April 16, 20188 yr I can understand why mountain bikers wear gloves, and I can understand the utility of wearing gloves in winter, but being a brand-new pedelecer (?), I'm not clear if most riders wear gloves on their bikes, and if so, why? I will wear them until my brain remembers how to balance on a bike for longer than 100 feet in case I take a header. What about others?
April 16, 20188 yr I never wear a helmet but always wear gloves, even in summer. Generally your hands are first to hit the ground to protect yourself if you have a spill.
April 16, 20188 yr Gloves on the trike because of insects and stones, looking for summer ones at the moment. I wear a helmet in summer even on the upright because it is more comfortable than a cap for sun protection and it keeps bees and wasps out of your eyes when you are doing over 40 km/h...
April 16, 20188 yr Author Gloves on the trike because of insects and stones, looking for summer ones at the moment. I wear a helmet in summer even on the upright because it is more comfortable than a cap for sun protection and it keeps bees and wasps out of your eyes when you are doing over 40 km/h... I'd be worried about bugs on my teeth at 40 km/h.
April 16, 20188 yr I try to keep my mouth shut and breath through the nose... Seriously last year an unidentified flying beast struck me right in the tonsils, I almost suffocated trying to spit it out. I eventually swallowed it.
April 16, 20188 yr Gloves for grip in summer (sweaty palms!) Gloves for warmth in winter Gloves for indicating in winter (reflective strips) But Gloves for protection all year round !
April 16, 20188 yr Fingerless gel padded gloves in summer (carpel tunnel). Padded reflective full-fingered gloves in winter/cold periods. Always wear a helmet, plus snood in winter to reduce cold and wind through vents. Shades in summer, clear wrap-arounds in winter
April 17, 20188 yr Author [ATTACH=full]24238[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]24239[/ATTACH] I can't believe I would need any body armour for my 25 km/h Humvee on two wheels.
April 17, 20188 yr I never wear a helmet but always wear gloves, even in summer. Generally your hands are first to hit the ground to protect yourself if you have a spill. No lid you must be mental
April 17, 20188 yr I can't believe I would need any body armour for my 25 km/h Humvee on two wheels. my cut off speed is 35mph
April 17, 20188 yr I can understand why mountain bikers wear gloves, and I can understand the utility of wearing gloves in winter, but being a brand-new pedelecer (?), I'm not clear if most riders wear gloves on their bikes, and if so, why? I will wear them until my brain remembers how to balance on a bike for longer than 100 feet in case I take a header. What about others? @ around 45 seconds into the video I take my gloves off to assess the damage sustained. I assume that they protected me, at least somewhat? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22foc6FgjLs
April 18, 20188 yr [ATTACH=full]24238[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]24239[/ATTACH] After a recent knee op and speaking to the anesthetist about my ebike plan after recovery - he commented how he’s seen some nasty elbow injuries from people coming off bikes I am seriously considering some knee and elbow protection going forward
April 18, 20188 yr Author After a recent knee op and speaking to the anesthetist about my ebike plan after recovery - he commented how he’s seen some nasty elbow injuries from people coming off bikes I am seriously considering some knee and elbow protection going forward Are you riding a speed e-bike? Do you think knee and elbow padding is appropriate for a 25 km/h e-bike? At 68 I think I would shatter if I hit the ground no matter what speed I was travelling.
April 18, 20188 yr Are you riding a speed e-bike? Do you think knee and elbow padding is appropriate for a 25 km/h e-bike? At 68 I think I would shatter if I hit the ground no matter what speed I was travelling. No,no, ...you won't shatter, you might bounce and skip and skid about a bit just like Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs! P.s.just noticed your name, maybe you would just bowl along till you clatter into a set of skittles
April 18, 20188 yr Are you riding a speed e-bike? Do you think knee and elbow padding is appropriate for a 25 km/h e-bike? At 68 I think I would shatter if I hit the ground no matter what speed I was travelling. And your point is? Your post is neither relevant or doesn’t add any substance to the thread what so ever... Edited April 18, 20188 yr by Parky
May 16, 20188 yr Author And your point is? Your post is neither relevant or doesn’t add any substance to the thread what so ever... Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? What a pleasant attitude! You must think any of this means something.
May 16, 20188 yr Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? What a pleasant attitude! You must think any of this means something. Just joined Parky. One to watch I think, could be SMARTER than we think. This morning? Please check your dates when I posted / joined before ‘trying’ to come back at me Lighten up....just saying!! Two against one = safety in numbers lmao Edited May 16, 20188 yr by Parky
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