Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
I personally was offended by the commercial specifically because it continues to spread that notion among the general public that bicycles are nothing but dumb toys to be used only by children and those fallen upon hard times, and really only to be enjoyed by children. And when bicycles are viewed that way by the general public, I think that also is partially responsible for the lack of respect we cyclists get on the roads.
I really think it depends on the area/city. New York, Portland and other places where lots of people ride probably don't exhibit this as much. And as far as commercial are considered: yeah, most are pretty dumb, shooting for the lowest common denominator to sell their warez to the most gullible people.