Some elitist dweeb dissed my Bianchi
08-28-06, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
That's ok. I didn't get it either when I sumbled across the post again.
The "signing something" was in reference to a liability waiver. Pretty obtuse, I know.
The "signing something" was in reference to a liability waiver. Pretty obtuse, I know.
Made perfectly good sense to me.
08-28-06, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HISTACEY!
I used to ride a Bianchi.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
troll much? a bike is a bike....in the upper levels and at the lower levels all brands perform comparably....some just happen to do so with more character....i.e. Bianchi...
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Originally Posted by HISTACEY!
I used to ride a Bianchi.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
08-28-06, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HISTACEY!
I used to ride a Bianchi.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
08-28-06, 04:08 PM
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You have a nice bike.
She has a nicer bike.
She values herself for what she possesses, not for what she is.
It isn't worth the effort to even worry about this for a second.
Just go out and enjoy your bike.
She has a nicer bike.
She values herself for what she possesses, not for what she is.
It isn't worth the effort to even worry about this for a second.
Just go out and enjoy your bike.
08-28-06, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by euroford
wow. thats one hella post right there.
thank heavens when somebody says "whats yer bike made outa?" i can just say "steel".
thank heavens when somebody says "whats yer bike made outa?" i can just say "steel".
steel (stl)
n.
A generally hard, strong, durable, malleable alloy of iron and carbon, usually containing between 0.2 and 1.5 percent carbon, often with other constituents such as manganese, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, copper, tungsten, cobalt, or silicon, depending on the desired alloy properties, and widely used as a structural material.
steel. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved August 28, 2006, from Dictionary.com website:
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Originally Posted by waterrockets
That's pretty funny. Bike weight is to cycling as telescope magnification is to astronomy. It's great for some situations, but is hardly a measure of quality and pleasure of use.
There are probably people with bikes double the weight of the Bianchi with triple the amount of miles than the Fuji.
08-28-06, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Today I am at my LBS and this 40 something woman grabs my Bianchi Eros (reynolds steel) lifts it and loudly proclaims "how can anyone ride something so heavy"? I wanted to tell her thats what I was going to ask your husband...witch! Stupid me then asked her what she rode..."Fuji, full carbon and it rides like on a cloud and it's odd they still make steel". I said too bad she did'nt get titanium for the $2600. she said she spent. It was all I could do to not tell this wipe that weight was irrelevent with her packing 30 lbs. more than the health chart calls for. Not a person that the makers of Spandex would use for their model. Of course she drove off in her new (no plates yet) Mercedes SUV. Man, I feel sorry for the dude who is married to this queen. LBS guys had a good laugh at her rant. I have had my moments, but would never diss someones bike, regardless of whatever it is, especially my Bianchi. There, I feel better already.
Maybe you'll see her sloppy **** riding down the road, be sure to say "pick it up fatty" as you roll by..
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08-28-06, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by HISTACEY!
I used to ride a Bianchi.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
Overpriced. Odd that the OP is having a go at someone for being elitist, when the only reason most people buy Bianchi's is because they are mistaken in thinking that the bikes have some 'elite' standing.
08-28-06, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by flythebike
Well I hope they were tubulars...
How many people are in the ABR? I mean good for dude and all but that is like saying you're the best Eskimo surfer. Good for you, but it isn't a real big pond. I mean unless the pond is the Artic Ocean or something
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Steel is nice to ride and all but face facts it isn't the material of choice anymore. That said you can still build up a light steel bike if you use light parts. I've picked up a 16 pound Waterford. That Eros is not the lightest bike out there but that isn't the point. The point is that somebody was being a tool. Having a nicer bike didn't make that person a better rider or (obviously) a nicer human being.
Also, WOULDA COULDA SHOUDA...you got to make the comeback when it counts or you lose, and in this case, the OP lost. My advice, spend some time watching House. The doc on that show has no filter, just says whatever he thinks, the OP needs to get some of that.
How many people are in the ABR? I mean good for dude and all but that is like saying you're the best Eskimo surfer. Good for you, but it isn't a real big pond. I mean unless the pond is the Artic Ocean or something
.Steel is nice to ride and all but face facts it isn't the material of choice anymore. That said you can still build up a light steel bike if you use light parts. I've picked up a 16 pound Waterford. That Eros is not the lightest bike out there but that isn't the point. The point is that somebody was being a tool. Having a nicer bike didn't make that person a better rider or (obviously) a nicer human being.
Also, WOULDA COULDA SHOUDA...you got to make the comeback when it counts or you lose, and in this case, the OP lost. My advice, spend some time watching House. The doc on that show has no filter, just says whatever he thinks, the OP needs to get some of that.
08-28-06, 07:21 PM
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Imagine what she would have thought of my old Bianchi with the crappy paint job - but I would not trade it for any other bike...I'd trade my $1500 Fuji first.
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08-28-06, 07:33 PM
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You can always think of a great comeback later
You could have said
Looks like you have got it backwards lady. Better extra pounds on the bike than extra pounds on me!
