Odinson Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 So, you're in Oz and thinking of buying a new trail/enduro/Dh rig with lekker wide bars? Think again. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking you on a trip to back in time to 1999 where your new bike will be fitted with a 700mm (max) wide bar. Seems the rule isn't always enforced, but the ACCC decided to take a swipe at a few Giant bikes. http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/wide-handlebar-ban-australia-357095?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/giant-bicycle-co-pty-ltd-various-giant-and-liv-bicycles
Pure Savage Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 So, you're in Oz and thinking of buying a new trail/enduro/Dh rig with lekker wide bars? Think again. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking you on a trip to back in time to 1999 where your new bike will be fitted with a 700mm (max) wide bar. Seems the rule isn't always enforced, but the ACCC decided to take a swipe at a few Giant bikes. http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/wide-handlebar-ban-australia-357095?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/giant-bicycle-co-pty-ltd-various-giant-and-liv-bicyclesDoes not even surprise me....
Spock Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I also see they require chain guards.. "Relevant standards require bicycles to have a chain guard to prevent entrapment of clothing or body parts." Idiots
Pure Savage Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 "An organisation called Product Safety Australia" The would lose their minds if they came to South Africa! Must be real fun at a dinner party.
T-Bob Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Not sure what the deal is. Sydney has gone rogue on fining cyclists for all kinds of day to day stuff it's nuts. But then not surprising as there has been a law in place to regulate the length of your dog lead for years! #landofthefree-ish
Pure Savage Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I also see they require chain guards.. "Relevant standards require bicycles to have a chain guard to prevent entrapment of clothing or body parts." Idiots Wait till they chat to the UCI and certain pro's about disc brakes!
T-Bob Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Currently in NSW you can get pinged for the following:$106 for not having a bell$425 for track standing at the lights$319 for no helmet$425 for running a red light (you hearing that CT??)$106 no ID when stopped$425 for 'dangerous riding' whatever that is!
Pure Savage Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Currently in NSW you can get pinged for the following: $106 for not having a bell$425 for track standing at the lights$319 for no helmet$425 for running a red light (you hearing that CT??)$106 no ID when stopped$425 for 'dangerous riding' whatever that is! Amen to living in CT!
LongDonkey Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Well it would be an expensive trip for me to Aus then. Better stay here with my unsafe XC bike.
Pure Savage Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Does not look like all the nanny state laws help save lives... http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/12/16/three-dead-in-horror-24-hours-on-nations-roads/ Strange, I thought if people stopped at red lights people would respect cyclists and stop the carnage.
T-Bob Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking you on a trip to back in time to 1999 where your new bike will be fitted with a 700mm (max) wide bar. Maybe there is market for expandable bars! Boom! Problem solved. Now, on to world peace.
ChUkKy Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Currently in NSW you can get pinged for the following: $106 for not having a bell$425 for track standing at the lights$319 for no helmet$425 for running a red light (you hearing that CT??)$106 no ID when stopped$425 for 'dangerous riding' whatever that is! Heres my provisional bill:$106 for not having a bell --- ONLY ON MY SINGLESPEED$425 for track standing at the lights --- EVERY TRAFFIC LIGHT I DO THIS$106 no ID when stopped --- JUST DONT STOP, ROLL SLOWLY$425 for 'dangerous riding' whatever that is! --- DONT CATCH ME DOING WHEELIES Expensive morning out for me it seems...
johannrissik Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Where the hell is Bruce going to hang his handbag?
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