Re:We Need to Dream Bigger Than Bike Lanes
by Kim_Bruning on Wednesday October 23, 2019 @12:26PM
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I still prefer reverse-pedal brakes (terugtraprem).
Of course, even then, as a teenager I still managed to get myself into some interesting situations a couple of times. But never went over the handlebars :-P
Only if you are riding a bicycle completely unsuitable for commuting or general urban use; like a mountain bike or racing bicycle.
Commonly used bicycles in Denmark and the Netherlands look like this:
https://omidbikes.nl/wp-content/uploads/mat-zwart-7.jpg
Note the handlebars and upright rider position that basically prevent going over the handlebars during an emergency stop. That kind of accident just doesn't happen here.