ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
Sometimes i wonder where they come up with these ideas...
http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070611/NEWS/70611009
The original draft of the bill held it unlawful to sell bikes intended for
children's use with QR. First revision changed it to those bikes with front
wheel diameter less than 20". Final and approved revision holds it unlawful
to sell bikes with front wheel less than 20" with QR and, IN ADDITION, holds
it unlawful to sell ANY bike with QR unless it has lawyer tabs.
How does this affect most of us: lawyer tabs will be required in NJ by law
(assuming it passes the Senate). QR will still be allowed on bikes with
lawyer tabs. Lawyer tabs will not be required for rear wheels/rear
dropouts.
I emailed the senator of my district w/ this...
I was dismayed to see that legislation has recently passed through the
Assembly aimed at banning quick release wheels. As an avid cyclist, I think
that the Assembly's efforts are misguided and misspent. If the Assembly is
truly concerned about protecting cyclists, they could provide more bike
lanes and take measures to build awareness of cyclists' rights. The fact of
the matter is that quick release wheels are here to stay. If they are
properly installed and used, they are every bit as safe as locked wheels.
Real dangers to cyclists come from inattentive drivers and ignorance of
traffic law. As a senator, I urge you to vote against this needless measure
and I encourage you to advocate for cyclists in a meaningful fashion.
http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070611/NEWS/70611009
The original draft of the bill held it unlawful to sell bikes intended for
children's use with QR. First revision changed it to those bikes with front
wheel diameter less than 20". Final and approved revision holds it unlawful
to sell bikes with front wheel less than 20" with QR and, IN ADDITION, holds
it unlawful to sell ANY bike with QR unless it has lawyer tabs.
How does this affect most of us: lawyer tabs will be required in NJ by law
(assuming it passes the Senate). QR will still be allowed on bikes with
lawyer tabs. Lawyer tabs will not be required for rear wheels/rear
dropouts.
I emailed the senator of my district w/ this...
I was dismayed to see that legislation has recently passed through the
Assembly aimed at banning quick release wheels. As an avid cyclist, I think
that the Assembly's efforts are misguided and misspent. If the Assembly is
truly concerned about protecting cyclists, they could provide more bike
lanes and take measures to build awareness of cyclists' rights. The fact of
the matter is that quick release wheels are here to stay. If they are
properly installed and used, they are every bit as safe as locked wheels.
Real dangers to cyclists come from inattentive drivers and ignorance of
traffic law. As a senator, I urge you to vote against this needless measure
and I encourage you to advocate for cyclists in a meaningful fashion.