YES, I CAN'T READ but...
02-20-07, 04:06 AM
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YES, I CAN'T READ but...
OK, I'm really quite ashamed of myself here, but figured it'd make for some discussion...
Until today I thought that Colnago was actually spelled Conlgano. Only when I looked through the BF's best looking bikes thread and stared at
did I realize the wrongness of my ways.
But as I was amazed by my literacy (or lack thereof), I did (and still do) think that Colgano sounds cooler than Colnago.
Anyone with me on this one?
Yeah, yeah, flame suit is on.
Until today I thought that Colnago was actually spelled Conlgano. Only when I looked through the BF's best looking bikes thread and stared at
did I realize the wrongness of my ways.
But as I was amazed by my literacy (or lack thereof), I did (and still do) think that Colgano sounds cooler than Colnago.
Anyone with me on this one?
Yeah, yeah, flame suit is on.
02-20-07, 04:46 AM
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All I know is that my head hurts now after reading that. Glad you added the picture though, that is helping. Nice bike!
02-20-07, 05:17 AM
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I think I pronounce 90% of all things bike related wrong. Bianchi, pronounced it biachee for years. Not sure why and no one every corrected me on it.
Nice bike though.
Nice bike though.
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02-20-07, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rha600
All I know is that my head hurts now after reading that.
02-20-07, 05:36 AM
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It's easy to remember if you just pronounce it "uh-glee." 
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02-20-07, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
It's easy to remember if you just pronounce it "uh-glee."
I have a friend that alway calls his recumbent his "redundant". At his age (60) ....nobody will even think about correcting him! He just goes out and enjoys his bike!
02-20-07, 07:44 AM
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Here's a site if you want to know how Colnago is pronounced (and a few other Italian brands).
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
02-20-07, 07:50 AM
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I met a guy once who really loved his Maverick rims.
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Does that say "Extreme Power" or Extreme Poseur" on the top tube near the seat tube?
02-20-07, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mecheng
. . .was actually spelled Conlgano. . .
But as I was amazed by my literacy (or lack thereof), I did (and still do) think that Colgano . . .
But as I was amazed by my literacy (or lack thereof), I did (and still do) think that Colgano . . .
still can't decide how its spelled huh?
FWIW: im sure i pronounce a bunch of things wrong.
02-20-07, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by iab
Here's a site if you want to know how Colnago is pronounced (and a few other Italian brands).
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
02-20-07, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Namenda
Does that mean "one who speaks five languages"?
02-20-07, 08:13 AM
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So HTH do you pronounce "celeste"?
02-20-07, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by iab
Here's a site if you want to know how Colnago is pronounced (and a few other Italian brands).
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
https://www.mappel.de/sound/
02-20-07, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rollin
didn't hear "pinney"
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02-20-07, 08:50 AM
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We should start a thread: 'confessions of experienced riders"
I'll start
I've been riding for 20 years, but only about 3 years ago i found out that riders where helmet or cap visors to keep rain of their glasses!
Only about 1 year ago I found out what "Flite Deck" is
I'll start
I've been riding for 20 years, but only about 3 years ago i found out that riders where helmet or cap visors to keep rain of their glasses!
Only about 1 year ago I found out what "Flite Deck" is
