Re: New Jersey anti-QR law still possible

[Tom Sherman]

Rex Kerr wrote:
> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>> This was just sent out by the NBDA (National Bicycle Dealer
>> Association) regarding the proposed New Jersey anti-quick-release law,
>> which apparently has "legs" and could very well be enacted if not
>> opposed strongly enough, and could become a model that's adopted
>> elsewhere as well. --Mike--
>
> I found a news story that said:
>
> > Lawmakers said they are prone to accidents. Under the bill,
> > it would be illegal to sell bicycles with quick-release wheels
> > if the bicycle has a front wheel less than 20 inches in diameter.
>
> So that would exclude a few recuments and small childrens' bikes. What's
> the uproar about?
>
More anti-recumbent discrimination!

As for uprights, ask the Brompton, Birdy, Breezer Itsy or Bike Friday
Tikit owner.

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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

 

[Zoot Katz]

On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:40:44 -0600, Tom Sherman
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Rex Kerr wrote:
>> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>>> This was just sent out by the NBDA (National Bicycle Dealer
>>> Association) regarding the proposed New Jersey anti-quick-release law,
>>> which apparently has "legs" and could very well be enacted if not
>>> opposed strongly enough, and could become a model that's adopted
>>> elsewhere as well. --Mike--
>>
>> I found a news story that said:
>>
>> > Lawmakers said they are prone to accidents. Under the bill,
>> > it would be illegal to sell bicycles with quick-release wheels
>> > if the bicycle has a front wheel less than 20 inches in diameter.
>>
>> So that would exclude a few recuments and small childrens' bikes. What's
>> the uproar about?
>>
>More anti-recumbent discrimination!
>
>As for uprights, ask the Brompton, Birdy, Breezer Itsy or Bike Friday
>Tikit owner.

And jogging strollers!
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zk

 

[Wilson Warmouth]

"Tom Sherman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Rex Kerr wrote:
>> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>>> This was just sent out by the NBDA (National Bicycle Dealer Association)
>>> regarding the proposed New Jersey anti-quick-release law, which
>>> apparently has "legs" and could very well be enacted if not opposed
>>> strongly enough, and could become a model that's adopted elsewhere as
>>> well. --Mike--
>>

Being a conservative I find it weird that a state in the middle of a serious
financial crisis[1] we have a legislature that is concerned with getting
"legs" under a proposed anti-quick release law for 20 inch bicycle
wheels.[2] But that's just me. I do wonder where they get their
information that quick releases cause accidents with 20" bicycle wheels, but
apparently aren't a problem on larger wheels?

[1] To read the liberal democratic New Jersey governor's assessment of the
crisis check out the New York Times article on the subject.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/opinion/28thu3.html?ref=opinion

My take is liberal executive branch + liberal legislature = eventual
financial crisis. Party does not matter (for the first six years in office
Bush rubber stamped every earmarked spending bill put in front of him).
It's kind of a sure thing like the tee shirt I saw a motorcycle rider
wearing put it : "If it's got tits or a motor it's gonna give you trouble".

[2] I have a Bike Friday. It would be an ongoing annoyance to me for that
bike not to have quick release wheels.

 

[Tom Sherman]

Wilson Warmouth wrote:
>
> "Tom Sherman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Rex Kerr wrote:
>>> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>>>> This was just sent out by the NBDA (National Bicycle Dealer
>>>> Association) regarding the proposed New Jersey anti-quick-release
>>>> law, which apparently has "legs" and could very well be enacted if
>>>> not opposed strongly enough, and could become a model that's adopted
>>>> elsewhere as well. --Mike--
>>>
>
> Being a conservative I find it weird that a state in the middle of a
> serious financial crisis[1] we have a legislature that is concerned with
> getting "legs" under a proposed anti-quick release law for 20 inch
> bicycle wheels.[2] But that's just me. I do wonder where they get
> their information that quick releases cause accidents with 20" bicycle
> wheels, but apparently aren't a problem on larger wheels?
>
I think the bill contains an ignorant assumption that small wheels are
only on children's bicycles. The average legislator is NOT a cyclist,
and is unaware of upright folders and recumbents, and furthermore the
advantages and proper use of a quick-release (QR) hub.

I currently have seven (7) ISO 406 mm wheels with QR hubs, and no
lawyer's lips (thank you Mr. Dremel and Mr. Grinding Wheel).

[...]
> [2] I have a Bike Friday. It would be an ongoing annoyance to me for
> that bike not to have quick release wheels.

I have minimal data, but I strongly suspect most of Green Gear's product
is ridden by adults.

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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful