Do you look slow? I look slow.
09-17-14 | 02:01 AM
#26
contiuniously variable
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity
My bike is not built for speed, but people seem surprised when i beat them across the intersection. Some intersections are crap for doing anything but a crawl across, usually on a hill going up. but, it's never a contest for me. Sure, if i see someone acting a fool i wanna grow some distance so their foolishness does not end up involving me, but its never a contest.
Look fast? not really... but how fast am i supposed to look on a 36 lb bike and me at 230 with a hub drive that uses friction molecule fluid and drive ratios that favor climbing and hauling vs speed speed and more speed?
- Andy
Look fast? not really... but how fast am i supposed to look on a 36 lb bike and me at 230 with a hub drive that uses friction molecule fluid and drive ratios that favor climbing and hauling vs speed speed and more speed?
- Andy
09-17-14 | 06:57 AM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
I am my own competition in every way.
09-17-14 | 09:06 AM
#29
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Queens, NY
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT
I'm about medium speed and look about medium speed. Oddly enough that means everyone shoals me. I don't mind if it's a roadie who's going to tear-ass as soon as the light turns green or the surprisingly quick commuter riding in sandals keeping a good pace. But, those Citibikers need to stay out of the way.
09-17-14 | 09:32 AM
#32
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From: Lancaster, PA, USA
Bikes: 2012 Trek Allant, 2016 Bianchi Volpe Disc
There was only one time I was passed at a red light. He was in spandex and riding a fancy carbon bike. I was in pants and a t-shirt and riding my loaded-up commuter bike. We were about to head up a hill.
He won.
He won.
09-17-14 | 09:39 AM
#34
genec
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: West Coast
Bikes: custom built, sannino, beachbike, giant trance x2
This happens to me all the time. Sometimes I'm cruising at 21-22 mph and another cyclist will sprint to pass me then gas right after and slow down so I'm playing leap frog with him. Triathletes training on the weekends tend to shoal at red lights when they see me as well and are surprised when they look back I'm on their tail coasting.
It doesn't bother me anymore though, it comes with the territory. It doesn't help that I look like a hipster kid. I guess it's good that I'm closing in on 30 but people think I'm 17.
It doesn't bother me anymore though, it comes with the territory. It doesn't help that I look like a hipster kid. I guess it's good that I'm closing in on 30 but people think I'm 17.
09-17-14 | 09:41 AM
#35
genec
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From: West Coast
Bikes: custom built, sannino, beachbike, giant trance x2
09-17-14 | 09:43 AM
#36
Tractorlegs
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,185
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From: El Paso, TX
Bikes: Schwinn Meridian Single-Speed Tricycle
09-19-14 | 01:02 PM
#38
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Austin, TX
Bikes: Motobecane
Move to Austin. There are so few cyclists, it's refreshing to see someone else. Shoal me all you want - more power to you. If I'm faster I just pass them, no reason to ride up on their rear.
09-19-14 | 01:18 PM
#39
Been Around Awhile
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From: Burlington Iowa
Bikes: Vaterland and Ragazzi
WTF is "shoal" about?
Actually, WTF is the entire thread about, anything about bike commuting?
Actually, WTF is the entire thread about, anything about bike commuting?
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