Looks like you have got it backwards lady. Better extra pounds on the bike than extra pounds on me!
08-28-06, 07:46 PM
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She just grabbed your bike out of nowhere? To me that might warrant a chainring to the teeth. Also, keep an eye out for a carbon Fuji on Craigslist in the next few months. Just an idea.
08-28-06, 07:47 PM
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rrrr. bianchi eros is looks awsome! really well rounded bike! must shift like a dream! common, even lance said it! It is not about the bike!!!!
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Originally Posted by Lamplight
She just grabbed your bike out of nowhere? To me that might warrant a chainring to the teeth. Also, keep an eye out for a carbon Fuji on Craigslist in the next few months. Just an idea.
Lamplight, this is off topic, but this thread's so huge I figure it's okay. Those are some amazing pictures in your sig (especially the red Bianchi that I couldn't get out of my mind!) - what sort of camera are you using? Sweet bkes, anyway.
08-28-06, 07:57 PM
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Lamplight, this is off topic, but this thread's so huge I figure it's okay. Those are some amazing pictures in your sig (especially the red Bianchi that I couldn't get out of my mind!) - what sort of camera are you using? Sweet bkes, anyway.
08-28-06, 08:13 PM
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I would have started off with " Don't you know it's very rude to pick up someone else's bike without asking first". then "Any experienced cyclist would know that."
Then.... "Now I'm going to pick up your bike without asking and tell you how lousy it is for no reason at all".
Then when she won't let you, Ask "why not, you can do it to me? " Have her try and defend the logic for that.
Then.... "Now I'm going to pick up your bike without asking and tell you how lousy it is for no reason at all".
Then when she won't let you, Ask "why not, you can do it to me? " Have her try and defend the logic for that.
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Originally Posted by pelotonracer
Here is the PROPER procedure to deal with snotty noobs:
- Take cycling glove (full-fingered for best effect), slap noob on cheek
- Say, "you sir (or fat chick,) have offended my honour! I challenge you to a duel!"
- Go to the steepest climb within 50k, & own his/her ass.
- Say "God, how can your husband ride something so heavy?"
- See where they ride back home, & then follow them. Blow by them, & then stay 50 metres in front of them, so they think they can still catch you.
- Slow down a bit so they think they've got you, & just sprint away, with the single-finged salute in your wake.
THAT is how you avenge yourself.
- Take cycling glove (full-fingered for best effect), slap noob on cheek
- Say, "you sir (or fat chick,) have offended my honour! I challenge you to a duel!"
- Go to the steepest climb within 50k, & own his/her ass.
- Say "God, how can your husband ride something so heavy?"
- See where they ride back home, & then follow them. Blow by them, & then stay 50 metres in front of them, so they think they can still catch you.
- Slow down a bit so they think they've got you, & just sprint away, with the single-finged salute in your wake.
THAT is how you avenge yourself.
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If someone actually said something like that to me I would probably burst out laughing.
That carbon Fuji frame ought to last at least twice as long as her interest in cycling.
That carbon Fuji frame ought to last at least twice as long as her interest in cycling.
08-28-06, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Today I am at my LBS and this 40 something woman grabs my Bianchi Eros (reynolds steel) lifts it and loudly proclaims "how can anyone ride something so heavy"? I wanted to tell her thats what I was going to ask your husband...witch! Stupid me then asked her what she rode..."Fuji, full carbon and it rides like on a cloud and it's odd they still make steel". I said too bad she did'nt get titanium for the $2600. she said she spent. It was all I could do to not tell this wipe that weight was irrelevent with her packing 30 lbs. more than the health chart calls for. Not a person that the makers of Spandex would use for their model. Of course she drove off in her new (no plates yet) Mercedes SUV. Man, I feel sorry for the dude who is married to this queen. LBS guys had a good laugh at her rant. I have had my moments, but would never diss someones bike, regardless of whatever it is, especially my Bianchi. There, I feel better already.
Enjoy your Bianchi. 853 ROCKS. For the record I ride Carbon (Cannondale Six13) Titanium, Aluminum (my old Cannondale) - and of course my trusty Jamis Dragon Reynolds 853 MTB....
08-28-06, 09:50 PM
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Im ust trying to say, the dude has an awesome bike, wheras this ladies bike was cookie cutter norm. I know my bike isnt anything special.
08-28-06, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dead Roman
Im ust trying to say, the dude has an awesome bike, wheras this ladies bike was cookie cutter norm. I know my bike isnt anything special.
08-28-06, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Enjoy your Bianchi. 853 ROCKS. For the record I ride Carbon (Cannondale Six13) Titanium, Aluminum (my old Cannondale) - and of course my trusty Jamis Dragon Reynolds 853 MTB....
I wish I had an 853 frame; I've never actually had the privilege to ride one. They seem awesome.
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I used to think Bianchi's were the lamest bikes around with that ugly puke green. Now I'd love a Bianchi cross bike to beat around town on.