mickey finn   12 #337 Posted February 22, 2018 Really? I see loads being used every day as they should be in the centre and have only seen one being used by a child.  Mostly kids riding them for me too, and when I say riding I mean up kerbs, taking backies, wheelying and the likes, as kids do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RJRB Â Â 684 #338 Posted February 22, 2018 Them two at Lower Bradfield look in a bit of a state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Nightcast22 Â Â 10 #339 Posted February 22, 2018 This rent a bike scheme is a really good idea and I have seen a lot of people riding them, but too many people are misusing the bikes and I've seen children popping wheelies on them and messing around. I've also seen some bikes that have been dumped on the side of the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becky B Â Â 31 #340 Posted February 22, 2018 I was out and about early this morning 4am, I saw several around Hillsborough being ridden by people going or coming home from work, having done a few night shifts I can see the potential of riding in and out of town to standing at a cold bus stop. Â Yep! I used one last week when a bus broke down at Hillsborough corner and the trams couldn't get through. Used a bike down to Shalesmoor where they were turning round. Really wish I'd had gloves with me though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
steve68   66 #341 Posted February 23, 2018 Yep! I used one last week when a bus broke down at Hillsborough corner and the trams couldn't get through. Used a bike down to Shalesmoor where they were turning round. Really wish I'd had gloves with me though   Well I'm glad I had a pair on this morning, it was showing -7 on my trail cam.  certainly worth keeping a spare pair in the bottom of the rucksack just in case:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ElasticMan   10 #342 Posted February 23, 2018 Excuse my ignorance please re these bikes and educate me. What happens when your booked time has elapsed ? i.e. Obviously the metal ring over the back wheel doesn't close whilst you are in transit  Told you I was in the ignorant stage !  Do ofo have records of your name, address and phone number ?  No you get charged when your time is up. Unlock, ride for however long you want people and then when you end your ride it charges your card.  ---------- Post added 23-02-2018 at 16:53 ----------  I've also seen some bikes that have been dumped on the side of the road.  They're not dumped - you get off wherever you want (within the allowed area) and leave it for the next person. That's the point of them being dockless- you don't return them to a specific point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Luke456 Â Â 11 #343 Posted February 23, 2018 Thats it, Getting the BMX out from 1984 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
drolnhoj   15 #344 Posted February 24, 2018 Getting fed up of seeing butchered ones. Some people show no respect. I think I have probably seen as many with the lock broken off as I have seen intact. What is wrong with society? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Victor Meldrew   33 #345 Posted February 24, 2018 They're not dumped - you get off wherever you want (within the allowed area) and leave it for the next person.  So that explains the one that has been "left for the next person" on the island in the river off Blonk Street? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Martin C   81 #346 Posted February 25, 2018 Different company - but not worked out too well in France...  Gobee.bike pulls out of France due to 'mass destruction' of its dockless bike fleet  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/25/gobeebike-france-mass-destruction-dockless-bikes?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #347 Posted February 25, 2018 Different company - but not worked out too well in France... Gobee.bike pulls out of France due to 'mass destruction' of its dockless bike fleet  Yes but Le French are always rioting for one reason or another, aren’t they ?  Fortunately, us Brits are more civilised.  Give it time, I’m sure things will settle down once the giddy thrill of destroying someone’s else’s property without fear of punishment has worn off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
drolnhoj   15 #348 Posted February 25, 2018 Yes but Le French are always rioting for one reason or another, aren’t they ? Fortunately, us Brits are more civilised.  Give it time, I’m sure things will settle down once the giddy thrill of destroying someone’s else’s property without fear of punishment has worn off.  Well obviously we are not or I wouldn't keep seeing vandalised yellow bikes all over Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...