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Author Topic: Will Irene knock over a bike?  (Read 2781 times)
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« on: August 27, 2011, 10:06:10 AM »

We're starting to get some drizzle in the Northeast, and I'm wondering how much wind it would take to knock over a bike on the street under a cover.  Thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM »

Sure, wind can knock over a bike and a cover will make it worse.  In a strong wind, cover = sail.   Shocked
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2011, 10:35:14 AM »

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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2011, 12:50:25 PM »

you should bring it inside.  maybe sleep with it. 
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2011, 01:34:45 PM »

Yes, the cover will make it worse.  If you cannot get the bike indoors park it so the bike is leaning away from the wind so the bike is being pushed against the sidestand.
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2011, 02:05:04 PM »

Now where is that pic from last years indy gp when you need it
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2011, 02:19:09 PM »

Now where is that pic from last years indy gp when you need it


It wasn't last year, it was the first year of the Indy GP.  3 years ago I think.

Hold on, I'll find the pic.


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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2011, 02:38:44 PM »





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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2011, 02:45:11 PM »


This was the work of Hurricane Ike btw.









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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2011, 02:54:02 PM »

i think the word was the cover of the 2 STs on the end caught wind and pulled them over
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2011, 03:28:18 PM »

It's hard to see cause I took this picture from my iphone from my window. I propped it up against a parking sign outside of my window and I lashed it to the pole. I bungeed the cover as best as I could. I'm hoping for the best.
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2011, 07:56:30 PM »

my bike was knocked over during a strong wind day in downtown portland oregon. no hurricane or cover needed.
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2011, 08:58:40 PM »

Never name your bike Tina.
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2011, 11:55:06 PM »

I'm gonna go ahead and say that if a hurricane, or even a tropical storm, can knock a tree, light post, or even a building down it can probably knock a bike over.
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« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2011, 12:05:22 AM »

Never name your bike Tina.
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