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> A fall at any speed from a bike is literally a potentially crippling or deadly scenario. For elderly people, I would guess that's accurate.
by forapurpose 8y ago
> A fall at any speed from a bike is literally a potentially crippling or deadly scenario.
For elderly people, I would guess that's accurate.
- econochoice 8y agoYet falling is the second most common cause of accidental deaths in the world.
- freeflight 8y agoDon't underestimate how dangerous even a small fall can be, you can end up fine but you could also end up smashing your face into the curb. A friend of mine, in his 50's very fit, cycling to work and back every day, broke both his arms while doing literally a 10-meter test drive in front of a bike store. The bike's brakes were setup reversed compared to what he used to, so he ended up breaking with the front brake, flipping the bike over and breaking both his arms while landing. His fault? Sure, but still a rather scary story how quickly even mundane things can go really wrong.
- arbie 8y agoDid he end up purchasing the bike?
- sandos 8y agoYeah, I mean those brakes were real GOOD!
- freeflight 8y agoI don't think he did, not much use for a bike when both your arms are in a plaster cast from hands to shoulders. Poor guy couldn't even go to the toilet without help.