What do you call yourselves?
10-30-10 | 03:27 AM
#28
Pedaled too far.
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 12,851
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From: La Petite Roche
An employee
Just don't call me late for breakfast.
Just don't call me late for breakfast.
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10-30-10 | 07:19 AM
#31
cyclepath
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,550
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
obsessed...I mean, when somebody asks how many bikes I have, I have to think about it!
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10-30-10 | 07:38 AM
#32
Living the Dream
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: DFW Metroplex
Bikes: 2015 AWOL Frameset with custom drivetrain, 20?? Windsor Tourist, 2010 Specialized Secteur
The local off-road bike club's forum calls their commuter section "Commie Forum"
I like it.
I've referred to by road bike with a rack as my "Commie bike" before. It got me some strange looks.
I like it.
I've referred to by road bike with a rack as my "Commie bike" before. It got me some strange looks.
10-30-10 | 02:35 PM
#35
Banned.
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,434
Likes: 277
From: Carlsbad, CA
Bikes: '09 Felt F55, '84 Masi Cran Criterium, (2)'86 Schwinn Pelotons, '86 Look Equippe Hinault, '09 Globe Live 3 (dogtaxi), '94 Greg Lemond, '99 GT Pulse Kinesis
No, I'm not a Mormon.
Nor have I gotten a DUI.
And I'm not drunk right now, (and yes, I understand I can still get a DUI for bicycling while under the influence.)
I'm just a biker.
(The skinny-tires kind.)
Nor have I gotten a DUI.
And I'm not drunk right now, (and yes, I understand I can still get a DUI for bicycling while under the influence.)
I'm just a biker.
(The skinny-tires kind.)
10-30-10 | 10:25 PM
#38
U-Lock Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Diamond Back Sorrento (Converted to commuter) and a fixed gear from unknown origins (the only thing I know about it is the saddle is Origin 8, everything else is a mystery.)
For a while I tried to explain that I enjoyed riding my bike, but most people didn't get it. Now I just say I got a DUI. It's much easier, and while it's not true and I get some funny looks, they stop asking. The conversation usually goes something like this.
"Why do you ride your bike to work?"
"I got a DUI."
"Oh..."
Then I ride away giggling as I watch my reputation fall into shambles. Good thing I don't need a reputation any more.
The other one I like to tell people is that a large gang of Latvian children car jacked me at sharpened candy cane point and insurance didn't pick up the tab, so now I'm stuck on this beautiful machine that saves me money, and makes my legs look like a sculpture from the middle ages carved them from marble. This is the one I tell to pretty girls. Then I offer to let them touch the hem of my jersey.
"Why do you ride your bike to work?"
"I got a DUI."
"Oh..."
Then I ride away giggling as I watch my reputation fall into shambles. Good thing I don't need a reputation any more.
The other one I like to tell people is that a large gang of Latvian children car jacked me at sharpened candy cane point and insurance didn't pick up the tab, so now I'm stuck on this beautiful machine that saves me money, and makes my legs look like a sculpture from the middle ages carved them from marble. This is the one I tell to pretty girls. Then I offer to let them touch the hem of my jersey.
11-01-10 | 10:17 AM
#43
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
From: Frankfurt am Main, Germany/Arlington, VA
Bikes: Surly Pugsley, Jamis Renegade, Kona Rove, Salsa Pistola, Raleigh M60, Raleigh Sport Touring Team USA
11-01-10 | 10:19 AM
#44
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,834
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: 05 Trek 5200, 07 Trek 520, 99 GT Karakoram, 08 Surly 1X1
