Shipa Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 6 hours ago, Spyro said: You obviously don't understand the different between a 2 ton object hitting a big pothole at 60mph compared to a 100kg object having to swerve round EVERY bump that should not dissolve a tyre, but I understand this is too much for the average lycra-boy to get their head around... On that basis, the next time your 2-tonner hits a pothole at 60 and smashes an alloy, remember that it's not the fault of the council/highways authority, but your own for not having more robust tyres! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I for one have never seen a car swerve around a pothole of course. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Surely the answer is to remove these dissolvable tyres altogether and just drive or cycle on the rims. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 11 minutes ago, scottsdad said: Surely the answer is to remove these dissolvable tyres altogether and just drive or cycle on the rims. Robert Thomson of Stonehaven. Kirkpatrick McMillan John McAdam Damn Scots, they ruined Scottish roads! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 25 minutes ago, Newbornbairn said: I for one have never seen a car swerve around a pothole of course. https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/04/porsche-driver-killed-trying-swerve-massive-pothole-20775983/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_dog Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On 23/05/2024 at 15:25, Spyro said: You obviously don't understand the different between a 2 ton object hitting a big pothole at 60mph compared to a 100kg object having to swerve round EVERY bump that should not dissolve a tyre, but I understand this is too much for the average lycra-boy to get their head around... If you think better tyres are the answer to cyclists not having to swerve around potholes, you're either a small clueless child (or have the brain of one), or a complete idiot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Edinburgh Council have spent a lot of money on designating cycle lanes, road furniture, signs etc. The potholes are still there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 12 hours ago, tamthebam said: Edinburgh Council have spent a lot of money on designating cycle lanes, road furniture, signs etc. The potholes are still there. Only 1 week until the LEZ fines start paying for them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 People using cruise control at 80mph when it's raining on motorways with loads of standing water, then are absolutely stunned when they find themself on the roof of their new cars 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Final destination vibes here... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 If the guy in the gray mini that pulled out of the petrol station in Cairneyhill in front of me at the back of five this morning is reading this, you are a total fuckin moron. You pulled out in front of me then stood on the brake to allow a bakery van that was at a standstill to turn right. Fuds like you should have your license revoked and made to start learning from scratch again. That was the most unbelievable thing I’ve seen on the road since Tuesday afternoon when a guy in a merc overtook an Audi that was overtaking another Audi on the valley by-pass. Crazy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 17 minutes ago, Wacky said: If the guy in the gray mini that pulled out of the petrol station in Cairneyhill in front of me at the back of five this morning is reading this, you are a total fuckin moron. You pulled out in front of me then stood on the brake to allow a bakery van that was at a standstill to turn right. Fuds like you should have your license revoked and made to start learning from scratch again. That was the most unbelievable thing I’ve seen on the road since Tuesday afternoon when a guy in a merc overtook an Audi that was overtaking another Audi on the valley by-pass. Crazy Fife is some laugh to drive around. It should be part of the hazard perspection part of the driving test, drive for 4 hours around Dunfermline and if you come out unscathed you've passed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 hours ago, Spyro said: People using cruise control at 80mph when it's raining on motorways with loads of standing water, then are absolutely stunned when they find themself on the roof of their new cars So many morons are programmed to drive at the same speed regardless of the conditions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 3 hours ago, Spyro said: People using cruise control at 80mph when it's raining on motorways with loads of standing water, then are absolutely stunned when they find themself on the roof of their new cars Cruise should switch off automatically if the wipers go on. Even if you wash the window. You’ll learn quickly enough that this will happen and drive accordingly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 47 minutes ago, Spyro said: Fife is some laugh to drive around. It should be part of the hazard perspection part of the driving test, drive for 4 hours around Dunfermline and if you come out unscathed you've passed! It’s not just Fife though, there are ringpieces and loonies everywhere. I was in Newcastle last week on the bike, truly frightening experience 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 minutes ago, Wacky said: It’s not just Fife though, there are ringpieces and loonies everywhere. I was in Newcastle last week on the bike, truly frightening experience Aye, I heard those Geordie women were a bit rough. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 7 minutes ago, Wacky said: Cruise should switch off automatically if the wipers go on. Even if you wash the window. You’ll learn quickly enough that this will happen and drive accordingly. I have been saying it for years mate, it wouldn't take much to programme it in where it can tell the difference between you washing the windows and falling rain. It's amazing people need it but it's the world we live in. 2 minutes ago, Wacky said: It’s not just Fife though, there are ringpieces and loonies everywhere. I was in Newcastle last week on the bike, truly frightening experience Sorry, that was a cheap shot. Although having driven all over the country all my working life, it's up there with Inverness! The difference being, Fifers seem to THINK they are great drivers which means when it does goe wrong it's usually pretty spectacular 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Having carried out an emergency stop at 70mph in good driving conditions, I couldn't even begin to imagine having to carry it out at 80mph. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 42 minutes ago, hk blues said: Aye, I heard those Geordie women were a bit rough. True, harsh to call her "the bike" mind you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 26 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: Having carried out an emergency stop at 70mph in good driving conditions, I couldn't even begin to imagine having to carry it out at 80mph. Not as scary as when you hit a puddle with cruise control on at 60-70mph and it spins, stops, then throws you across the road as it tries to maintain it's speed. Luckily it was front wheel drive and I was young (stupid) and had a lot faster reactions than I have now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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