

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Okay, he's FOUR. I would not ever let my child (four or any age), (Girl or boy) on a bike without a helmet. A four year old is not a pro biker. He's going to fall and scrape his knees and hands, and get himself hurt a bunch of times. But if he's not wearing a helmet, he can fall on his head and either bust it wide open and end up in the emergancy room or end up dead over it. Any parent will make their children wear a helmet, unless they just don't care what happens to them. No, wearing a helmet will not make him a "sissy", it will save his LIFE. That's just as ignorant as saying "boys shouldn't ride motorcycles with helmets, because it makes them 'sissys'". If it does, I would rather have a "sissy" son than a "dead" son.
Explain that to his dad.

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Cyclists...how did you get into biking and what kind of events do you do?

Liesel

I'm really just starting to get into cycling and I was wondering if there are any tips/hints you have for a beginnner.

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I could go on for a long time with my story but I will share with you some important tips. I worked as a bike mechanic for 10 years, I have considered myself a cyclist for 26 years, and I have been doing road races for almost 15 years. Here are my top ten bits for beginners:

#1 It's all about your fit to the bike. Ask for feedback from knowledgeable professionals, read up on what constitutes a good fit to the bike and gradually assimilate all that knowledege into how you position yourself on the bike.
#2 Good shorts and chamois cream. If I had to ride for 100 miles and I had to choose between riding a new $5,000 bike but I had to wear gym shorts vs. riding a 15 year old $1,000 bike while wearing well made cycling shorts., I'd choose the latter. A couple of months riding in cycling specific clothes will enlighten you about the benefits of cycling specific clothing.
#3 Cycling Shoes and Helmet, gloves. Basically preotect and support every part of your body that comes into contact with the bike or ( in the case of your skull) that could come in contact with the ground. Without safety and comfort, you might do what a lot of other people did with their bikes before the 1990's: ride it once or twice, decide the pain isn't woth the pleasure and then put the bike in the garage.
#4 Know your riding routes and the conditions. This is crucial to avoid anything bad from happening. Most people that i've ridden with over the years have stories to tell of getting lost, being dehydrated, freezing, miles from home...and they still love the sport. Most of them already were "bit by the cycling bug" before they got lost. A beginner's enthusiasm might be stunted by such an experience.
#5 Try out as many types of events as you can. Start with basic road riding to develop fitness and handling, then see if off road appeals to you. I've done
road racing, touring, track riding, cyclocross, commuting, mountain biking..I find something enjoyable in all of them.
#6 Get involved in the culture...well you're already doing that by asking for feedback in this forum. Most cyclists are great people, and riding with others as a group can be the ultimate-whether its a a race, a tour, a training ride, or just a little ride to the local cafe.
#6 Think of cycling as having its own calendar, and put together a plan so you can have a great "season". for example, many of us cross train in the winter, lift weights, do pilates, walk, ski, jog, ...whatever, but we do it all with the goal of maintaining or increasing our ability to ride our bikes either longer or faster in the summer time. Riding the same routes with the same people can get boring.
#7 Absolutely get to know some basic repair and maintenance tactics. A bicycle, with its wires and cables, is more like a violin than a car. If you seen musicians play, they always have to "tune" their instruments. As you are riding, parts are strecthing and wearing out, you've got to tune them so the last as long as possible. I have a few cogsets that are ten years old that still work because I maintain my chain and change it before it "stretches".
#8 Events. These are motivational in so many ways. Find some, train for them. Do them.
#9 As fun as this sport can be, avoid overdoing it. Tip #6 helps with that. Always plan on easy riding days and blocks of days when you don't even get on the bike.
#10 It helps to have people who support you, even if it means they don't see you for 4 hours on a Saturday because you are training for a century ride.

Cycling-its one of those wonderful activities that combines man and machine, but not so much that you forget you're human. The bike can be made of aerospace carbon fibre and titanium, but it makes no more music than a violin in its case. Add the human engine, and its a symphony of mechanical, biological and chemical parts working in perfect harmony to produce movement. and what a moving experience it is!

Motorcycle helmet..lock or no?

bOyCoNfUsE

I just got my first bike. honda cbr 600 f4i

i also just got a $400 helmet.

