Does your bike have a name?
09-25-11 | 04:32 PM
#6
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From: South Yorkshire, England.
Bikes: Colnago CX-1 Record 11sp. Carbon Epic expert 29er, Claud Butler Dalesman. Proflex X-px Works, Cougar 653. KHS Montana Pro, Hercules Alassio. Ammoco Monte Carlo F/SS. Corratec Superbow Fun 29er. Claud Butler Midas. Kenisis T2. Peugeot Perthus.
They all have names. They're down at the bottom of the page.
09-25-11 | 04:43 PM
#8
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From: Texas
Bikes: Specialized Camber Elite 29er
Nope. Neither of them. Never felt the need to name something that wouldn't come when I call it.
And yes, my cat does come when I call it. Although I generally have to add the word "food".
And yes, my cat does come when I call it. Although I generally have to add the word "food".
09-25-11 | 04:53 PM
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From: N Central Illinois
Bikes: 12 Bianchi Oltre VDCM,11 Bianchi Cavaria, 13 Bianchi Cavaria,12 Bianchi infinito, couple vintage Bianchi's and a 1980 alan super record
My bike has a socially unacceptable name that would cause a great uproar within the community of cyclists most likely causing me to be banned...............
09-25-11 | 05:08 PM
#11
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From: Indianapolis
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1500; 2006 Gary Fisher Marlin; 2011 Cannondale Synapse Alloy 105; 2012 Catrike Trail
No. I don't name inanimate possessions. I'm not saying others shouldn't, just that I don't see the point myself.
09-25-11 | 08:07 PM
#15
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Bikes: 2010 Trek FX 7.5, 2011 Trek 2.1
My first bike was a comfort bike, named Bullwinkle. My 7.5 is Rocky and my 2.1 is Johnny 5. My wife called her comfort bike Stella, her 7.3 Louisville. Her current 7.5 is Red, road bike is just Ruby (Specialized Ruby) and her mountain bike Excalibur (X-Cal). Bullwinkle, Stella and Louisville have moved on.
09-25-11 | 08:27 PM
#16
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
I always name things. The name of my chess set is Ben...
Nishiki Sebring - Satori
Trek 75.FX - Pope Paul
Giant Innova - Karma
* Raleigh Grand Prix - Samsara
* New
PS.
My next bike will be called ," Zen "..
- Slim
Nishiki Sebring - Satori
Trek 75.FX - Pope Paul
Giant Innova - Karma
* Raleigh Grand Prix - Samsara
* New
PS.
My next bike will be called ," Zen "..
- Slim
09-25-11 | 08:57 PM
#17
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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
since I don't have duplicate brands they just go by the brand name.
09-25-11 | 10:46 PM
#18
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From: MPLS
Bikes: Yes
I generally don't name things. I suppose whenever I make a polo bike that actually fits me I might be tempted to name it, though I haven't even decided what frame I'll be using yet. If I actually do name it, then I suppose it wouldn't be unlikely for my Trek, Centurion, and GT to get names also.
09-26-11 | 05:41 AM
#20
Zip tie Karen
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
Each bike has the same name when I ride it, "My Favorite"
and
"don't tell the others I called you that..."
and
"don't tell the others I called you that..."
09-26-11 | 10:18 AM
#22
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From: Burlington ON, Canada
Bikes: 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp 105 Double
I never attach names to inanimate objects...sorry to say, bikes ARE inanimate objects . I do not wish to start a flame war (and I don't know why this subject always does) but, attaching human characteristics or traits to a machine (ie: names, or souls....anthropomorphism...) is IMHO anyway, stupid. I know folks will disagree and, to each his or her own, but I do not subscribe to such silliness.
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09-26-11 | 10:28 AM
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Mine are all named according to their color.
Currently in the lineup:
Blue Thunder - Pinarello
Grey Goose - Mongoose
Black Beauty - KHS
Black Baron - Baron Triton
Green Lantern - Trek
Blue Bomber - Western Flyer
Then there's one I haven't figured out what color it will wind up. It's got some factory orange on it but it's been repainted with a metallic magenta. Will likely strip and repaint again in red and then it will be dubbed:
Red Rocker!
Currently in the lineup:
Blue Thunder - Pinarello
Grey Goose - Mongoose
Black Beauty - KHS
Black Baron - Baron Triton
Green Lantern - Trek
Blue Bomber - Western Flyer
Then there's one I haven't figured out what color it will wind up. It's got some factory orange on it but it's been repainted with a metallic magenta. Will likely strip and repaint again in red and then it will be dubbed:
Red Rocker!
09-26-11 | 11:59 AM
#24
The Mississippi Flash
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From: Mantachie MS
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock MB
09-26-11 | 12:06 PM
#25
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From: Long Beach, Ca.
Bikes: Raleigh Sojourn, '67 Raleigh Super Course, old Gary Fisher Mamba, and a generic Chinese folder
I never attach names to inanimate objects...sorry to say, bikes ARE inanimate objects . I do not wish to start a flame war (and I don't know why this subject always does) but, attaching human characteristics or traits to a machine (ie: names, or souls....anthropomorphism...) is IMHO anyway, stupid. I know folks will disagree and, to each his or her own, but I do not subscribe to such silliness.