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@Skülly
edscoble, am I right in thinking you're 'hearing-imapired'? Is it perhaps possible that because loud bikes are audible to you that you think they're unacceptable, or something? Or that these noises may sound worse to you because you don't hear so much of the more subtle hum of the city that never ever stops.
(Not trying to be rude, a serious question.)
I personally think if you don't like noise (there's a piece in Guardian yesterday about how noise can cause stress and shit) you're probably not that wierd. But we live in the world's greatest city, its a noisy place. I think if I need proper peace and quiet one day, I'm gonna have to move to the Yorkshire Moors or the Western Isles and grow my own veg and meditate, and perfect my yoghurt weaving techniques.
I sometimes get a bit upset by choppers and sirens. Motorbikes and peds can be annoying when they're being revved stoopidly, I agree with you on this.