Questions tagged [accidents]
Something went wrong - failed to follow road rules, didn't see something, or acted incorrectly.
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my ankle get stuck between the downtube and crank arm
I used to own a mountain bike that I truly enjoyed – a full-suspension (Sisku D7). Transitioning from a hardtail, my initial experience with the full-suspension ride was mostly positive, but there ...
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How much protection would a motorcycle jacket provide in a low speed, ebike accident?
How much protection would a motorcycle jacket with CE certified body armor provide in a sub 20mph/32kmh, ebike accident? I'm particularly interested in the following scenarios:
A car running a stop ...
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What was your worst bike accident, and how could it have been prevented? [closed]
How can we improve our safety?
We can lean from past accidents or near-accidents. Most of us are able to share relevant experiences. Could the incidents have been avoided, in hindsight? What can we ...
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How to check bike damage after impact
I got involved in a frontal crash with another cyclist: they turned back to greet a friend and while doing so they invaded the opposite lane of the cycling path, where I was transiting. ...
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Shaming driver on YouTube [closed]
I was hit by a driver from behind. She was obviously driving without due care and attention. I have the footage of her hitting me, stopping, calling the police and exchanging details. I have reported ...
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Pet Safety and Adult Tricycle
Am interested in an adult tricycle and would like to add carry-on feature for my dog(slightly overweight-12lb pug mix)that can accommodate safely on either front or back. My question is about the ...
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Front wheel skewer snapped
I bought a cheapish (£350) hybrid bike to use during lockdown.
I covered about 350 miles (560 km) on tarmac and pavement. 8 months ago i was riding, about 11k into the journey and was on a tarmac ...
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Accident from front wheel locking up on brand new bike
I purchased a brand new hybrid bike with mechanical disk brakes a few weeks ago
I have ridden the bike for a few weeks without any issues on city streets with potholes and elevations from bridges
I ...
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Does a highly visible frame colour improve safety significantly?
Studies have shown that wearing hi-viz colours, particularly on moving extremities such as one's feet, coupled with hi-viz helmets and cycling shirts, increases the chance of been seen by a driver ...
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Dent on aluminium frame?
I have a Cube Stereo 120 2018. When I was driving today a car hit me. I'm fine but the bike has a dent in it made by the car door.
Can it be fixed?
Can I still ride it, and go MTB?
Can I make a sort ...
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Front disc brake wobbling / grinding on pads after full braking and minor plunge
The front disc brake grinds after a light accident with full braking and plunge.
To give an idea of the forces involved:
The bike fell to the left, mostly cushioned by me. The bike had no more ...
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Right hook accident scenario: who is at fault?
I just got into a collision with a biker while driving my car. I have read a lot about these types of accidents, but none quite cover the circumstances that were present in my case and I’m wondering ...
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How do I stop people blaming me for a crash?
I regualrly communte to work in central London and am a careful cyclist. I am a quite guy and mind my own business - I hardly talk and try not to get into confrontations. The other week I was involved ...
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Are recumbents more fatal in an accident than a regular bicycle?
I noticed a bunch of people riding recumbents a few days ago, as well as upright bikes, for an event happening in my town. What struck me was the low ride height and poor visibility (by others) of ...
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Insect stings while bike riding
This year, whilst bike riding, I was stung two times by insects, one time a bee and once by a wasp (most likely; I didn't see it but from the feeling, size and heat of the stung area I can't think of ...
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