View Poll Results: People who don't ride/dress/groom like I do
Are misinformed fools.
8
28.57%
Just haven't had it explained properly.
9
32.14%
Are victims of a giant conspiracy.
4
14.29%
Have deep psychological flaws that keep them from seeing the one true way.
17
60.71%
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People who don't ride/dress/groom like I do
04-06-16, 11:55 AM
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Bicycling, especially Road Cycling:
In addition to the cyclist who wear Assos:
Cycling has gotten so expensive a hobby nowadays ---- that anyone doing it is considered to be a 'snob.' Considered wealthy. That only such type are financially able to do such a hobby. That be one reason why so many who are jealous of another who has (esp a high-valued) a road bike. Add why such bikes are stolen. The type of owners perceived as.
Add the perceived value of the bike.
In addition to the cyclist who wear Assos:
Cycling has gotten so expensive a hobby nowadays ---- that anyone doing it is considered to be a 'snob.' Considered wealthy. That only such type are financially able to do such a hobby. That be one reason why so many who are jealous of another who has (esp a high-valued) a road bike. Add why such bikes are stolen. The type of owners perceived as.
Add the perceived value of the bike.
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04-06-16, 12:24 PM
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This is all-too-true. Especially, now-a-days. The man is the master of the bicycle.., not the other way around.
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04-06-16, 12:58 PM
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there's plenty of decent quality, sub-$400 used bikes around...add the tools, pump, helmet, shoes, etc etc and you can easily be in the sport for well under $750.
that's not exactly a bank-breaker for most people that want to have a hobby.
if you want a cheap sport, be a runner.
04-06-16, 02:27 PM
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I’m getting old and forgetful; people should simply be glad that I still remember to put some manner of pants on before I go out riding. 
04-06-16, 02:56 PM
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What? You mean not everyone rides/dresses/grooms the way I do?
04-06-16, 03:15 PM
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That's too funny, because I came to the same basic conclusion and wear gray or black fatigue pants and a gray sweatshirt or t-shirt pretty much all the time. It is my "work uniform," my shopping outfit, my travel attire ... I never need to worry about what to wear or what clothes to buy or pack.
That daily showering though ... that is an intriguing idea.
That daily showering though ... that is an intriguing idea.
04-06-16, 03:17 PM
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04-06-16, 03:20 PM
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total baloney. cycling is only expensive as you want it to be.
there's plenty of decent quality, sub-$400 used bikes around...add the tools, pump, helmet, shoes, etc etc and you can easily be in the sport for well under $750.
that's not exactly a bank-breaker for most people that want to have a hobby.
if you want a cheap sport, be a runner.
there's plenty of decent quality, sub-$400 used bikes around...add the tools, pump, helmet, shoes, etc etc and you can easily be in the sport for well under $750.
that's not exactly a bank-breaker for most people that want to have a hobby.
if you want a cheap sport, be a runner.
04-06-16, 03:54 PM
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Nice Foo thread.
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04-06-16, 04:25 PM
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I read somewhere that Anarchists at the Spanish Civil War wore always blue mechanics overalls and considered other clothing as bourgeois.
04-06-16, 10:50 PM
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04-06-16, 10:53 PM
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This isn't YAHOO!
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04-07-16, 04:17 AM
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I chose item #2 , "Just haven't had it explained properly."
I was once asked about my fashion philosophy, and my reply was "utilitarian, but appropriate"...works well for me, and makes getting dressed a challenge.
I was once asked about my fashion philosophy, and my reply was "utilitarian, but appropriate"...works well for me, and makes getting dressed a challenge.
04-07-16, 10:26 AM
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