I commute to a small community college. and for the summer my motorcycle will be my main transportation

now my question is. what do i do with my helmet. do i leave it on my bike, lock it or carry it around.

thankyou

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Good for you...sounds like money well spent...and it's expensive enough that anyone who's knowledgable about helmets will recognize that. I wouldn't let it outta my sight. Too many crackheads who would steal it just to pawn it for ten bucks...K ;o)

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I need a new mountain bike helmet. Any suggestions on makes and models that are good for the price?

treebark

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HI Treebark. Every helmet fits differently. The best thing to do is go to a few bike shops that carry different brands of helmets and try them on. Hopefully the sales person in the bike shop can help you select , adjust and fit the helmet properly when you try them on.
Most GIRO helmets fit me very well and BELL helmets do not fit the shape of my head, but BELL is a quality helmet maker. When you try the helmets on try and be aware of pressure points. These are area's where the pads come in contact with your head. If it feels tight and uncomfotable try a different brand or model of helmet. Most good helmets come with different thickness pads that you can switch out to make a more custom fit.
Price is also a big factor. You get what you pay for when you purchase retail. Best way is to shop around either on the web or local bike shops for last years helmets or closeouts. Sometimes you can purchase a high end helmet for half price or even more! Most helmets are the same as last years model, just a different color or graphics on the helmet.
If you purchase a lower priced helmet make sure it has the CPSC or ASTM certification sticker. All helmets have to be up to these standards of helmet safety. Remember More vents in the helmet, the cooler your head stays on hot days.
Hope this helps.

Best motorcycle helmet?

Shannon

I'm going to be getting my motorcycle license soon and I want to get a good helmet seeing as it will be my first bike. What do you think is the best (fit, noise, protection) brand? Is there any difference between men and women's helmets besides the graphics? A few I've been looking at is a Speed and Strength ss1000, AGV K3 crew, and a scorpion EXO400. Would these be good options or look at something else?

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I'm all for all the best materials, full faced, etc. However, in the end you need to buy a helmet that you'll wear. The best helmet in the universe won't protect you if you're not wearing it. I'd rather see someone in a cheap half helmet than no helmet at all (though half helmets are barely worth anything).

Here's what I suggest, go to a shop that sells helmets, and put one on. Walk around the store for 10-15 minutes while wearing the helmet (you'll probably feel a little silly at first, but a lot of people do it). If the helmet causes pressure anywhere or starts to hurt, then don't buy it. A good shop will have a good sales person in their safety wear area. I would ask them about fit (many people tend to buy helmets that are too lose).

There's no difference between men's and women's helmets, however, they are starting to make some helmets that have a small bevel in the back padding to accommodate pony tails and dew rags.

If your concerned with protection, a full faced helmet will give you the most. Yes a three quarters or half face will protect most of it, but your chin is still left unprotected. And I've seen plenty of people take spills and land on their chin.

I've worn a full face helmet the whole time I've ever ridden, and I've never had any comfort problems (although, I wouldn't suggest an all black full faced helmet in the summer, that can get hot). I decent full faced helmet will be light colored and/or reflective (so it doesn't just absorb heat) and will have a bunch of air channels. While riding, I've never had issues with my neck or movement or anything else, though a cheap full faced can be somewhat heavy. A decent full faced helmet will be much lighter.

So make sure you'll buy what you'll wear, and you try it on in the shop for comfort. Talk to the salesperson and get them to help you with fit. The more protection the better, but any protection is better than nothing. I hope you're going to take a safety course, not only will it better prepare you, but you can also talk to the instructors about safety gear. GL

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Is it a law against riding a 2 year old on a bicycle with you, without a helmet or some type of restraint?

mam m

Well I found out that's what my son's dumb father been doing this. When I told him about how dangerous that is riding a toddler on a bike on his lap like that across busy intersections with no protection. He yelled at me and said he is not puting his son in danger,and that I was crazy. My son's father already has heart and breathing problems. We did get into an arguement about this. Then I've found out he was still doing this when I dropped my son off. So now I let him see his son when I'm around, but never to spend a night again, just because he won't listen to me, and because of the safety of my son. I don't think I'm over reacting at all. What do you think?

