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Old 16-05-08, 09:43 AM   #1
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Unhappy Will i look a kn#b

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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Old 16-05-08, 09:45 AM   #2
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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!


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Old 16-05-08, 09:46 AM   #3
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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!

Either that or get some platform shoes.
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Old 16-05-08, 09:46 AM   #4
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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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Old 16-05-08, 09:49 AM   #5
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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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Old 16-05-08, 09:50 AM   #6
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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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Old 16-05-08, 09:51 AM   #7
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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.

NOW NOW there's no need for that is there lol
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Old 16-05-08, 09:51 AM   #8
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When I push my bike around I always make sure it rests against my hip as I do so.
While this is good advice, you have to remember Pete has big fat girly hips, so it is easy to rest bike on them
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Old 16-05-08, 09:55 AM   #9
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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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Old 16-05-08, 09:56 AM   #10
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While this is good advice, you have to remember Pete has big fat girly hips, so it is easy to rest bike on them
but i do the same, and im all skin and bones
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