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I want to go to a few bike meets at a couple places like Big D's and Rivington Barn, however i feel i will look a bit of a kn#b when i turn up as i will have to get of the bike to park it up (reverse it into position) as i can only just touch the floor.
There is no way i will be able to stay on the bike and push it into position. Anyone got any tips on how to do it properly, as i don't want to drop it in front of everyone. Is there anyone else out there who has the same problem? I look forward to your suggestions and the **** takes, Many thanks in advance from a tiny newbi. |
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You will look far sillier dropping the bike because you had to waddle into parking it
![]() Don't worry about it, just get off the bike and push it into the place you want to park it. I do it! Matt |
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My only peice of advice is to practice moving the bike around when not sat on it. Takes a while to get used to it but if you've ever seen a bike dealer move a bike around it's quite amusing, they do it as if the bike weighs nothing. Also I guess if they drop it they are covered!
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Stop, get off and wheel the bike into position? If you are confident wheeling your bike around, you will never look a kn*b.
But WTF you worrying about what others think of you? as long as you having fun on your bike, who cares? |
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When I push my bike around I always make sure it rests against my hip as I do so.
However you have a pointy, so you must be used to looking like a kn#b. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I pulled up at Brighton sea front last year. Missiz hopped off, bike went down curb and fell over - I felt very silly. No one will think you look silly for getting off and pushing mate, and to be quite honest no one will even take any notice I shouldn't think. Don't worry about it, just go along!
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Practice makes perfect, and quite frankly I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think anyone would really be watching that much anyway.
+1 to looking much dafter if you struggle otherwise and drop it. |
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