In article .com>, wrote:
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> Brent P wrote:
>> In article >, Arif Khokar wrote:
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>> > I've always wondered if it was feasible to tie a long wooden broom
>> > handle to a bike such that it extends 18 inches or more to the left.
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>> I too have desired having some sort of stick off to the left.
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> Make it a break-away balsa wood stick, for your safety.

That is why I haven't done it. Even a break away could knock me off
balance or hit me as it broke away. If on the handlebars it's likely to
become a steering input.