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09-22-20, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Why do we care so much what others do?
So, for example, for the "why do some people insist on using handle bar bags that are at variance with my expectations?" thread, when provided with actual explanations, such as
(a) the scoffed-at mode provides additional mounting stability under rough off-road conditions
(b) the scoffed-at-mode mounts in a way that is less likely to damage carbon bars
the response is silent incomprehension.
That, put simply, is because the OP is trolling, and has no interest in an actual explanation. It is simply derision-signaling, which is some form of virtue-signaling, employed by one feeling the need to express conformity to what they (wrongly) perceive to be the dominant opinion.
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
When did other cyclists start this "waving" thing? At first I thought they were waving at me because of my dashing good looks. Then I realized those that wave were doing it at everyone. Strange.
09-22-20, 09:06 PM
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09-22-20, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
When did other cyclists start this "waving" thing? At first I thought they were waving at me because of my dashing good looks. Then I realized those that wave were doing it at everyone. Strange.
09-23-20, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
ikr? I try to bite my tongue, but whenever I see a "serious" road cyclist riding with locked arms extended, I want to yell "point those elbows!"
Sigh.
Sigh.
09-23-20, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bassmanbob
I tried riding with partially flexed elbows and developed cubital tunnel syndrome in my right arm. It’s an entrapment of the ulnar nerve, just distal to the elbow commonly caused my keeping your elbows flexed too long. Had I continued to ride like that, I’d be disabled to work at my job. I know flexed elbows is the standard “correct” position, but it’s not for me.
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Originally Posted by MinnMan
Definitely not everyone. I personally watched about a half a dozen videos from GCN and similar sources before I knew to whom I should and should not wave.
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Originally Posted by wgscott
That, put simply, is because the OP is trolling, and has no interest in an actual explanation. It is simply derision-signaling, which is some form of virtue-signaling, employed by one feeling the need to express conformity to what they (wrongly) perceive to be the dominant opinion.
09-23-20, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
Someone should start a "Someone explain this waving thing to me" thread. We haven't had a waving thread in a while.
09-23-20, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MinnMan
Definitely not everyone. I personally watched about a half a dozen videos from GCN and similar sources before I knew to whom I should and should not wave.
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