Tony Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Aren't all modern bumpers designed like that now so they just cave in on impact. It's all about protecting the pedestrians now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 So it's sod the driver now then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Bike wheels especially rear ones are very strong. I think my rear wheel is rated at 250kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phipck Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 front and rear normally run the same rims so both should be strong, especially on a road bike that looks mid spec. but them big fluffy bumpers clearly do their squidgy job, especially as the car ran into the bike.... its only fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 especially as the car ran into the bike.... its only fair! I can imagine the cyclist now 'oy - you bent my wheel! how am I supposed to get home?' :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Cyclist in the middle of the road stops suddenly....... car has no option but to try to run him over. Bike has no brake lights or signals what so ever. Okay, I'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 front and rear normally run the same rims so both should be strong, especially on a road bike that looks mid spec. but them big fluffy bumpers clearly do their squidgy job, especially as the car ran into the bike.... its only fair! rear wheel is always much stronger than the front. the rear wheel has to put up with a rider sitting on the saddle and hitting potholes, front wheel is really there to steer and take a small percentage of the overal load. If i get off my saddle and sprint for a few hundred yeards i can see the front wheel flex underneath me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's a Chevrolet. I'm surprised there isn't more damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's a Chevrolet. I'm surprised there isn't more damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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