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sharkdude
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Someone told me that is illegal to ride on the road with out a bell, is this true?
I took it offa long time ago because every time hit a bump it would ring :roll:
Do I need to put it back on for my journey to work?
I took it offa long time ago because every time hit a bump it would ring :roll:
Do I need to put it back on for my journey to work?
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I don't know about the legalities of riding without a bell, but I think someone is speak out of the proverbial rear orifice.
I don't know one person who has a bell on their bike, apart from Miss Pinkerton from midsummer village
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New bikes have to be sold with a bell. Usage is ..... well ...."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Nah dont put your bell on.
Buy a new set of hope hubs, they will hear you coming then! Niner Air 9 Rigid
Whyte 129S 29er.0 -
The law says you must have an audible warning device fitted to the bike... Surely Hope Pro2 hubs count!
(Please note... I DO NOT have them on my bike :!: )Rule 64:
Cornering confidence generally increases with time and experience. This pattern continues until it falls sharply and suddenly.
http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/0 -
Will that wash with the missus you think??
The law states that I have to have Hope Pro 2 hubs so I can be heard?Niner Air 9 Rigid
Whyte 129S 29er.0 -
Nope, because your missus will read me saying I'd rather have a bell than Pro2s :PRule 64:
Cornering confidence generally increases with time and experience. This pattern continues until it falls sharply and suddenly.
http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/0 -
Think reflectors are also a legal requirment, hands up if your bike still has them on (front, back, pedals & wheels?).It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result0 -
The legal requirements are:
BS6102
A bell (or similar warning device)
Reflectors (front, rear, wheel & pedals)
Chain guard, if no chain guard then toe clips or SPD's.
Although this doesn't seem to apply to 'proper' off road bikes.
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Andy_B wrote:The legal requirements are:
BS6102
A bell (or similar warning device)
Reflectors (front, rear, wheel & pedals)
Chain guard, if no chain guard then toe clips or SPD's.
Although this doesn't seem to apply to 'proper' off road bikes.
Off-road is a slightly different kettle of fish to road biking:
A bell (or similar warning device) = perhaps useful but just something else to catch your knackers on when you go over the bars.
Reflectors (front, rear, wheel & pedals) = they crack, snap and fall off, and are a danger to everyone on the trail. That plastic is sharp!
Also these devices add extra weight 0 -
eh?Andy_B wrote:The legal requirements are:
BS6102
A bell (or similar warning device)
Reflectors (front, rear, wheel & pedals)
Chain guard, if no chain guard then toe clips or SPD's.
Although this doesn't seem to apply to 'proper' off road bikes.
how does a chain guard equate to toeclips or SPDs?0 -
Stops your big hamstrings hitting the chain lol. Some daft rules, really are.0
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You don't need the bell (or reflectors) to ride lagally. The BS is a standard about the sale of bicycles - requiring bell etc to be supplied. Durig daylight hours the only legal requirement for using a bike on public road is that it has brakes; one front and one back that are independantly operated. Night time is different and all sorts of visibility and lighting legislation comes into effect.0
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During dark you need;
Obligatory Lighting and Reflectors
Any cycle which is used during the hours of darkness or during periods of poor visibility MUST be fitted with the following:
white front light
red rear light
red rear reflector
amber/yellow pedal reflectors - front and rear on each pedal.
Means our SPDs are illegal at night!0 -
Whoa there nelly. OUR spds?
I haven't ridden spuds in years!
couldn't fit reflectors on them! 0 -
Good to see you are law abiding there good sir... I however am sticking with my evil criminal ways LOL 0
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I ride a lot of canal towpaths at the minute and a bell has been essential.
Must be something about the people who walk there become really oblivious to the world around them, if it wasn't for having a bell I would have to slow down every 300yds or risk riding into the back of an old bloke when he unexpectantly side steps into my path.
They do look a bit pump but at the minute I'll keep mine on.0 -
I sometimes use a bell. Very handy for dispersing ramblers.0
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I left the bell on my Stumpy - I do a daily ride that includes a bit of town cycling so need it to avoid splatting pedestrians.
Oh and I have mudguards too.
And a collection of pink dresses
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