I had originally believed that the problem of stupidly placed brake levers had been hitherto confined to New York and other North American cities at the cutting edge of fixed gear trendiness. But I am sad to report that London has fallen foul to this latest craze. While wandering through the trendy East Central area of the capital I came across this:
It’s highly possible that there’s a good reason for this, which I can’t think of. Having fallen foul of poorly adjusted brakes on a number of occasions (mostly off road mind you) I am a bit worried about whoever rides this. If you’re reading, please stop the craziness!
Dude, not all New Yorkers are crazy… there are just more of us hence more idiots show up?
What about his bar ends not having end caps? Have you ever seen that accident – lots of blood as it punches a disc of flesh out of the riders side. I think his brakes + the end caps will have the required Darwin Effect and send this guy back to the Tube.
Great site!
P.S.
Check out Chris Bull at Circle A Cycles – he built my frame/bike http://www.circleacycles.com/
Nice shots in his gallery.