Originally Posted by pinkrobe
I always come back with, "Great! I can put you on a nice singlespeed for about $400. It will even have fenders!"
I guess their patronizing tone is a little hard to convey on the internets. I'm happy to help out anyone who shows a genuine interest.
I do have one friend who recently started commuting again. Her car is barely hobbling along, and she went all out and bought a freakin'
Heron. I doubt my influence had much to do with it but I'm very happy for her.