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yes of course it is. This is also child endangerment and he could be charged for it. Its clear that he cant properly take care of his son with out endangering him. All bikers need to wear a helment and the child needs to be strapped in. just as if he were in a car seat. No not at all youre def. not over reacting you need to take control of your son to ensure that he does not get hurt. Sounds like the father has no brains what so ever and needs parenting tips bad.

is this bicycle helmet too little girly for a 14 yr old grl?

flower.!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Youth-Aero-Helmet-Poppies/12528137

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TERRIBLE helmet on at least 2 accounts.

#1) Lack of ventilation. I've seen that exact helmet in stores. Not enough slots or areas to let air both in & out.

#2) At 14 years old, most kids are ready to step up to an adult sized helmet.

#3) Although the law states all helmets must meet certain requirements in theory, there's still a difference between 'theory' & practicality.

If you must buy a helmet from Wally World - see the two links below. Much better helmets. For a really good helmet at a good price & FREE shipping, see 3rd link from Amazon.com.

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Bicycle Helmet Laws?????????????

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Are bicycle helmets required in the state of Florida.

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The most universal "bicycle helmet law" is the law of physics!

Even if it is not required by law, wearing a helmet while biking is a dang good idea! Have you ever seen what happens to the human head when it hits the pavement at 30 MPH or more? How about when the human head hits a car with an impact speed of 60 MPH?

It ain't pretty!

If what's in your head isn't worth the price of a helmet in your opinion ... go without one! If you value what's in your head (your brain), wear a helmet.

Bicycle Helmets.....?

RaLoh

We have 5 active children and they live in their bike helmets.... the rule in our house is "if it has wheels you had better be wearing a helmet". Bicycle helmets are required by Law here in NYS and it amazes me how many children come to my house without them. If they are at our home without a helmet they are not allowed on their bikes.

Is there a place I can contact for free bike helmets?? I would love nothing more than to make sure every kid in my town has one.... and wears it. Even though it is a law, it is not enforced, which kills me.

Thank you in advance for any information.

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Contact some of your local bicycle clubs; I've seen some run fundraisers to donate helmets to kids.

But, sounds like these aren't "poor kids" but jsut that their parents don't enforce a helmet rule like you do. Why not just talk to Mom n Dad?

Or, you could go to any big discount store and find plenty of helmets under $20 each.

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What kind of cycling gear/equipment do i need?

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What kind or foam Sheeting would be best suited for padding a helmet and other armor peices?

preston

Im making a custom helmet, and just needed to know what kind of foam, like polystyrene or polyethelyne or whatever is generally used to pad helmets. What would be the softest and coolest.

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When I've done costume work, I pad first with Expanded Polystyrene Foam (the white compressed beads)... it's light, relatively STRONG, and easy to carve to the internal shape. You can also bore holes to reduce weight and increase ventilation. It's also what they use for impact absorption in bike, flight, motorcycle helmets.

I then add thin layers of closed cell soft polyurethane foam (like Memory Foam)... I get the sheets from a bicycle shop... intended for custom padding bike-helmets.

For helmets, I always use either chamois or synthetic chamois as a liner. I picked that up when I was a Navy Helicopter crewman... we had caps of chamois we wore under our helmets for the last layer of padding AND for the fact that they absorb the sweat.

My bike helmet is 1 inch too big, help please?

Chris

Besides returning it and getting the smaller size helmet, what are my other options? It is the Pro-tec The Classic Helmet and it is CPSC certified. The website I bought it from says it comes with two custom sizing pads for additional fit adjustment. Does anyone know what that is? Can i wrap paper or something around the inside of the helmet evenly so it will make it fit better?

Best answer goes to the person with the best and clearest answer
Thanks :)

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If it's an inch too big, the sizing pads will not make enough difference. Return it and get a different size. If a bicycle helmet doesn't fit, it's not going to protect you in an accident.

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Which mountain bike helmet to buy?

jwlund1972

I am torn between two helmets, both of which I know would be a deal. I have always had Bell helmets, they work great, fit my head good, and I like the overall style but it's time for a new one and I thought I would try a new style. I am a pretty aggressive rider and most of my cycling is off road, single track with tight turns and trees.
I am looking at the Bell X-ray helmet http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23019&subcategory_ID=4210 and the Giro Animas http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23107&subcategory_ID=4210. My problem is that where I live there isn't a great bike shop that carries these models so I can try them on. Has anyone had any experience with either? Is one better than the other? Your opinions are greatly valued. Have a nice day!

