**Confession thread**
05-05-11 | 09:58 AM
#252
Iconoclast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,176
Likes: 2
From: California
Bikes: Colnago Super, Fuji Opus III, Specialized Rockhopper, Specialized Sirrus (road)
I made my first successful living by building lift kits for these https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0gKiyIN_6Q yes I shot this video...and im ashamed of it but i got rich off this
05-05-11 | 10:00 AM
#254
Portland, OR, USA
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 1
From: portland
Bikes: kona paddywagon, trek 2.1, lemond nevada city, gt zrx
05-05-11 | 10:02 AM
#255
Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Capetown, South Africa
Bikes: Raleigh RC4500 Tiagra 9Spd
1. I'm spending way too much time on BF(for someone who does not have a bike)- but I'm learning alot about bikes. My 2nd hand Giant roadbike was stolen after having, and riding it for 4 weeks
2. I can only afford a second hand 8spd Sora bike but want to own a 10 speed, new 105 bike
3. I don't have the patience to wait till Oct 2010 when I will have the money to buy my new 9speed bike, cash
4. I have no brand loyalty, except for Shimano
2. I can only afford a second hand 8spd Sora bike but want to own a 10 speed, new 105 bike
3. I don't have the patience to wait till Oct 2010 when I will have the money to buy my new 9speed bike, cash
4. I have no brand loyalty, except for Shimano
05-05-11 | 10:34 AM
#259
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 223
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: 198? Colnago, 2010 Jamis Quest, 2013 Wabi Classic 46x18
I'm a totally fredly newish cyclist--triple, mirror, fenders, mtb pedals--with way less skill than most of you, but feel smug and superior any time someone talks about not being able to ride because it's *raining*...
I purposefully pitch my voice higher when passing guys.
I purposefully pitch my voice higher when passing guys.
05-05-11 | 10:45 AM
#260
You Know!? For Kids!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,166
Likes: 29
From: Just NW of Richardson Bike Mart
Bikes: '05 Trek 1200 / '90 Trek 8000 / '? Falcon Europa
I never read threads before posting in them
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05-05-11 | 10:48 AM
#261
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 1
From: Northern California
I'm a totally fredly newish cyclist--triple, mirror, fenders, mtb pedals--with way less skill than most of you, but feel smug and superior any time someone talks about not being able to ride because it's *raining*...
I purposefully pitch my voice higher when passing guys.
I purposefully pitch my voice higher when passing guys.
Especially with these gas prices. Keep it up
05-05-11 | 10:52 AM
#263
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
Likes: 6
From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Ok, this confession isn't going to be pretty: YOU ALL SUCK!
well, cept for jsharr, he just blows
I feel better now, you guys are great...but still suck.
well, cept for jsharr, he just blows
I feel better now, you guys are great...but still suck.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-05-11 | 11:02 AM
#265
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 817
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From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: Felt F5, Fuji Robaix Pro and a KHS Mountain Bike
I watch enough pro-cycling my wife was picking out riders as they went by during TDF prologue practice. The American beside us thought we were nuts.
05-05-11 | 11:03 AM
#266
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: Felt F5, Fuji Robaix Pro and a KHS Mountain Bike
05-05-11 | 11:38 AM
#269
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: 198? Colnago, 2010 Jamis Quest, 2013 Wabi Classic 46x18
Heh heh... Well, it should be pretty easy not to be passed by me, right--after all, I'm just a chick weighed down by a steel frame, fenders, and a triple 
Last edited by karenashg; 05-05-11 at 11:46 AM. Reason: better smiley
05-05-11 | 11:40 AM
#270
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: 198? Colnago, 2010 Jamis Quest, 2013 Wabi Classic 46x18
05-05-11 | 11:42 AM
#271
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Val-d'Or in winter, Radisson in the summertime
Bikes: 97 Rocky Mountain Whistler commuter/tourer - 04 Devinci Phantom hardtail - 89 Italo-Japanese road bike - 2010 Pivot Mach 429 29er - Rocky Mountain Blizzard Fatbike
-I spend half of the year working in logging camps and forest management, complaining and whining that I don't have time to ride and it sucks not to be able to ride a 50km after work ('cause you are surrounded by logging roads and logging trucks);
-The other half of the year, I spend waaay too much time complaining that I don't have a bike nice enough to be ridden hard (on the road, at least), and no cash to buy a new one... while being unemployed;
-Daydreaming, planning and pondering about my best rides takes me more time than actually ride them
-I love to look pro and hardcore: even if I'm cruising the old city, I'll bomb down the hills with the proper "casual-but-aggressive" rider look: a pair of Race Face, Loeka or Salomon knickers, my cycling shoes, helmets, gloves...AND team bottle. But I'm nowhere near that fast nor cool;
- I pay attention to which socks I'm wearing 'cuz long top socks make my calves and ankles look fat;
- I usually start to put on my 3/4 cycling pants even if it's 2 degrees C outside and take great pride on enduring the cold, even if my legs freeze off and stay glowing red for the rest of the day
- I let my cables fray way too much before changing them
- I'm afraid of hydraulic disc brakes for my mountain bike; I'm also afraid of re-hopping on my saddle fast, thus preventing me from trying cyclocross (that I badly want to try)
and, finally, I am waaaaay too chicken to try any new tricks on my bike or harder trails: I prefer to rip beginner and intermediate trails because I'm afraid of having a bad fall, crash and be hurt (even though I played rugby for 10 years)!
-The other half of the year, I spend waaay too much time complaining that I don't have a bike nice enough to be ridden hard (on the road, at least), and no cash to buy a new one... while being unemployed;
-Daydreaming, planning and pondering about my best rides takes me more time than actually ride them
-I love to look pro and hardcore: even if I'm cruising the old city, I'll bomb down the hills with the proper "casual-but-aggressive" rider look: a pair of Race Face, Loeka or Salomon knickers, my cycling shoes, helmets, gloves...AND team bottle. But I'm nowhere near that fast nor cool;
- I pay attention to which socks I'm wearing 'cuz long top socks make my calves and ankles look fat;
- I usually start to put on my 3/4 cycling pants even if it's 2 degrees C outside and take great pride on enduring the cold, even if my legs freeze off and stay glowing red for the rest of the day
- I let my cables fray way too much before changing them
- I'm afraid of hydraulic disc brakes for my mountain bike; I'm also afraid of re-hopping on my saddle fast, thus preventing me from trying cyclocross (that I badly want to try)
and, finally, I am waaaaay too chicken to try any new tricks on my bike or harder trails: I prefer to rip beginner and intermediate trails because I'm afraid of having a bad fall, crash and be hurt (even though I played rugby for 10 years)!
05-05-11 | 11:43 AM
#272
who's yer daddy?
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, CANADA
Bikes: '13 Parlee Z5 SLi, '12 Cervelo S5, '11 Cervelo Norwegian S3
05-05-11 | 12:02 PM
#274
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 1
From: Northern California
I'm a firm believer in that. 