Fastfingaz

you haven't angered anybody,,,, just keep doing what you do ,, the way I handle life is the same way I handle the dance floor when I get out there I say to myself ,, self,, nobody here is looking at me ! and nobody here cares how I'm dancing , no matter how stupid I look , just go out there and shake your arse,,,everything is good

Cyclosaurus

Above are the 5 most "angry" posts in this entire thread (the last being very passive aggressive). And they're all yours.

I'm not sure if you caught on here, but the subject of being cool and roadie "attitude" are essentially ongoing conversations here at BF. So while you provided an OP, you are also seeing what amounts to a continuation of the same conversation among regulars here. I didn't see any hostile posts, but there is also a common theme of mocking the whole idea of trying to be cool and the common perception that "roadies are snobs who snub non-roadies". Seemed like people were having fun with that. Your OP wasn't exactly serious, but it still felt as if both "being cool" and how roadies treat you mattered to you at least a little. I saw some people having a little fun with that, but nothing mean-spirited. And you did double-down on your own seriousness when you continued to bring up "cliques and prejudice". Also going after FBinNY who I would regard as a role model BF member seemed pretty unprovoked.

FBinNY 

I'm not sure he went after me, except when I stood up for Machka who IMO is much friendlier than I am. In any case, I live by my signature line and don't get offended. I simply avoid people that do.

ricebowl

My crane bell gets mixed results but I'm stuck with it now since resale is crap and it looks so darn nice.

Cyclosaurus

True enough, Machka is nicer than you.

FBinNY 

Would I lie?

Cyclosaurus

Well, growing up in Massachusetts, I have an innate distrust of New Yorkers, but in your case...I guess not

caloso

I am a roadie. I think it's peachy that you have a bell on your bike.

DBrown9383

You've GOT to be joking?

Cyclosaurus

Make that 6 posts, lol

FBOATSB

Road Cyclists are in general highly competitive athletes, and can be a bit rough in their humor. Sarcasm and insults can and do occur, so you're going to need a bit of a thick skin in here. They aren't meant in malice (generally). It's just their aggressive, cutting humor, often with a razors edge. Think of them as an athletic versions of George Carlin, Billy Connolly, or Chris Rock. Just like riding with a new group of cyclists, it may be a good idea to sit in the back, to get a feel for the group, before you jump into the thick of things.

Now that you've been warned about the average road cyclist, enjoy the fun, grab the gems of information here, and always remember to keep a good hold on your sense of humor. They might yell at you from time to time, but they really do generally mean it to be constructive. If you see a bit of bantering back and forth between members, it's their way of hashing out differing opinions and is usually settled with a cyber handshake.

Sir, this is an excerpt from this sticky: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ered-here.html Please calm down and read this

DBrown9383

Look, this obviously isn't my disco and I stepped on some toes on the dance floor. I apologize to everyone and I apologize if the apology is seen as being passive-aggressive. It's not meant to be. I find the cycling environment exciting and fascinating and want to be a part of it but maybe I should sit on the sidelines for awhile as I'm obviously not being welcomed with open arms for what I've been posting. It can be a tough crowd here. Have any of you considered that the tone in here can be a little aggressive and not really newbie friendly? Just another observation that I will probably regret not keeping to myself

DBrown9383

LOL.. hey, as long as you're having fun, that's all that matters.. I think I have about 200 posts here now. You could go through all of them looking for ammunition if you're bored, or maybe you enjoy that sort of thing?.. Just an observation.

FBinNY 

Guys, let's just call it quits here. The OP can feel the way he does, (right, wrong or otherwise), and the rest of us can chalk it up to miscommunication. I for one disagree with the notion that roadies are much different from everyone else, but it's not an issue to me either way.

As for cool factor, who knows what cool factor really is. When I came into the sport half a century ago, cycling wasn't cool by any measure, and cyclists tended to be those that didn't fit in with either the in crowd or the outsiders, and simply didn't care. In a perverse way we found being uncool cooler than trying to fit in. But that's changed now that cycling is trendy and attracts a different type of person.

In any case, fighting over who's wrong or has bad attitude is totally unproductive, and never goes anywhere because it's ALWAYS the other guy's fault.

wphamilton

I've been looking for some time for a decent electronic bell, seriously. I want one which not only sounds exactly like a bicycle bell, but also has a recording of "passing on your left", and maybe a clown horn, with adjustable volume. But all that I've found was either disposable junk or else overpriced by multiples. I don't think it exists yet.

I have a walmart-special bell on my drop-bars, and it doesn't look "cool" even to me but I like it. I think I'll order one of those little brass bells though. Those do look cool.

DBrown9383

Thanks for not jumping on the pigpile. It shows character.

Fastfingaz

I'm really not sure but I think I saw an electric Horn with at least 6-8 different sounds at,,, Chubby's Cruisers,, check them out

DBrown9383

Thanks, I'd like to start over here.. "Hi, my name is DBrown and I bought a bicycle and am loving it and want to learn more about cycling as a sport, a way to better fitness and happiness, please bear with me as I'm apt to make a few mistakes on this journey that will hopefully last a lifetime"

FBinNY 

Welcome to the forum. To prevent misunderstanding, please consider using an emoticon when posting ironic or sarcastic comments. Once we get to know you we'll be better able to read between the lines and you can forgo that.

Fastfingaz

Sounds good to me,,,, welcome to here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

DBrown9383

Phew; I'm glad that's over with. I did send a PM to Machka with an apology

Cyclosaurus

As a slightly techno-overkill solution, I've toyed with the idea of getting one of those bluetooth speakers made to mount on the bike, and then using my cell phone with a sound board app. Then I would just tap the screen to make whatever custom sounds I choose.

Trevtassie

want

Machka 

+1

DBrown9383

Well, I learned a lesson