I see from Young Master Robert's web site that he has managed to break the Mango again, this time properly. Seems it fell into a ditch and broke in half. Full story here:
Lady speed is sure a harsh mistress. Not only do you have to be one of the planets premier motors to meet her, you have to know how to steer, too. Bummer! I hold Mr. English, whom I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting, in high esteem, but perhaps he should not chew gum whilst pedalling. :o) "Dave Larrington" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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I see from Young Master Robert's web site that he has managed to break the Mango again, this time properly. Seems it fell into a ditch and broke in half. Full story here:
Racers love to have very responsive vehicles. IMHO they should strive for just the opposite.
A person has only so much energy. The less necessary for being a controller, the more available for being a motor. -- Bill "Pop Pop" Patterson Retired and riding my front drive low racer and our M5 tandem.
The "Mango" has been transformed into the "Mangle" ...
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I see from Young Master Robert's web site that he has managed to break the Mango again, this time properly. Seems it fell into a ditch and broke in half. Full story here:
Bummer! A truly beautiful bike, in both esthetics and engineering. Hope YMR wasn't hurt.
<Chas> An eyewitness to the previous Mango crash (at 70+ MPH)
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I see from Young Master Robert's web site that he has managed to break the Mango again, this time properly. Seems it fell into a ditch and broke in half. Full story here:
