Spandex Warrior on the Commute
02-01-13, 11:19 AM
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Spandex Warrior on the Commute
Pffft. Look at this guy commuting with his carbon wonderbike and pro kit! He even has the nerve to wear a rainbow jersey! Get some panniers and ditch the backpack, newb!
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02-01-13, 01:20 PM
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.. its from a UCI WorldTour TourDownUnder event. Are you just trying to be snarky and I missed the humor?
02-01-13, 01:22 PM
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02-01-13, 01:26 PM
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You could at least get the PeeWee Herman skin suit that's been making the rounds recently.
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that guy would be so much more comfortable commuting on a sensible upright "transportation" bike equipped with a brooks saddle. and whats with the ridiculous kids pajamas? is he too poor to afford normal clothing (e.g. merino underpants, woolen knickers, and a waxed-cotton jacket)?
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Bear in mind, "commute" is not an adjective, but a verb.
It doesn't describe a bike, it tells what you do with the bike.
Besides, that's Phillipe Gilbert. He earned those stripes as the current world champion, and he rides for Team BMC.
So yeah, he's on his way to work… as a bike racer.
It doesn't describe a bike, it tells what you do with the bike.
Besides, that's Phillipe Gilbert. He earned those stripes as the current world champion, and he rides for Team BMC.
So yeah, he's on his way to work… as a bike racer.
02-01-13, 03:29 PM
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All true tsi,
But still, I wonder why he's wearing a backpack. Bringing his clothes from his hotel to the team bus maybe?
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But still, I wonder why he's wearing a backpack. Bringing his clothes from his hotel to the team bus maybe?
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02-01-13, 03:42 PM
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I don't like it, not my style of bike or clothing... At least he is wearing a small backpack which I approve.
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Pffft. Look at this guy commuting with his carbon wonderbike and pro kit! He even has the nerve to wear a rainbow jersey! Get some panniers and ditch the backpack, newb!
103A7527.jpg by norbography, on Flickr
103A7527.jpg by norbography, on Flickr
02-02-13, 12:58 AM
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Sunglasses inside the helmet straps? C'mon, bro. Follow the rules.
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02-02-13, 01:07 AM
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Sunglasses inside the helmet straps? C'mon, bro. Follow the rules.
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Bear in mind, "commute" is not an adjective, but a verb.
It doesn't describe a bike, it tells what you do with the bike.
Besides, that's Phillipe Gilbert. He earned those stripes as the current world champion, and he rides for Team BMC.
So yeah, he's on his way to work… as a bike racer.
It doesn't describe a bike, it tells what you do with the bike.
Besides, that's Phillipe Gilbert. He earned those stripes as the current world champion, and he rides for Team BMC.
So yeah, he's on his way to work… as a bike racer.
02-02-13, 08:06 AM
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Myself, I wouldn't criticize anyone for what type of equipment they use or how they dress. If someone asks what to wear or what to use I will have my recommendations. True, he has not chosen the best type of equipment for commuting but as long as someone is riding or commuting that's all that counts for me. "Run what u brung"
02-02-13, 08:21 AM
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02-02-13, 08:29 AM
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I've commuted on my carbon road bike. It is definitely overkill, but my commuter bike was taken by my son and I wanted to ride in. And while Gilbert will wear white, I won't. Black shorts for me, and a t-shirt for commuting. It felt really fast, but my time was only a minute or two faster over the ten miles.
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The backpack is necessary. It's packed with ice and blood bags for the team bus. What's he supposed to do carry them in his jersey pockets?
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I'm so discouraged that I'm going to stop commuting on Monday...30+ years of commuting be damned! My eyes! My eyes!
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