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deacon · #21 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 07:41 PM

I got passed in a curve last week by a crew cab full size bed pick up truck pulling a trailer that looked like it belonged on the back of a semi. The road curved, he couldn't keep the trailer straight and I headed off to the curb. If there had been one more layer of road scum on the trailer I would have been toast.

For some reason he couldn't wait for an opportunity to pass me when there was no oncoming traffic, he had to pass me in traffic so that he was forced to crowd me. I suppose since he didn't hit me he will tell you that it was safe. Inside the truck I'm sure it was safe.

comfortableshoes · #22 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 05:42 AM

My most recent close call came when a lady on a cell phone in a giant escalade decided to pass me. I was on McPherson drive- a long straight stretch of road with little traffic, she chose to pass me close when there was another car coming and not another one in sight, why I'll never know, but apparently it was to get some groceries because I caught up to her as she turned into the stop and slop parking lot.

I considered following her in and taking said cell phone and putting it forcibly someplace dark and dank. Then I considered I'd have to use my foot to do it, and I kind of like my sneakers.

deacon · #23 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by comfortableshoes

My most recent close call came when a lady on a cell phone in a giant escalade decided to pass me. I was on McPherson drive- a long straight stretch of road with little traffic, she chose to pass me close when there was another car coming and not another one in sight, why I'll never know, but apparently it was to get some groceries because I caught up to her as she turned into the stop and slop parking lot.

I considered following her in and taking said cell phone and putting it forcibly someplace dark and dank. Then I considered I'd have to use my foot to do it, and I kind of like my sneakers.

One should always carry and empty grocery bag for just such occasions. to cover the sneaker of course

comfortableshoes · #24 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 07:44 PM

How about this one- a person came out of the stop and slop parking lot in a black VW beetle with no lights on, on the cell phone, over took me with in inches and drove me into the sidewalk.

I think Mass has more idiot drivers than anywhere else, or I have bad luck. I'm going to get some reflective stuff to put on my coat.

I also want a TShirt that says:
Warning: Object ahead of you maybe moving faster than you expect.

Wish I had that bag or my old sneakers on....

deacon · #25 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 12:06 AM

I ride as if every person out there is trying to kill me for the reward.

DakotaLynx · #26 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 04:59 PM

Given that anywhere between 60 and 80% of your braking potential is locked up in the front wheel, a front brake is a MUST for me. Most springer forks have a hole through the center support bar that you can at least put a large side pull brake on. (Just don't go with a stupid old center pull like I did.) I still want to get a drum brake and a springer fork for my Black Huffy. Still just has a coaster in the back. I'm thinking disk brakes from my Schwinn, but for now the factory V-pulls work well enough.

Keep on riding! ~Dakota Lynx