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totally the Animas, Giro is good stuff, ive had one for years and it still rocks.
To the guy downstairs, i choose a helmet with lots of vents, or big ones for good airflow, have wrecked in mine lots and it holds up fine thats what theyre made for.

Mountain Bike!!!!?

freddy_boe

Want to buy a mountain bike below $400 including taxes.

My friends, could you please suggest me what mountain bike I should buy. Can I buy online that save me a lot of money? Please provide suggested brand name and model number. What website is the most reliable and cheapest to buy a mountain bike.

Thank you very much.

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I think you could find a 400 bucks hardtail (bike with only front suspension). Don't expect something flashy, but you can expect something to get you going.

I've heard good reviews on Ibex bikes. Look at this http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-450-Details.html.

Having said that, if it's your first bike, I would suggest to go to a bike shop where you can see the bikes, and see how they fit you. Internet sizing is harder, since you don't have any starting point. For example, if you already have a bike, you could compare sizes with your current bike. Also, for any maintenance work, some shops might provide a free first service, or give you a discount on extra stuff if you buy it at that time (great for buying a helmet, hydration pack, tube and a basic all-in-one tool set).

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Commuting by bicycle in the cold rain?

jellymouse

My first attempt must not have been specific enough, so I'm re-asking with a few more prompts. Specific garments and brand names are helpful whenever possible. Please try to answer all questions if you can.

1. How do I keep my head warm and dry while still wearing a helmet? Is it unsafe to put something on underneath my helmet? If so, can I put something on over it? My helmet is vented and has a visor.

2. Please suggest a waterproof garment for keeping my face and neck dry-ish and warm.

3. Is there such a thing as waterproof shoes? If so, list brands if possible. If not, suggest how I may keep my feet dry and warm. Brands are helpful.

4. I am assuming I will also wear a waterproof jacket, waterproof pants (perhaps Gortex, but can you suggest a cheaper-but-still-reliable brand?), and gloves. Specific brand suggestions are helpful.

5. Suggestions on where I can buy these things for cheaper (I already know I can look on E-bay).

Thanks in advance, and again, specific brands and garment items are very helpful!

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Steven gave a nice answer, too bad it is for motorcycling.

I moved from the Southwest back to the Pacific Northwest a few years ago so here is what if have found in my efforts to become waterproof:

1. How do I keep my head warm and dry while still wearing a helmet? Is it unsafe to put something on underneath my helmet? If so, can I put something on over it? My helmet is vented and has a visor.

You can get a synthetic or wool biking cap for under the helmet, which will get damp but still keep you warm. The other option that I have not tried but see often is a helmet cover, which will keep your head dryer.

2. Please suggest a waterproof garment for keeping my face and neck dry-ish and warm.

Dry is probably not a complete option here. I have found if you use a helmet with a visor that helps a bit. A synthetic/wool baklava or neck gator, will keep you warm if not completely dry. I use the same one I got for snow skiing.

3. Is there such a thing as waterproof shoes? If so, list brands if possible. If not, suggest how I may keep my feet dry and warm. Brands are helpful.

I have heard positive things about Lake Winter Boots. http://commutebybike.com/2008/09/28/lake-winter-boots
They are not cheap. None of the rain proof shoes are.
I use my regular biking shoes with shoe covers. Which you can get for $30-50. I have Sugoi (Link Below) Keeping your feet dry is a challenge. The hardest part is keeping water from wicking its way down your socks from the top of the boot. The best defense is too accept, especially on a long rainy ride, that they will probably get damp. Wear a good pair of wool socks as they will stay warm when wet.

4. I am assuming I will also wear a waterproof jacket, waterproof pants (perhaps Gortex, but can you suggest a cheaper-but-still-reliable brand?), and gloves. Specific brand suggestions are helpful.

Pants first. Riders go two routes. First, you can wear heavier lyrca. This acts like a wetsuit on a diver. You may feel a bit damp. I usually don't notice it. But you will stay warm. The main drawback I find with lyrca pants is that it is more difficult to keep my feet dry as the water is more likely to seep/wick into the top of my boot cover. Second get waterproof pants. I have a cheap pair from REI and they have been durable and effective for a few years now. They shed water well and when I place them over my shoe covers my feet stay dry for a very long time. The drawback is they have little or no ventilation so they can get hot and sticky. If you don't get overly warm when riding then these are the driest option.

