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Thanks for tips, I watched YouTube review of the muddyfox and possible future upgrades tyres and softer brake pads.

My main concern was blisters, but after a week all is good. 3.5 miles taking 15-20 minutes similar to car commute in traffic.

Have to see what it's like when weather changes, and how deal with wet clothes at work
 
Random question.. Cycling etiquette and passing pedistrians, currently I slow and say excuse me, uncomfortable using a bell as seems like shouting Get out the way,I'm coming through.
 
Blue flash said:
Random question.. Cycling etiquette and passing pedistrians, currently I slow and say excuse me, uncomfortable using a bell as seems like shouting Get out the way,I'm coming through.
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Bravo! As a pedestrian, I definitely think that cyclists ringing their bells at me seem like they're telling me to get out of their way.
 
You have raised a good point BlueFlash.

First off, I hope you are not riding on footpaths - they are for pedestrians and it is illegal!

Riding on routes that are shared by cyclists and pedestrians is a difficult thing to sort out. First piece of etiquette is for the cyclist to slow down if there are a lot of pedestrians about. Second is to warn an unwitting pedestrian that you are approaching them. My preference is to use a bell but not the horrible, shrill, cheap bells that come with new bikes. Look around for a bell that is a bit bigger and has a deeper more pleasant note to it. Ping bells, that is those which give a single dong, are in my eye preferable to the ring/ring of a lever bell. Also, sound your bell when you are a reasonable distance from the pedestrian so that they can register what is going on and have time to react. A cheery thank you if they give way to you always helps.

Powering up behind a pedestrian and yelling or sounding your bell when you are on top on them is really bad form.

Final point is choose your route to minimise interaction with pedestrians - it is less of a pain for the cyclist to go a less direct route than it is for the pedestrian.

Bet you are quicker on your bike than you were in the car.
 
Main part my route is converted railway line sustran cycle route, estate road and industry estate.

It is about the same as driving, main reason loose weight, and lot prober bikes had low wieght restrictions so cheap steel frame sold it for me.

Did see a squeaky duck horn that looked fun, but as lots dog walkers possible not good idea. Will ask at work their views as by canal so get lots bikes
 
Yeah, dog walkers are a complete pain, especially those with extending leads. There is not a lot you can do about them, they are as big a nuisance as inconsiderate cyclists. I don't blame the dogs, its the people in charge of them who simply do not seem to appreciate that not everybody thinks their pooch should rule their lives as well as that of the owner.

As you get fitter, you will get faster than the car - pedestrians and dogs willing. When it comes to inclement weather, it helps if you can change at work. Some people wear waterproofs but they keep all the sweat in and in the end you might as well have got wet from the rain. My preference was to wear shorts and a breathable top and change into dry trousers at work.
 
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