Author Topic: Can you spot the no-no? (Read 1913 times)

Industrial Cafe · « **on:** October 02, 2009, 11:23:46 AM »

ok ok,

does anyone see what I see on this bike?
something that might cause a "problem"

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:49:31 AM »

Not having the ability to turn?

j squared · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:50:24 AM »

Is that a BMX brake on the front?

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:51:57 AM »

HAHAHAA! YESSIR!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:53:28 AM »

and that poor dude has tiny feet.... you know what they say bout that?
poor lil fella.

markjenn · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:01:22 PM »

Lots of choppers have no front brake so I guess this is an improvement. Ridiculously dangerous, but then again, so is riding without a helmet and that's routinely done.

- Mark

j squared · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:03:15 PM »

Mother of god...

mystic_1 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:04:29 PM »

Hmm... if one actually tried to USE that front brake, wouldn't the forces involved just rip the caliper right off the forks?

mystic_1

j squared · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:06:42 PM »

Thats what I was thinking, then the cable gets caught in the spokes, and the bars follow the cable, and...

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:09:51 PM »

Problem... nah. All he's gotta do is step backward on the pedals.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:13:15 PM »

MacM2010 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2009, 02:26:45 PM »

Yep, traditionally it was common to chop the front brake. I think the original Easy Rider bike (Captain America) is rear only, actually.

I have to assume that this one is only for looks - like the dentist's mirrors guys would use, it's probably not about function.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2009, 02:41:56 PM »

Quote from: MacM2010 on October 02, 2009, 02:26:45 PM

Yep, traditionally it was common to chop the front brake. I think the original Easy Rider bike (Captain America) is rear only, actually.

Yup, Wyatt's bike was rear brake only.

Quote from: MacM2010 on October 02, 2009, 02:26:45 PM

I have to assume that this one is only for looks - like the dentist's mirrors guys would use, it's probably not about function.

But of course

That said, one could also attach a beenie propellor to the top of one's helmet, only for looks. That wouldn't be my styling choice however

mystic_1

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2009, 03:20:35 PM »

Quote from: MacM2010 on October 02, 2009, 02:26:45 PM

Yep, traditionally it was common to chop the front brake. I think the original Easy Rider bike (Captain America) is rear only, actually.

I have to assume that this one is only for looks - like the dentist's mirrors guys would use, it's probably not about function.

i wouldn't doubt he was just being funny.

Steve F · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:20:17 AM »

I'm thinking that in some places, a front brake is required, and this is the only way to satisfy that requirement technicality...kinda like wearing a WWII helmet while riding where there are helmet laws.
Too bad he has such small feet

Gordon · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:38:11 AM »

Obviously it wouldn't do anything to actually stop the bike, but it might be good for holding the bike in place when at a standstill on a slight incline.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:37:53 AM »

I wish I could ask the guy why he put it on there, it's probably the answer Steve F gave.

when a mans feet are that small they're called "foots"

754 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:29:14 PM »

they aint small feet, thems big pants.. bellbottoms.

when were ya born, anyway Kid..

Aww ferget it, ...probably after bellbottoms went out..

Brake is def there to be legal..

754 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:31:06 PM »

Whats really wrong & bugs me is no rake.. just looks wrong..
bet that is a littlejohn tank.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2009, 03:45:02 PM »

1979... I grew up when there was no "style" to speak of.

grumburg · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:10:51 AM »

Appears to be first prototype of non-electronic ABS system. Guaranteed not to lock up.

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Author Topic: Can you spot the no-no? (Read 1913 times)