wanders

..or just have it printed up on the back of a bunch of BINGO cards.

chipcom 

Yeah!!! I grow out my beard every winter...and it's got lots of non-dark color in it...but that doesn't mean I have to strap my butt to a hammock and hate people that have hard steel between their legs, dammit! Why can't we just all eat Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream and take warm showers together?

CHAS

Hate those that ride DFs? Don't think so. Pass the cookie dough.

Now about that warm shower.

chipcom 

You fall into my trap so easy, Mr. Bond.
You have just validated every wedgie rider's fear of bents and bent riders!

Psimet2001 

I hope that comment was directed more towards the bent riders in this thread...sure are spending a lot of time trying to justify where their rigs are in comparison to a normal bicycle (yes I said "normal"). For me this thread has been basically about the "riders" - "recumbulators"

Dchiefransom

Just get one in pink.


https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...c_id=2312&v=xa

karjak

And if the comment wasn't? Maybe some of the time spent is trying to educate. Why would anyone need to justify?

This thread started with the posted comment. "Every time I see one of those goofy ass things coming at me on the MUP, they're always swerving out of control going about 10 mph. God damnit."

It kind of labels recumbent riders in a demeaning way. Can't blame anyone for responding.


Truth of the matter, I think there is harldly anything more neat looking than to see DF riders tightly bunched in a Crit buzzing by. My daughter does Crits, TT's and RR's. Recumbents obviously don't belong in Crits or RR's. Also it is probably not best to have one in the middle of riders doing a paceline. Though when I ride with DF's, I make it a point to lead or follow last on my HiRacer. Have been with riders half my age doing pacelines 40 miles or more at +20mph.

Yes I am an over 60 recumbent rider but no beard or beergut. Back surgery a few years back turned me on to the world of recumbents. When you yourself grow older and mature, and perhaps develop conditions in your body that keep you from riding your DF, hope your current lowly opinions of Recumbents doesn't keep you from participating in an activity which might add a few years to your life.

chipcom 

You're new here, so I'll forgive your lack of understanding the nature of the road forums. In a nutshell, all you need to have a great time with all the good folks in here...most of whom thank their lucky stars every day that they can still ride a wedgie...are two things...a sense of humor and a thick skin. Sadly, way too many people just don't 'get it', and get their panties all in a bunch over the silliness that goes on here. But this IS the roadie forum...not the bent forum. Just as you don't see a lot of roadies going into the bent forum and getting all bent out of shape over comments about wedgies, normally the bent riders shouldn't be coming into the roadie forums and getting all bent out of shape over the goofy stuff posted here. Of course everyone is welcome in all forums, but when in Rome....

So welcome to BF and welcome to the roadie forum....I hope you ain't one of those folks with no sense of humor who are easily offended by jockish antics.

Trsnrtr

Correct!

And I'm a bentrider (most of the time) who hangs out here every day and enjoys it. Of course, riding an upright for 22 years helps me keep my perspective.

karjak

Well quite frankly I linked to this post from BROL a recumbent forum, and thought the opinions and dissing were in ernest. Couldn't help but put in my 2 cents. Actually since USCF banned recumbents from competing in Time Trials in 2004 it kind of makes me a little sensitive not being able to compete in an activity which I relish. I have actually heard some mean spirited comments about recumbents firsthand but I am not a DF hater and I guess I don't get it where making dergatory comments is humorous. I actually felt the comment I responded to was kind of crude. It kind of mocked someone who was trying to make a point of saying no bike was better than the other and it would be kind of cool doing away with the mean spirited comments.

Again like you say its a free world and everyone entitled to an opinion.

chipcom 

Hey, we diss ourselves around here as much if not more that we diss everyone else. The comments are not as mean-spirited as you perceive, trust me (even after someone surely chimes in now that they ARE serious). If someone comes over the the Bent forum and disses bents...you can take it serious...in here, not so much.

Psimet2001 

Hey...I was completly serious. Santa is definitely a bent rider.

save10

so says you

wanders

No wonder he brought me a lemon peeler back in 1972 when I wanted the manta ray. I guess it was as close as you could get to a recumbent at the time. Shame on him for trying to corrupt me at such a young age.

spry

I think the lingo Downunder translates different in the States?

mattm

i was hoping for more fireworks in this thread, seeing as how it's on page 7... i must say i'm disappointed.

come on kids, do something funny!!!

wanders

It'll have to wait until the morning. Most bent riders eat dinner around 4:30 and are ready for bed by 6:00.

Goatbiker

And, he covers the entire planet in ONE NIGHT. What's not to like about that kind of speed?

Goatbiker

The best looking thing on two wheels is a couple on a tandem carving corners on a winding road. Simple, elegant, awesome.

StephenH

Let me point out some cool logic which was previously overlooked:
Point A- Recumbent Riders are fat old men with beards.
Point B- Recumbent bicycles are actually slower than DF bikes.
Conclusion: If the fat old men with beards were riding DF bikes, they'd be passing you all.

aikigreg

meh..I do all my talking on the road. Nuff said.

Mobilegroomer

Hey, great thread! I have an Easy Racer Gold Rush and a Specialized S-Works Roubaix. I love them both. I would have replied earlier, but I was busy trimming my beard and cashing my Social Security check.

bent eagle

I have a Bacchetta Ti Aero (recumbent), and I just bought a Specialized Sequoia. Both are great bikes, and have their advantages and disadvantages. In reference to the OP, I am not as maneuverable on the Aero as I am on the Sequoia. Still, I don't feel that I am a "danger" to anyone on the MUP when riding my Aero. While recumbents might seem "scary" to upright riders, the bigger danger on the path, by far, is the unpredictable jogger, roller blader, etc. And I've been around erratic cyclists on DFs too. It's not just a recumbent thing.

BlazingPedals

This thread has been fun. The whole concept is silly: someone who rides on a MUP is afraid of bents on the MUP. I think they deserve each other.

neilcooper

If he was he'd probably have objected to your 2nd post in this thread;

Some robust dark humour there and yes, I did laugh, not long and loud but laughed nonetheless.

All I 'd say is this, if you're prepared to dish out just be prepared to take it back in kind rather than running home with tears in your eyes to Mommy. OK?

In light of that warning. I don't care what you ride. Anything that gets you off the couch is a good thing. Keep riding with that hatchet up your arse, damaging your neck, back & not to mention your perineum (eventually making it impossible for you to achieve, let alone maintain an erection). I'm sure the woman in your life will love you for the last reason.