The etiquette of an unsolicited bike fix

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  • September 30, 2014 at 5:40 pm #1010969
    creadinger
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    @hozn 95124 wrote:

    I wouldn’t do it [unsolicited]. Seems like that would be a fairly significant geometry/handling change that could, worst-case, have more catastrophic consequences for someone used to riding it wrong.

    I do feel like I should start telling people when their helmets are on backwards, though. That probably could have serious safety implications too. But they look so happy.

    You mean the visor isn’t to protect my neck?

    Also, please fix the rear brakes on my Surly if you’re so inclined. One of the pads fell off recently. What the hell?

    September 30, 2014 at 5:53 pm #1010975
    cyclingfool
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    @creadinger 95679 wrote:

    You mean the visor isn’t to protect my neck?

    Unless you’re riding backwards somehow and the red blinkie light on your handlebars* is supposed to let me see you from “behind” as I approach, then no…

    *I’ve seen this more than a few times in the last couple months. Red lights go on the BACK of your bike, folks…

    September 30, 2014 at 6:18 pm #1010981
    mstone
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    @cyclingfool 95685 wrote:

    *I’ve seen this more than a few times in the last couple months. Red lights go on the BACK of your bike, folks…

    especially in a contributory negligence regime…

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