Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 1:09:11 PM UTC-4, bob prohaska wrote:

Wouldn't a ballasted swagger stick be more useful? At least it
allows multiple defensive attempts.


Others pointed out that's likely to throw the rider off balance,
perhaps get in the spokes and cause a crash, and is unlikely to deter
the dog because of limited range.


For the case of a solo rider, I agree entirely.

In the context of a tandem, I'd think the stoker would have considerably
more latitude for distraction. Never having _been_ a stoker on a tandem,
my comments are entirely speculative.....

bob prohaska