Jacket: I have a Showers Pass Double Century Jacket and I love it. The best thing about it as a jacket is you can adjust the ventilation with armpit zippers and cuff straps. If you are looking for something cheaper, I think you can get a Novarro rain jacket from REI for less. If you are looking to save some $$, Don't go for Gucci breathing materials. Go for good venting options on the jacket. Good venting makes a much more significant difference than breathing material. Especially when it is raining.

5. Suggestions on where I can buy these things for cheaper (I already know I can look on E-bay).
If you are into bike commuting for the long haul buy your clothing out of season. I jet my jackets/winter gear during spring clearance and right now/last fall I'm watching for any summer riding gear that is being dumped.

BikeNashbar and Performance bikes can often yield a good deals.
I also save my searches on ebay and just be patient.
Last year I picked up a couple of Nike and Canari marino wool long sleeve jerseys on ebay. They are awesome for winter riding. I wash them maybe twice a season as they never smell like synthetics and are really warm when its wet.
Finally, if you hang around or work on a computer, try a site called Chainlove.com They sell one item at a time, usually at a very steep discount. You can have them e-mail or alert you when a new item comes up for sale. Often I see women's jackets and clothing listed. If you are an impulse buyer, maybe not a good thing but I have managed to control myself and have picked up things I really need with very good savings.

WHAT TYPE OF HELMET do I BUY for MOPEDS?

FLy

what type of helmet do i need to buy for drive my moped.. i did read somewhere that maryland law ( state i live in) says moped drivers do not have to wear helmets.. which sounds crazy to me.. (bicycle riders are required by maryland law to wear helmets if you ride on the street).. so maybe the info i read was wrong.. but EITHER way im wearing a helmet... but im not sure which type of helmet to buy...


1. do i get an open faced motorcycle helmet ( what i was thinking about getting)

2. a full faced motorcycle helmet

3. or do they have moped style helmets i see vespa helmets on sale at ebay.. but im not really feeling those type of style helmets.. so would an open faced motorcylce helmet be the best choice or not???

Answer
Two things to think about: Saftey and Price. It depends if you want alot of one and some of the other or if you can comprimise. Let me tell you though, full face helmets are made mainly for saftey versus comfort. Full face helms take some getting used to and are designed to be SNUG around the face and head in order to work best to provide their best protection. They will cost the most since they are all around protective.
An open faced helmet is usually used by people who want some protection, alot of comfort and never expect to collide face first into the pavement (the plexiglass is not that tough lol.) Easy to get on and off (not a struggle like a full face). Usually they cost less than full faced helmets.
Both types have the chin straps, of course, to keep the helm on your head.
I know nothing of moped specific helmets though, although I can contribute that I have yet to see a moped rider wear a full faced helmet, although if you want to be origional there you go lol. If you get up to freeway/highway speeds on your moped, full faced is still prob the way to go since it is not really you worried if you are going to turn your own self over onto the road but the concern of drivers who might collide with you. Hence the importance of a full faced helmet.
D.O.T. and SNELL approved full faced helmets are recommended, approved and well tested and I am certain D.O.T. certs are available on open faced helmets as well. However they are only good for one fall as one will see in the information when they buy a helmet. These two certifications are greatly important in saftey concerns since many have seen cheap imitations fail with disasterous results. It is very extensive in the reasons why helms last one fall so I will conclude my contribution.
Take care in your search and good luck.

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I need help with this 7th grade math problem..[Please Help]?

ashkan t

Problem:

Cory used 2/3 of his money to buy a used bicycle. He then bought a new helmet for $45.00 and had $15.85 left over. How much did he payed for the bicycle?

PLease show work and answer to me.

Answer
x = total amount of money Cory had.
2x/3 + 45 + 15.85 = x
2x/3 + 60.85 = x
x/3 = 60.85
x = $182.55
2/3(182.55) = $121.70 cost of bike

HOW can you paraphrase this?

killuminat

The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children

Answer
If you don't wear a helmet you'll die.

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Dirt bike helmet for motorcycle?

Skychan

I'm a casual dirt biker (though I have a proper MX dirt bike: 03 yamaha YZ 125) and I'm buying a motorcycle this spring. I've been told it's perfectly fine to use my dirt bike helmet (DOT approved).

