I guess this is my forum...
12-10-13 | 08:35 AM
#26
Dirty Schwinn-Lover
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Lexington, SC
Bikes: '11 & '13 Schwinn Racers, Takara (Kent) Kabuto, '11 Gary Fisher (Trek) Marlin SS 29er, Schwinn Sanctuary Cruiser, '11 Schwinn Sid, Firmstrong Chief 3-spd, '10 Schwinn Corvette
Yep, I think you hit the nail on the head about the elitism that comes with labeling. I spent most of my time on the Commuter forum, but sometimes it gets too snobby in there, as well. I find myself drifting over to this forum more and more. It doesn't really matter where you go, snobbery abounds on the internet due to anonymity. I'm just as happy being labeled a "General Cyclist" or "Recreational Rider" as anything else, but would prefer the title "Guy who loves bikes". 
12-10-13 | 08:39 AM
#27
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Hogosha Sekai
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: STS
Bikes: Leader 725, Centurion Turbo, Scwhinn Peloton, Schwinn Premis, GT Tequesta, Bridgestone CB-2,72' Centurion Lemans, 72 Raleigh Competition
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12-10-13 | 01:38 PM
#29
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From: Oakville Ontario
Over 50 -Check
Over 200 lb -Check
Bike mechanic -Check
Own and ride a fixie - Check
Own and ride a recumbent-check
Own and ride a couple of C&V bikes-Check
I think I can find a few places to fit in.
Over 200 lb -Check
Bike mechanic -Check
Own and ride a fixie - Check
Own and ride a recumbent-check
Own and ride a couple of C&V bikes-Check
I think I can find a few places to fit in.
12-10-13 | 01:42 PM
#30
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From: Oakville Ontario
Maybe you're safe if you don't capitalize the first letter? have to check with the trademark lawyers.
12-10-13 | 01:50 PM
#31
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From: Oakville Ontario
Forgot to mention, also own and ride a tandem and a cargo bike.
12-10-13 | 02:04 PM
#32
Lucille
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 489
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From: Texas
But to me there is a difference between disagreement even if witty or if it has a bit o' the devil in it, and plain mean snark. It is hard to respond to snark. Maybe we need a snark alert icon.
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12-11-13 | 03:05 PM
#35
Senior Cyclist
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Mount Albert, Ontario
Bikes: 1990 Norco Bushpilot shopping bike, 1988 Fiori Italia, 1990 Fiori Firenze)
12-12-13 | 12:46 PM
#36
xtrajack
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
I usually play in the commuting, winter, utility, and the car free sub forums. Sometimes I lurk in P&R, I am not well enough informed to play there, so I just lurk there.
12-12-13 | 06:36 PM
#37
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From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
They don't check membership cards upon entry of any of the forums except Titanium and P&R. And trollheim.
Believe it or not, the 41 is way more relaxed than it used to be. The elitists tend to spend more time on the 33.
There was was a savage thread on the Touring forum not too long ago where some guy panicked outside Colorado Springs and was virtually left for dead.
But really, this place is pretty tame compared to days gone by.
Believe it or not, the 41 is way more relaxed than it used to be. The elitists tend to spend more time on the 33.
There was was a savage thread on the Touring forum not too long ago where some guy panicked outside Colorado Springs and was virtually left for dead.
But really, this place is pretty tame compared to days gone by.
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