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striking up a conversation
Originally Posted by Chombi1
(Post 19585828)
Mehhh....
There's nothing exactly correct when it comes to bikes as even the manufacturer will change equipment specs on a bike within a model year run, because of changing supply conditions. We all seen that fine print in most catalogues that say "Specifications subject to change without notice"...... As also noted, maybe the guy wasn't trying to be nasty, but just trying to start a conversation about your bike. His style might irk a few people, but I can see it as possibly a segue into something eventually constructive, through exchange of information between you two. In truth was wondering how long it would take for someone to recognize and comment on the use of Frenchie stuff on a Masi.) I hear you about the not trying to be nasty thing. That's why I responded the way I did. I showed acknowledgement of his observation and then adding aren't they beautiful to keep the conversation going. Didn't work. I'm 60 years old now heard my share of criticism's both constructive and otherwise. I thought he was being an A..H..L Thereby my post here today. Hopefully we all can learn something. Ill try to be a little more tolerant in the future. Thanks for the alternate view |
Tell me what you really think
Originally Posted by mtnbke
(Post 19585886)
He was right.
You're just whining. Man up. Develop some thicker skin. You don't need to be validated by every damn person on the planet. Posting about it here makes me think he should have said, "wrong wheelset for that bike." Then slapped you. You would have become indignant and ask if he just assaulted you for having the wrong wheelset on yo' bike. At that point he would have explained your bike was beautiful, and that no he didn't smack you for having the wrong wheelset. He would then share that he smacked you for being a total ninny to the point that later you'd go whining on bike forums about all of this. At which point any reasonable person would agree: 1. Wrong wheels 2. Yes, you had it coming |
Originally Posted by repechage
(Post 19585884)
When you play with the big boys, you need the right shoes.
Forgiveness can be asked as Martano rims are scarce, but Campagnolo Record hubs… well.. they are expected. |
Originally Posted by JSCAVU
(Post 19585919)
Wow, that's just what I was trolling for another ******* to aviod
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I think it was more of a poor way to start a conversation, as in, I know old stuff too but I brought my new bike and can't show you moment. Or, in case you didn't know I am trying to help you before someone from CR walks by and laughs at you! Or it could be he wanted to show you he knows more that you. In the end I think he just wanted to share that he knew something about your bike but it came out fudged up. Your response was on point.
So let's see a pic so we can look for other stuff on it that may not be right. HAHAHA! |
One of the things I've developed over the years is a finally honed sense of not giving a crap what people who have no bearing on my life think. And when it comes to bikes, if it works, it's good to ride.
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Originally Posted by repechage
(Post 19585884)
Forgiveness can be asked as Martano rims are scarce, but Campagnolo Record hubs… well.. they are expected. Top |
You replied to the guy in a pleasant manner, he is the one that left mumbling about who knows what. Let it go as you didn't reply in kind, and its fairly clear that he had no interest in a conversation by his actions when he turned away. As said, life is too short to allow his kind interfere with enjoying the outing and your bike.
My standard reply when someone like this guy is to tell them its my bike, I paid for it with my salary, and built it with my hands. When you sign my paycheck, pay for everything you see here, and show me that you own it free and clear, they can do and say anything you want with the bike. If any of this presents a problem they can suck eggs, or other things at their own choosing. You have a really nice bike there, don't let a small minded individual upset you. Bill |
Originally Posted by 3alarmer
(Post 19585928)
.. [MENTION=160550]mtnbke[/MENTION] is not to be avoided. He is to be savored, like a fine wine that has gone slightly sour.:)
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Originally Posted by JSCAVU
(Post 19585833)
I tried to post the pics and got nowhere. Token errors and such. I responded to the Administrator but any help would be appreciated
So the easiest way to do this is if you use a hosting site to store your photos, and then link to them in your post. I use Flickr myself because it's free and just seems to work for me. Once you have photos archived on Flickr, simply navigate to the original image and right click on it. Select Copy Image Address. Go to your thread and click on the icon for Insert Image (It is a yellow square with a graphic of a mountain and a little sun on the second row of the tools.) Paste the Image Address into the pop up window and tell it OK. You're in business. Once you've mastered this, you are officially an old hand in BF and it's your turn to regale us with photos and wisdom that half of us will love and the other half will immediately correct! (Seriously, this is a great group. Welcome!) |
Originally Posted by speedy25
(Post 19585807)
Most people who DO know you have the "wrong wheels" also suffer in their social skills.
Some of the greatest connoisseurs of boutique and vintage guitars have never been in a band. There's a lot of ways of opening up a conversation- sometimes I'm not so good at it. Most of the bikes I have have been bought as mostly stock. I've changed almost everything around on most everything. Oh well. |
You didn't pretend your bike was a museum piece. The guy may have been right about "correctness", but if your bike is correct to you, that's all that matters.
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Originally Posted by bear_a_bug
(Post 19585956)
I can't help but enjoy a good mtnbike thread.
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I fart in the general direction of your improperly kitted bicycle!
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
(Post 19585928)
.. [MENTION=160550]mtnbke[/MENTION] is not to be avoided. He is to be savored, like a fine wine that has gone slightly sour.:)
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Never trust anyone who doesn't like a Varsity is my motto. The glee in putting these bikes down is telling.
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Originally Posted by Schwinn me
(Post 19586096)
Never trust anyone who doesn't like a Varsity is my motto.
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Originally Posted by Schwinn me
(Post 19586096)
Never trust anyone who doesn't like a Varsity is my motto. The glee in putting these bikes down is telling.
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Isyourspacebarbroken?
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Originally Posted by Kilroy1988
(Post 19586147)
This thread has nothing to do with Schwinns. What are you talking about?
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If that happened to me, I hope I would have the wits to say something like, yeah, I brought the wheels along to see if people passed the test. Well, there are wittier things than that, but I can't think of them.
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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 19586172)
If that happened to me, I hope I would have the wits to say something like, yeah, I brought the wheels along to see if people passed the test. Well, there are wittier things than that, but I can't think of them.
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I see our resident "schoolyard bully" has shown up to offer his opinion.
OP: I wouldn't worry about a thing. After all, whatever wheelset it's wearing, you're the one riding a 1975 Masi Gran Criterium :) DD |
Speaking of bike snobs, if you haven't been reading bikesnobnyc, take a look. He's a lot of fun. He skewers all aspects of bike culture.
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 19586184)
I left my other set of wheels at your Mom's house.
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