Only I got wondering about wind resistance... At top speed of about 100km/h I feel a good amount of wind resistance when I turn my head sideways on the yamaha but I'm wondering if that might cause too much fatigue doing that on the highway at 120km/h while constantly checking the traffic.

I'm just wondering if a full faced motorcycle helmet might offer a noticeable decrease in wind resistance to prevent neck fatigue. I can't remember how annoying it was on my dirt bike.

Answer
Although a dirt bike helmet may be DOT approved, it should not be worn as a street bike helmet. Certainly, any helmet is better than none, but....I can only stress the importance of an actual street bike helmet. Street helmets are designed for a different type of impact. They offer much more face protection and eye protection.
A D.O.T. helmet criteria means that if it is dropped at a height of 6 feet and it doesn't crack...you have a DOT approval....great.....helmets not cracked, but your brain is a puddle of chocolate pudding. A snell helmet is also another type rating...does the same thing.
Buy a real helmet...a good brand name...spend more than $50 bucks. There are good helmets that are affordable. If you cannot afford this type of helmet, I understand, I'm not rich myself and can only afford what I can afford.
I work for a bike shop and I can tell you this..A NEW helmet in a box that is 5 yrs old is no good and has to be destroyed. We cannot sell them. There is a code in the helmet under the liner that will show you the date. Do not buy a helmet that is too near the 5 yr mark. This is when helmets go on sale at dealers. A 4 yr old helmet (new) maybe a good discount and still relatively safe, and affordable. You will get much less wind noise and fatigue with a street bike helmet.
Good luck...ride on....rubber side down..

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

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!

Answer
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.

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Riding a motorcycle is unsafe, even with a helmet

Lois Griff

People in cars have to wear seatbelts...........you should have to wear helmets.

But even with a helmet, motorcycles are very unsafe......if you crash, your body can go flying. How wreckless.

Regular, non-motor bikes are very beneficial and serve as healthy exercise....but still wreckless to ride them without a helmet.

Why don't you people wear helmets? Do you not mind if your head gets busted open?

Answer
You are right, motorcycles are unsafe. Some other things that are unsafe: sex, airplanes, elevators, earthquakes, sharks, boats, ocean, trains, wilderness, cars, dogs, bicycles, skateboards, drugs, running. Now if you check statistics you'll find motorcycling doesn't need you attention as much as many other things. Sex causes more injury and death that motorcycles ever could, perhaps you should spend your efforts to fix sex. What do you care if someone busts their head open, does it somehow effect your life OR does your life suck and you choose to harass people about wearing a helmet cause it makes you feel better. If you just want to help people then I'd suggest doing something about the terrible drivers that choose to crash into people with motorcycles, if they are hard at seeing then maybe they shouldn't drive, fix that if you want to make a difference. By the way, I wear a helmet and I know it's not up to me if other people do. Maybe make a deal with some non helmet wearers, You'll do what they tell you to do if they do what you want.

UGH! My dad doesn't get that dogs shouldn't have chicken bones!?

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He just goes on and on about,

"When I was young, we ALWAYS fed dogs chicken bones and they lived to be one hundred and two! I just don't understand Americans! They think they have to provide health care for a DOG?!?"

Ugh, he is so annoying! I can't stand him! I wish I could report him for animal abuse! We have a dog and he can't afford a vet or anything. If it weren't for the fact that the owner we got it from gave her shots and got her fixed, we would probably be BYBs too!

What bones ARE appropriate to give a dog? Maybe I can convince him to give a different kind of bone instead.

Answer
Good luck! Parents can be really tough to deal with - especially when they're doing something unwise. Just because his dogs were lucky enough to survive eating chicken bones, doesn't mean your current dog will. My grandfather's collie survived eating lightbulbs, rat poison and a plaster wall. But that was LUCK. I worked as a vet tech and saw many dogs come in with disastrous and expensive problems from eating all kinds of things.

Maybe it would help to remind him that people used to drive without seatbelts and ride bicycles without helmets and do a lot of unsafe things. Sure, if he's LUCKY enough to never be in an accident he doesn't need one. But if he's the one who ends up dead or in a coma from a head injury, his family will miss him! If he absolutely insists on the chicken bone thing, boil the heck out of them first to soften them up - but I still wouldn't give them to any dog of mine.

