Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
I never had a chopper but did “compete” in a number of triathlons and managed LEJOG in 2002. Another topic of conversation for the next time we meet up!
Sorry. I am going to disagree. The Lime Bikes themselves have some design flaws given the number of serious leg injuries (see LondonCentric for regular reporting) which suggest your careful checking of your vehicle. The costs of Lime Bikes are, in a classic tech way, borne by others, whether the outrageous subsidies this company receives, or the social damage caused by reckless parking for example. Above all users are not held to account by the company, and the company is not held to account by law enforcement or local government (though some Boroughs in London do try but are punished by central government for doing so). While I doubt Prof Serious rides on the pavement (on a very heavy, powerful machine) lots and lots of Lime Bike (other e-bike) users do. They are a menace to pedestrians, responsible drivers, other cyclists because they enable irresponsible behaviour. And the lack of observation of the norms of cycling behaviour by LimeBikers provides social proof of the worst kind to other cyclists. There's no visible or observable come back. If you run a small business near where people decide it's ok to dump their bikes (not that you would do that of course but lots and lots of others do), try persuading Lime to geo-fence your property. They are just another tech company undermining standards, wages (the employees sent out to clean up the mess of LimeBikes are being paid what exactly?) and generally encouraging the worst kind of "disposable" culture - there's no accountability. They have the speed and wait of a motorcycle and should be licensed, taxed and regulated appropriately. They were a nice idea but the introduction has been massively botched. Rant over. Enjoy the ride.
Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
Beautiful. But mostly stunned that your parents even entertained the notion of a chopper - I always thought we Hendoners were far too middle class. Needless to say my bike was the worthy but boring Molton Mini.
I never had a chopper but did “compete” in a number of triathlons and managed LEJOG in 2002. Another topic of conversation for the next time we meet up!
Love this article. And I remember the Chopper! Never knew it was second hand, even more sustainable
When the Hendon house was cleared it was bought by a local bike shop with a view to restoration ... it lives on!
Sorry. I am going to disagree. The Lime Bikes themselves have some design flaws given the number of serious leg injuries (see LondonCentric for regular reporting) which suggest your careful checking of your vehicle. The costs of Lime Bikes are, in a classic tech way, borne by others, whether the outrageous subsidies this company receives, or the social damage caused by reckless parking for example. Above all users are not held to account by the company, and the company is not held to account by law enforcement or local government (though some Boroughs in London do try but are punished by central government for doing so). While I doubt Prof Serious rides on the pavement (on a very heavy, powerful machine) lots and lots of Lime Bike (other e-bike) users do. They are a menace to pedestrians, responsible drivers, other cyclists because they enable irresponsible behaviour. And the lack of observation of the norms of cycling behaviour by LimeBikers provides social proof of the worst kind to other cyclists. There's no visible or observable come back. If you run a small business near where people decide it's ok to dump their bikes (not that you would do that of course but lots and lots of others do), try persuading Lime to geo-fence your property. They are just another tech company undermining standards, wages (the employees sent out to clean up the mess of LimeBikes are being paid what exactly?) and generally encouraging the worst kind of "disposable" culture - there's no accountability. They have the speed and wait of a motorcycle and should be licensed, taxed and regulated appropriately. They were a nice idea but the introduction has been massively botched. Rant over. Enjoy the ride.