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> Falling over the handlebars is likely when coming to a sudden stop. Only if you are riding a bicycle completely unsuitable for commuting or general urban use
by Freak_NL 7y ago
> Falling over the handlebars is likely when coming to a sudden stop.
Only if you are riding a bicycle completely unsuitable for commuting or general urban use; like a mountain bike or racing bicycle.
Commonly used bicycles in Denmark and the Netherlands look like this:
https://omidbikes.nl/wp-content/uploads/mat-zwart-7.jpg https://omidbikes.nl/wp-content/uploads/mat-zwart-7.jpg
Note the handlebars and upright rider position that basically prevent going over the handlebars during an emergency stop. That kind of accident just doesn't happen here.
- Kim_Bruning 7y agoI still prefer reverse-pedal brakes (terugtraprem). Of course, even then, as a teenager I still managed to get myself into some interesting situations a couple of times. But never went over the handlebars :-P