Personally, I don't like any real bones for dogs. The big beef knuckle bones are safe, but if they're in the house, the grease will soil your carpet and furniture. They also attract nasty bacteria if you keep them more than a day without boiling off the meat. Nylabones and hard rubber Kong toys are the best. They're indestructible and very safe - as long as they are too big to swallow. I once saw a German Shepherd swallow a tennis ball - he had to be put to sleep because his owners couldn't afford the $600 surgery to remove it and the intestinal blockage it caused.

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what is the best way of carrying bicycle locks? ?

tlp743

i travel to school by bike. sometimes my bag is really heavy with books etc. i keep my lock (U lock) in my bag because there is no room in my frame (for water bottle). so i need a good quality lock for security and that is easy to transport.
any suggestions???

Answer
Yeah, get the kind of lock they use in Europe and Asia. It bolts onto your seat stays, has a key, and immobilizes your rear wheel when locked. If you need additional security a simple vinyl-coated wire rope with loops at both ends can be used to secure front wheel, helmet, saddle and other parts and loop through a rack or whatever. These locks are super convenient. Here's a good German one: http://tinyurl.com/framelock . They're not so easy to find in the U.S., but you can get them from North Road http://www.northroadbicycle.com/
Heres what it looks like mounted: http://stonehead.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/trike04.jpg

Does anyone know is a bike helmet could save a child's life if that child was hit by a car?

The Jolly

I know that bike helmets are essential and absolutely prevent head injuries when a child falls off a bike (assuming it fits properly and buckled, etc.)

But would a kid stand a chance if hit by a car and wearing a helmet?

In case your're wondering this question was prompted by an 8 year old being killed on his bike yesterday. He was riding with his father but he had no helmet on when a van struck him. :'(
Really? A helmet only protects the head? Well who whuda thunk it?

For chrissake, I know that. He died of a head injury. I'm asking if helmets are designed to protect in a big impact like that.

It's only dubious to a moron. I have my own child and these issues are important to me.

Answer
Sorry to hear of the accident, that's sad. I'm not good at delivering bad news, so please bear with me on this

Whilst it's tempting to say that "a helmet would have saved his life", it's not always the case. Bike helmets are made of polystyrene foam which is supposed to absorb some of the impact - essentially flattening the roundness of the head to make a bigger contact point at the point of impact, thus reducing the forces on that part of the head. As bicycling is an aerobic exercise (as opposed to motorcycling, which involves you sitting on the motorbike and not much else, at least activities-wise), a bicycle helmet needs to be ventilated or we'd overheat and pass out.

A bike helmet is supposed to be able to reduce injuries to a person falling off their bike from a height of <4 feet at a speed of <12mph. This essentially means a kid falling off his/her bike without any additional forces being exerted, as you've mentioned.

In the case of a van hitting the kid, this immediately takes the helmet out of its certification zone. This hurts to say this, but it's unlikely that the helmet would have made much difference given how they're designed to operate. One other thing to be aware of is that many helmet-certification tests allow the helmet to be taped to the test rig as well as strapped how it should be worn. This is clearly not something we'd do, and nor are we supposed to do it. When independently tested by a UK consumer magazine, many helmets failed to meet the standard (in this case EN1078, for Europe) they were supposedly certified to.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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Dirtbikes 101???????/?

Q. Hey guys im going to start dirtbiking soon.I live on Oahu.I was wondering what tips you guys can give me and just tell me some things about bikes.My dad rides motorcycles and i want to but he wants me to learn on a dirt bike first.So some questions whats the difference between four stroke and two stroke?
Im fourteen five teen and like 130.What type of bike should i get? I want to go fast.Places to go do it at around honolulu or just on the island.Tips for buying bikes? Just anything like that. These are the bikes i want.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/2176826729.html

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/2176822666.html

Answer
A dirt bike is a great first bike before you get on the streets. Riding a dirt bike will give you a lot instinct that you will carry with you on the streets.

On a dirt bike, you will do a lot of standing up and has been described as a "motorcycle that is constantly out of control".

When in sand especially, grab that tank with your knees, keep the front wheel in the direction you want to go and grab a fist full of throttle! :)

I'm 5' 10" and didn't have any height issues.

The difference between a 2 & 4 stroke is how many revolutionary cycles the piston has to make to complete a firing cycle. On a 2 stroke, the piston experiences combustion on every other stroke, so technically, it is hitting twice as fast compared to a 4 stroke and so, in some ways, is twice as fast. But, a 4 stroke has more low end torque.

