**Confession thread**
#1852
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,391
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From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
#1854
Banned
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,068
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From: Wherever u see a fred, I am there.
In 10th grade I made friends with this nice black kid. Next day in front of the school I think I see him, but he doesn't say anything to me, so I figure it's not him. Then another "him"...walk up to him....no response...guess it's not him. This happens about 5 more times.... Turns out, the kid wasn't even in school that day!
Then there are people who are the complete opposite: Guy I hung out with when we were 11, and whom I hadn't seen since then because we both moved far away....recognizes me in a store one day...when we're 30!
#1858
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,717
Likes: 4,120
From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
When I was a teenage racer back in the 80s, I brought a picture of Andy Hampsten to the barber and said I wanted my hair cut like his. It wasn't even a flattering picture, and my hair is straight and black, nothing like Andy's.
#1859
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 99
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I hate fixie's that the kids at my school ride I don't mind track bikes but those ***** swag bikes that kids are riding.
People always call my Roubaix a fixe...I have stoped correcting them.
There's a kid at my school that rides a cheap Walmart bike but I hate him cuz he doesn't actually ride it he always walks it because he doesn't understand shifting
People always call my Roubaix a fixe...I have stoped correcting them.
There's a kid at my school that rides a cheap Walmart bike but I hate him cuz he doesn't actually ride it he always walks it because he doesn't understand shifting
#1860
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,923
Likes: 525
From: Turku, Finland, Europe
Bikes: 2011 Specialized crux comp, 2013 Specialized Rockhopper Pro
I can't feel the difference between good alloy and a steel frame.
Seriously I just bought a 90's steel frame and I've already ridden it quite a bit. It even has those annoying really thin old road bars made out of steel which should be really good dampeners.
Also the steel bike has wider tires so even with that it should be more comfortable.
I notice absolutely no difference to my crux. Except that the crux might be more comfortable. At least on cobbles. I hate cobbles. I cannot understand the guys riding paris-roubaix.
Also, old caliper brakes suuuuuck! So bad braking it makes little kittens cry!
And the worst confession of all
I love cantilever brakes. SO much power and modulation
Seriously I just bought a 90's steel frame and I've already ridden it quite a bit. It even has those annoying really thin old road bars made out of steel which should be really good dampeners.
Also the steel bike has wider tires so even with that it should be more comfortable.
I notice absolutely no difference to my crux. Except that the crux might be more comfortable. At least on cobbles. I hate cobbles. I cannot understand the guys riding paris-roubaix.
Also, old caliper brakes suuuuuck! So bad braking it makes little kittens cry!
And the worst confession of all
I love cantilever brakes. SO much power and modulation
#1862
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 903
Likes: 5
From: East L.A.
Bikes: Diamondback Insight, Motobecane Mirage
- I bought a Gravity bike from bikedirect.com without realizing what I was doing. It seemed like a good deal and I wanted to spend less than $1,000 to "see if I liked the sport." Now I feel bad, because this makes me a d-bag, and part of the reason I feel bad is because I actually like the bike.
I vandalize my commuter in the hope of turning away potential thieves, though i'm sure it's a no no, tag it up anyway, punk rock!
I'm 5'11'' 240lb
#1863
1. I don't own any bike clothing
2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoes
3. There must be a reason for that plastic wheel "dork disk" in the back, therefore it stays. I don't want the chain to launch into my spokes or something
4. I spend about 60% or more of my working night checking these forums out
5. I ride a trail near my house, and a lot of enthusiast elitist types ride by me and are always cool to me, despite my tshirt, plaid shorts, and cheap helmet.
6. I could care less about the "rules" I do this for me, not for what someone else should think of me
7. I like these forums, but I personally hate "bike" culture
8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. This has since changed.
9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Than make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers.
10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder, or saddle bag
2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoes
3. There must be a reason for that plastic wheel "dork disk" in the back, therefore it stays. I don't want the chain to launch into my spokes or something
4. I spend about 60% or more of my working night checking these forums out
5. I ride a trail near my house, and a lot of enthusiast elitist types ride by me and are always cool to me, despite my tshirt, plaid shorts, and cheap helmet.
6. I could care less about the "rules" I do this for me, not for what someone else should think of me
7. I like these forums, but I personally hate "bike" culture
8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. This has since changed.
9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Than make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers.
10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder, or saddle bag
#1864
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 164
Likes: 5
From: VA
Bikes: WebbWorks Bamboo Thai Silk, Motobacane Ti, Trek Remedy 9
My wife is more jealous when I look longingly at a bike than I do girls...
I am perpetually lost, even when I know where I am.
When in a foreign country I change my accent when talking to fellow cyclist, hoping that they will tell me how perpetually lost I really am.
I am perpetually lost, even when I know where I am.
When in a foreign country I change my accent when talking to fellow cyclist, hoping that they will tell me how perpetually lost I really am.
#1866
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,954
Likes: 388
From: NE Indiana
Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS
#1868
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 628
Likes: 7
From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(
Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"
Sssh, I don't even have a road bike right now.
I currently own 2 folding bikes, a single speed utility bike, and a BMX.
I also have free access to several MTBs.
Since MTBs came along, I haven't ridden a proper road bike in 25 years (rode a Fuji Espree as a kid, it's still in my parent garage).
Now I am trolling to decide which road bike and gear I will get after the new year (looking like a Trek Domane or titanium with discs so far).
I currently own 2 folding bikes, a single speed utility bike, and a BMX.
I also have free access to several MTBs.
Since MTBs came along, I haven't ridden a proper road bike in 25 years (rode a Fuji Espree as a kid, it's still in my parent garage).
Now I am trolling to decide which road bike and gear I will get after the new year (looking like a Trek Domane or titanium with discs so far).
#1872
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,047
Likes: 302
From: location location
Bikes: MBK Super Mirage 1991, CAAD10, Yuba Mundo Lux, and a Cannondale Criterium Single Speed
This is the Confession thread, not the "What do we all love most about cycling?" thread.
When I see people riding fixies around San Francisco I always make jokes about stoopid hipsters but I'm secretly insanely jealous of them.
When I see people riding fixies around San Francisco I always make jokes about stoopid hipsters but I'm secretly insanely jealous of them.
Last edited by Leinster; 06-07-13 at 12:06 AM.
#1873
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,647
Likes: 97
From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
I rode after work on Monday. I forget my bike socks, so I wore my "work socks", which were knee high Juzo 20-30 mmHg flesh tone compression socks. No one on the group ride would talk to me. I felt like I had leprosy.
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#1874
1. I don't own any bike clothing Why not??
2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoes Why??
8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. Yeah right
9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Then make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers. Join the club and fify
10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder
2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoes Why??
8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. Yeah right
9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Then make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers. Join the club and fify
10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder

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