2006-09-08 18:37:26 · 12 answers · asked by ojeda o 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
As far as the legality issue is concerned, it really depends on where you live. That said, it is not a safe practice. I did it in my younger years and luckily never crashed, but as I look back on that, the bike was a bear to control and I also worried about sudden component failure (wheels, frame, handlebars, etc.). The point that we are all making here is, DON"T DO IT unless it is a tandem.
2006-09-11 14:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not illegal, provided both operator and passenger have a seat attached to bike. Bike need not be built for two. Passenger accomodations may be added to solo bike. For instance, adding a child seat (properly equipped) is legal.
2006-09-09 03:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Igor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not on my tandem. It's not a good idea on a single. The extra weight changes the handling of the bike and makes it unsafe. Besides, one person has to do all the work and that's no fun.
2006-09-12 04:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by frieburger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not illegal..If it is a bicycle made for two..
2006-09-08 18:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not illegal, may be fun but not a safe idea.
Teach the second person to ride the bike . . . it will be more fun for him / her.
2006-09-09 02:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by OnThe36th 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is because the back rim cannot support that much weight before failing and that rim can be expensive to replace ($ 230 and up). That's why it shouldn't be done.
2006-09-09 03:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get a ticket for it in most states. Common sense.
2006-09-09 04:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nowadays, probably...
when i was a kid, we used to "tote" another kid on our bikes all the time...he/she would either sit sidesaddle on the frame between the seat and the handlebars, or on the handlebars themselves...
2006-09-08 18:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by old timer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if the bike is built for two
2006-09-08 18:43:20 · answer #9 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and it's also a very bad idea, unless you have a tandem bike.
2006-09-08 18:42:41 · answer #10 · answered by kelleygaither2000 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