I noticed the bikes you want are 400's and are 4 strokes. Because of environmental laws, they no longer make a 2 stroke. To give you some insight, the 400's 4 strokes replaced the 250 2 strokes in Motocross racing because 4 stroke engines were just not as fast when comparing them, cc to cc.

Make sure you wear a good helmet and gloves (even long pants, like jeans) and at least a leather, ankle covering type of shoe.

Good luck and welcome to the 2 wheeled world!

Can i use this helmet for road biking as well?

Jesse

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00169186Y/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1XZG8K1GQ73DD3FY4SR7&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

I like this helmet a lot, but it says it's recommended for mountain biking. I'm new to biking, and I realize that the shape is different from other road bike helmets but can it still be used for road biking? Also, does anyone know if the visor is removable? Thanks! Your answers are greatly appreciated!

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Its a nice looking helmet. Of course you can use it for road cycling. Why take the visor off? It'll keep the sun out of your eyes.

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Question for people who are experianced nurses/docs?

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what are the best type of bicycling helmets?

thatonegir

i just bought a crusier and won't be pulling any tricks but i want to keep my head in tact with some style. I like the bowl shaped helmets and found a brand online that seems good, It's called Nutcase helmets and they are a bit more pricey but i'll be willing to pay the difference.

i just want to know if i'm getting enough protection and if there is a better kind out there.

thanks=]

Answer
Hi, i hope these links are of use for you

Would it be O. K.?

Q. Someone asked a similarly phrased question about something else and it made me wonder.
What if people who didn't believe in imaginary deities went door to door with a science book and tried to convert people to their sanity?
Religious nutcases do it all the time. How many times have you answered the doorbell to find a bible carrying, tie wearing, religious zealot with a goofy looking bicycle helmet asking if you had "come to know jesus as your personal savior"?
I wonder what the response would be if the shoe were on the other foot?

Answer
The response would be something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-a1vmZ6y8

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Choose only one of the following helmet types to research:?

Q. Choose only one of the following helmet types to research:
⢠bicycle
⢠space suit
⢠motorcycle
Report on your work in a well-organized and well-written
report. Your report must include relevant sample calculations
and examples; a thorough discussion of the principles of physics
described in this unit; and appropriate diagrams and notations to
demonstrate your understanding of the relationship between the
design of the helmet and its use.
Thanks in advance!

Answer
go for motorcycle helmets as there is lots of info on how they are made & testing +the bs , ce , snell. eu, standards & lots of others,

Motorcycle helmet advice!!!?

Q. I just got a new scooter, 150cc, so it's classified as a motorcycle.

I need a helmet though! Which is safer, a full face helmet, or a modular helmet??

Are they about as same? I mean, they cover the same amount, right??

Take in mind that I'm not going to be riding faster than 40 mph, and I'm only going to be driving it to work (5 miles away) and to school (4 miles away). I live in a small city, and the speed limit is 35 mph.

So any advice is helpful!! Thanks!

Answer
Either full face or modular is fine. However, whichever you choose, make sure the inside of the chin bar has the same hard, energy-absorbing foam that the crown region of the helmet has. The foam, not the shell, does the real work of preventing brain injury because it crushes gradually if you get smacked in the face in a crash, and it's that gradual crushing that minimizes the jolt to your head that causes brain injury. (Notice that bicycle helmets are all foam and no shell and do a good job of preventing injury, while "beanie" helmets worn by Harley riders are all shell and no foam and don't do squat to reduce brain injury or death.)

Now, contrary to what another contributor wrote, don't worry whether a helmet is Snell approved or not. There's never been a study published anyplace that shows Snell-certified helmets are better at preventing brain injury or death than DOT-only helmets. However, it's amply clear that Snell-certified helmets cost a LOT more.

Follow the link below to the best available article on helmets and helmet performance, standards, etc. You'll see that most of the world's experts on helmets and head injuries think Snell is bass-ackwards and needs some 21st century updating instead of the 1950s mentality that still pervades it.

BTW, your speed doesn't matter all that much. Published research on motorcycle crashes suggest that crash speeds average about 20 mph. The average crash speed in fatal crashes in about 35 mph.

Take a rider training course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (www.msf-usa.org) to reduce your crash risk in the first few months. You'll learn a lot.

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