OCP is a myth.
05-28-07, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I've lived in lots of places. Still yet to see one. OCP is a ruse, perpetuated upon the users of BF.
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05-28-07, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I have never seen a roadie at a trendy coffee shop, much less a roadie in full kit.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
05-28-07, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I have never seen a roadie at a trendy coffee shop, much less a roadie in full kit.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
I'm trying to imagine how bad it gets at the Palo Alto Starbucks, but that's like a Cubs fan knowing World Series Joy. I do imagine however that Manhattan and its surrounding region (Nyack is the destination for all outward bound OCP NYers) probably do have NoCal OCPs outnumbered.
Here's a clue: an acquaintance of mine opened a bike shop in Manhattan Jan. 1 of 2006. By October of 2006 he had surpassed $1 million in gross sales and he was the WORLD's LARGEST SEROTTA DEALER. His average bike sale price: approx. $5500.
OHHHHH SEEEEEE PEEEEEEEEE
Say it with me.
Can I get a witness?
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05-28-07, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Good grief ElJ, come to Nyack, NY on a Sunday morning. The OCP Factor would warp your Midwestern mind completely.
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05-28-07, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I've lived in lots of places. Still yet to see one. OCP is a ruse, perpetuated upon the users of BF.
Should the 1st burning effigy be of Patriot or HipCycler??
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05-28-07, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I've lived in lots of places. Still yet to see one. OCP is a ruse, perpetuated upon the users of BF.
Then again, I must have a little OCP in me in that I park my bike in my office in the hopes that someday somebody will recognize it for what it is (which actually happened one day).
05-28-07, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
I myself have sat in sweet repose in front of the Bryn Mawr, PA Starbucks, sipping my Grande Mocha, replendent in my Merlin / DA10 / Pearl Izumi glory. If that ain't OCP, nothing is.
05-28-07, 08:50 PM
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I was out riding one day and it was cold and extremely windy. I had screwed up the route and was going into a 30 mph wind on the way home. I decided to stop at Starbucks and warm up. I ordered a big ol' tall cup of coffee, assuming I was ordering a 16 oz. cup like everyone else had. But they gave me this small cup. I haven't been back since.
05-28-07, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I have never seen a roadie at a trendy coffee shop, much less a roadie in full kit.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
Ergo, OCP = myth.
That is all.
you've been riding in michigan too long.
05-28-07, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rbart4506
Ha! Go to Toronto...Saw them all over the place on Sunday when I drove down to spend some money at the Local Bike Shops...
05-28-07, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
In Miami, the weekend rides are on Key Biscayne and everyone hangs at La Carreta restaurant for coffee. Not only is it OCP central, but there are even guys that drive to the Key, park in a lot about 3 miles from La Carreta and ride their bikes up, yakking about how much they spent on the newest unobtanium whatever, how little it weighs and how many watts it saves. Its hilarious.
and I don't park near by either.. we just hammer the 27 miles from aventura mall and back..
If you're looking for a new ride.. then the best showroom is the nyack coffee shop any weekend morning... More high end bikes there then any bike shop I have visited..
I am an OCP... Assos clad on a custom Seven...
and if you don't like it, then don't draft behind my big rear end..
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05-28-07, 10:36 PM
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I agree with the toronto guys. I live in the GTA and there are tons of OCPs. I deal with tons at the bike shop too. Some are really stuck up, and ask to be called Mr. The funny thing is lots of them have huge guts and ride $5000 bikes.
05-28-07, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What's "OCP"?
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05-28-07, 11:09 PM
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No myth.
On my ride a few days ago I saw a guy going slowly up the hill on the opposite side of the road as me. I didn't really see the bike, so I can't say how expensive it was, but he was wearing a faux team jersey/shorts.
The OCP catch?
The man was OBESE. Not just pudgy, overweight. OBESE. I can't beleive they make bike outfits that large!
Now, don't get me wrong. I think it's wonderful the man is out getting in shape riding a bike. But to start out with a road bike and team kit? That's dellusional.
On my ride a few days ago I saw a guy going slowly up the hill on the opposite side of the road as me. I didn't really see the bike, so I can't say how expensive it was, but he was wearing a faux team jersey/shorts.
The OCP catch?
The man was OBESE. Not just pudgy, overweight. OBESE. I can't beleive they make bike outfits that large!
Now, don't get me wrong. I think it's wonderful the man is out getting in shape riding a bike. But to start out with a road bike and team kit? That's dellusional.
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05-28-07, 11:54 PM
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The OCP are definitely amongst us in Alberta, I pass them on my Sunday ride as they sit and drink coffee. Can't speak to their average speed, for all I know they drive out there and park their bikes out front! 
05-29-07, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mezza
if you have to ask, then you shouldn't know....
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05-29-07, 02:48 AM
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I pose naked with my bike in my own living room, and take photos. Is that OCP or just normal?
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05-29-07, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
OCP is definitely no myth.
05-29-07, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What's "OCP"?
05-29-07, 05:14 AM
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Since when is star bucks trendy or Cool**************************************************?
05-29-07, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rollin
Pres - there's goto be a market for carbon fibre kickstands.... or is that an OCP contradiction?
They do make carbon fiber kickstands for Harley-Davidsons but that's a whole new thread on OCP.
05-29-07, 07:37 AM
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We start all our club rides next to a coffee shop. However the coffee shop is at the opposite end of the spectrum compared to starbucks and is next to the bike shop.