The k.k reputation of MTB's on the Spruit.

[Brand]

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Edited July 24, 2017 by Brand

[Mackie]

He should have given you a smack, you became the person that you speak of.

[Pappa Bear]

You get MTBers that are chops and you get trailies that are chops. This morning you were a trailie that was a chop.

 

You could have prevented a crash but you didnt't. Your ego was more important than commom curtsy. I am not taking about the MTBer he was wrong and a chop. But you sir was the bigger chop for not preventing the crash.

Edited June 1, 2013 by Pappa Bear

[Cuppa Bru]

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Edited June 1, 2013 by schweinehund

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Just wanna get in before the flame war starts.

 

Yes, it is reasonable but there's also an element of give and take that needs to happen. Sadly, some people only seem to find the need to take, and this is a case in point on the part of the mtber. I presume.

 

Just on the pedis bike. Peds can actually change direction faster. It's just a side step that needs to happen, and that happens in far less distance than it would take for an MTB to change direction what with the speed and wheel base etc.

 

As for the attitude thing, agreed. Stick up the ass is normally a problem.

 

Personally, I try to give way. The biker is the faster machine and with that comes a bit of responsibility and he cannot just go like a freight train expecting all and sundry to get out of his way. Especially if you were on the lhs of the road as you were walking and him on the same side as you (his rhs). Unspoken rule is pretty much keep left or get out the way if you have someone coming in the opposite direction.

 

 

[DIPSLICK]

AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO BE BORED AT WORK TODAY,,,,OFF TO GET MY POPCORN WAIT

[Jeepdude]

i disagree the OP gave the mtb'er the benefit of the doubt to see if he will avoid a colussion with a runner , which the chop didn't , the biker who wanted to bliksem him after getting up shows the biker feels ENTITLED to the trail right

[DIPSLICK]

i disagree the OP gave the mtb'er the benefit of the doubt to see if he will avoid a colussion with a runner , which the chop didn't , the biker who wanted to bliksem him after getting up shows the biker feels ENTITLED to the trail right

SIR I CAN SEE YOU NEED A SPOON WITH THAT :whistling:

[Joe Low]

If you felt it needed doing then nothing wrong. Just deal with the consequences.

 

I wouldnt ever try to ride thru pedestrians without consideration.

 

Edited June 1, 2013 by Joe Low

[Jeepdude]

this does have a Jonathan Ancer type tune to it though.... OP being a "regular" contributor

[DIPSLICK]

this does have a Jonathan Ancer type tune to it though.... OP being a "regular" contributor

I AM SO BORED AT WORK I AM JUST WAITING FOR A FEW STRAVASSHOOLIES TO PULL IN FOR REAL ENTERTAINMENT

[Jeepdude]

I AM SO BORED AT WORK I AM JUST WAITING FOR A FEW STRAVASSHOOLIES TO PULL IN FOR REAL ENTERTAINMENT

uhhmmm we first make segments...check our new KOM's before we defile thehub

[DIPSLICK]

CHECK POINT,,,,,TRACK,,,,,STRAVA,,,,,KOM......DAM RIGHT WE OWN THE SPRUIT, WE CLAIM IT EVERY SEGMENT, WHEN LAST DID YOU HEAR A JOGGER SCREAM "ITS MINE ITS MINE"

[Capricorn]

Just wanna get in before the flame war starts.

 

Yes, it is reasonable but there's also an element of give and take that needs to happen. Sadly, some people only seem to find the need to take, and this is a case in point on the part of the mtber. I presume.

 

Just on the pedis bike. Peds can actually change direction faster. It's just a side step that needs to happen, and that happens in far less distance than it would take for an MTB to change direction what with the speed and wheel base etc.

 

As for the attitude thing, agreed. Stick up the ass is normally a problem.

 

Personally, I try to give way. The biker is the faster machine and with that comes a bit of responsibility and he cannot just go like a freight train expecting all and sundry to get out of his way. Especially if you were on the lhs of the road as you were walking and him on the same side as you (his rhs). Unspoken rule is pretty much keep left or get out the way if you have someone coming in the opposite direction.

 

that pretty much sums up the argument roadies have wrt riding on public roads: the bigger object has more responsibility to show restraint. Dont see why that argument doesn't apply down the speed chain.. but for some, their 'flow' trumps all, like the red robot heroes.

[Pappa Bear]

This reminds me of that great warship vs lighthouse urban legend.

[Jeepdude]

This reminds me of that great warship vs lighthouse urban legend.

you hit the nail on the head there..