Cool is not what you wear or own. A nerd with cool clothes is still a nerd.
I just got back from riding on my cruiser bike wearing orange vest. Met lots of roadies, a number of whom waved, and the cute gal at the back of one group even said "Hi!". It's just that Fonzie touch that does it.
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"be careful this rando stuff is addictive and dan's the 'pusher'."