What I've learned from Bike Forums ...
07-10-06, 05:36 PM
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What I've learned from Bike Forums ...
Well, I am pretty new here. There sure is a lot to take in. So far, I've learned that ...
1. Steel is:
real
obsolete
for Clydesdales.
2. My (fill in name of Bicycle manufacturer here):
sucks
is made in Taiwan and therefore a piece of overpriced crap
is made in Taiwan and therefore an incredible value/
way better than those expensive European brands with names that end in vowels
3. I know that my bike is better than more expensive Italian ones because:
it's what Lance rides
1. Steel is:
real
obsolete
for Clydesdales.
2. My (fill in name of Bicycle manufacturer here):
sucks
is made in Taiwan and therefore a piece of overpriced crap
is made in Taiwan and therefore an incredible value/
way better than those expensive European brands with names that end in vowels
3. I know that my bike is better than more expensive Italian ones because:
it's what Lance rides
07-10-06, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by functus
Well, I am pretty new here. There sure is a lot to take in. So far, I've learned that ...
1. Steel is:
real
obsolete
for Clydesdales.
2. My (fill in name of Bicycle manufacturer here):
sucks
is made in Taiwan and therefore a piece of overpriced crap
is made in Taiwan and therefore an incredible value/
way better than those expensive European brands with names that end in vowels
3. I know that my bike is better than more expensive Italian ones because:
it's what Lance rides
1. Steel is:
real
obsolete
for Clydesdales.
2. My (fill in name of Bicycle manufacturer here):
sucks
is made in Taiwan and therefore a piece of overpriced crap
is made in Taiwan and therefore an incredible value/
way better than those expensive European brands with names that end in vowels
3. I know that my bike is better than more expensive Italian ones because:
it's what Lance rides
07-10-06, 05:56 PM
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Pluheeeze.
Nobody ever says their bike sucks. They say it's the best bike they have ever owned and that you should buy one because it's fabulous. Nobody ever says "This was a stupid purchase and I just wasted my money on a fad bike that I got talked into by someone on Bikeforums that said "This is the best bike I have ever owned, and you should get one too because it's fabulous."".
Nobody ever says their bike sucks. They say it's the best bike they have ever owned and that you should buy one because it's fabulous. Nobody ever says "This was a stupid purchase and I just wasted my money on a fad bike that I got talked into by someone on Bikeforums that said "This is the best bike I have ever owned, and you should get one too because it's fabulous."".
07-10-06, 07:19 PM
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I bought a 4 year old NOS steel frame because the price was right and its a good frame, but what I really wanted was a C-50 which I consider to be the real ****e. I doubt I'll ever have a C-50.
07-10-06, 07:58 PM
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Things I've learned on Bikeforums:
1. Places to eat a lot for less than $2 in NYC.
2. Brooks saddles.
3. Banana bread recipes.
That's about it.
1. Places to eat a lot for less than $2 in NYC.
2. Brooks saddles.
3. Banana bread recipes.
That's about it.
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07-10-06, 08:12 PM
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I've learned that people who ask for other people's opinions don't always want them.
07-10-06, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by EventServices
I've learned that people who ask for other people's opinions don't always want them.
DrPete
07-10-06, 08:29 PM
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I've learned that the public school systems around the world have a lot of work to do in the spelling and grammar departments.
07-10-06, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RiPHRaPH
I've learned that the public school systems around the world have a lot of work to do in the spelling and grammar departments.
07-10-06, 08:44 PM
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What I've learned from Bike Forums ... is that asking for advice as to gruppo brand choice is akin to attempting to solve the Great Schisim.
07-10-06, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cat5tattoo
I've learned some people think you should do a spelling & grammer check before posting.
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07-10-06, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Why? You're the one who spelled grammar wrong.
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07-10-06, 09:45 PM
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1. That diets engender as much or more passion than religion.
2. That cyclists are more cliquish than WASP women at a church dinner.
3. That I have quit asking for too much advice because I have no idea what it is worth.
4. I have learned some funny people post here.
5. That I have a unique ability to kill threads. I must be the guy everyone is avoiding at the party... hmmm.....
2. That cyclists are more cliquish than WASP women at a church dinner.
3. That I have quit asking for too much advice because I have no idea what it is worth.
4. I have learned some funny people post here.
5. That I have a unique ability to kill threads. I must be the guy everyone is avoiding at the party... hmmm.....
07-10-06, 09:53 PM
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you might learn this isn't the place to learn anything
07-10-06, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ho hum
3. That I have quit asking for too much advice because I have no idea what it is worth.
That free advice is probably worth about you paid for it
07-10-06, 10:03 PM
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Men should only wear black cycling shorts.
07-10-06, 10:16 PM
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I have learned that asking for advice on this forum is like peeing into the wind.
07-10-06, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 62vette
That free advice is probably worth about you paid for it
Not like a Golden Ticket or anything.
07-11-06, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
He just learned people THINK you should check grammar, not that you should!
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Cheers,
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Things I learned at bike forums
1. Bike racers are dopers, even when proven otherwise
2. If you ride a popular bike, that bike sucks
3. Lance is an idiot and sucks
4. Everyone will chastise you before they help you
5. Everyone on bike forums is a professional racer because they say so
6. A silly red star will increase your speed and decrease lactic acid production
1. Bike racers are dopers, even when proven otherwise
2. If you ride a popular bike, that bike sucks
3. Lance is an idiot and sucks
4. Everyone will chastise you before they help you
5. Everyone on bike forums is a professional racer because they say so
6. A silly red star will increase your speed and decrease lactic acid production
Last edited by SilentShifter; 07-11-06 at 12:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Pluheeeze.
Nobody ever says their bike sucks.
Nobody ever says their bike sucks.
My 30# commuter sucks....
the life out of me on a climb over 12%.
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i've learned that alot of posters are experts on physics, calculus, rolling resistance, aerodynamics, or other highly complicated scientific ideas related to cycling... but no one is actually employed by frame or component manufacturers, or works for a professional bike team