Had my first off..... :(

Originally Posted by rictus01

Sorry to here about this Iain, but it's a classic, you used the normal reaction to a situation "grab a handful of brake", which on a bike is normally the wrong one.

Given time, you learn to react differently and with more control, but it's a thing that takes time.

Out of interest in this instance what should you do?

Originally Posted by steveo

In this instance what should you do?

1. Not panic & Look for a way out.
2. If the speeds are low enough use the rear brake. It will bring you to nice and controlled stop if done correctly.

Cheers, just thought i would ask since i commute into london everyday its bound to happen to me at some point

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by steveo

Out of interest in this instance what should you do?

As I wasn't there I can't say for sure, but better observation would have allowed more time, and experience would have allowed maximum braking without locking the front and putting the bike down.

also given it's a single pearson , judging which side to go around them may have been an option if you have full control, which you don't with the front locked.

although sometime you don't have many options , so the choice is your to either put the bike down or not ( yes sometime you have to make a choice to ride through, and hope they move).

as every situation is different, having the tools to deal with it , rather than a "panic reaction" always leaves you in a better position.

note, last option, see Sid Squid's sig

Cheers Mark.

Originally Posted by steveo

Out of interest in this instance what should you do?

Get a loud exhaust

Pedestrians used to wonder across the road in front of me all the time, listening to their walkmen's, or yaking on their mobiles. Luckily whenever I've had to hit the brakes, I've been going in a straight line, so have kept the bike upright.
It hasn't entirely cured the problem, but it's become much rarer

Also works well on dozy car drivers

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

Get a loud exhaust

Yep, i intend to get the very same one as you in the near future. Had a couple of people try to move over into the side of me in their cars already

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

Get a loud exhaust

so have you taken the baffles out yet then??
(and if you havent a clue dont mind me Im having a "im confusing everyone with everyone else" kind of day so .... )

[BillyC]

I'll be exercising my lack of baffles tonight!

Ordered a new carbon ART can the other day, should get it tomorrow or monday, mine is painfully quiet at the mo

Iain

[rictus01]

Baffles, Hmmm. Oh yes that's the bit when you buy a loud can, you put in to make it quiet, yes baffle ....good name that.

Cheers Mark.