**Confession thread**
05-09-11 | 03:36 PM
#501
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,328
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
When my bike was red I was way faster then I am now that I changed the color.
Dammit, I knew this might happen!!
PS: Congratulations to me on post no. 4,444 . Whoopi-ding!.
Dammit, I knew this might happen!!
PS: Congratulations to me on post no. 4,444 . Whoopi-ding!.
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Last edited by BillyD; 05-09-11 at 03:40 PM.
05-09-11 | 03:49 PM
#502
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,898
Likes: 4
From: Vlaamse Ardennen, Belgium
I find humour in passing roadies on a hybrid with flatbar and cyclocrosstyres.
I talk to my wife about bikes too much.
I wake up in the morning, go pee downstairs, walk past the garage, see my almost done new TT bike hanging on the hooks and then I go tap the frame and turn the crank one turn.
I talk to my wife about bikes too much.
I wake up in the morning, go pee downstairs, walk past the garage, see my almost done new TT bike hanging on the hooks and then I go tap the frame and turn the crank one turn.
05-09-11 | 04:37 PM
#505
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,237
Likes: 92
From: Awesome, Austin, TX
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix, Interloc Impala, ParkPre Image C6
When about to pass a woman roadie, I slow down first, adjust my kit, suck in my stomach and then pass with gusto, giving a small wave and cheery 'hello!'
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2014 Specialized Roubaix2003 Interloc Impala2007 ParkPre Image C6 (RIP)
2014 Specialized Roubaix2003 Interloc Impala2007 ParkPre Image C6 (RIP)
and I can't do anything about it
05-09-11 | 05:25 PM
#507
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,222
Likes: 30
From: South Bend IN
Bikes: 1976 FRESCHI, 2004 Crumpton.
When I ride my road bike, I always wear my helmet. And when I see people riding a road bike without a helmet I think that they are weirdos
On the other hand, when I ride my townie (not fixie, in case you were wondering) to the store, bar, errands etc I never wear a helmet. And kinda think that people who wear helmets while riding a beach cruiser or an English 3-speed are wierdos
On the other hand, when I ride my townie (not fixie, in case you were wondering) to the store, bar, errands etc I never wear a helmet. And kinda think that people who wear helmets while riding a beach cruiser or an English 3-speed are wierdos
05-09-11 | 05:28 PM
#509
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,222
Likes: 30
From: South Bend IN
Bikes: 1976 FRESCHI, 2004 Crumpton.
05-09-11 | 08:59 PM
#519
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Joined: Nov 2008
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For years I have lived a 15 minute bike ride from the velodrome but have only ever managed 10 laps. I think it's bloody boring.
On my way home from long rides I like dudes on $20 beater bikes working hard to overtake me. I can sit on their wheel and get a nice ride home.
On my way home from long rides I like dudes on $20 beater bikes working hard to overtake me. I can sit on their wheel and get a nice ride home.
Last edited by Jay-W; 05-09-11 at 09:05 PM.
05-09-11 | 10:04 PM
#521
my nice bike is at home
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 970
Likes: 37
From: Brooklyn, NY USA
Bikes: 2011 BMC Race Machine / 2012 BMC Road Machine / Trek 2300 / '90's Merlin/ '70's Raleigh 20/ Ti-'swift' folder / Erickson w/S&S couplers
Actually my nice bike is NOT at home. I am riding my nice bike, its an okay, a 2003 something or other...
AND I totally gloat when I pass rich guys who have fancier bikes than I do.
And i like Botto, too.
AND I totally gloat when I pass rich guys who have fancier bikes than I do.
And i like Botto, too.
Last edited by kraftwerk; 05-15-11 at 08:24 PM.
05-09-11 | 11:29 PM
#523
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,157
Likes: 5
From: Jax, FL
