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What will cyclists be asking in 25 years?

Old 07-18-13, 06:41 PM
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Now that we are metric where can I find a speedo that reads in MPH to complement my vintage 11 speed?
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Old 07-18-13, 06:43 PM
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Hipsters will be riding mech shifters, since it meakes them feel more connected to/in tune with the bike ...
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Same stupid sh t that are asked today...
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"If President Armstrong wins a second term will that mean war with France?"
Yes, but they will surrender as soon as we send them a stern holo email.
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Did we really wear those goofy outfits?
And aren't these 100% wool shorts and jerseys so much better!
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Originally Posted by bikecrate
I just dialed it up to 20,000 watts and beat a sandal wearing Lancecyborg wannabe while riding up the Himalayas. Does that make me a super duper cyclist?

Some of you have really high hopes for the next 25 years!!


25 years is not that far into the future. As someone else mentioned, 25 years ago was 1988 ... and that feels like just a few years ago.

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Old 07-19-13, 07:15 AM
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What can I do to keep my carbon frame from asploding?
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Old 07-19-13, 07:29 AM
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global warming!!!! AHHHHHH...?

what gear ratio should I get if I want to draft behind a bullet train?

did you hear about that 12 year old who just won the tour de france? I swear they are getting younger every year.

Remember when those fools used to take steroids and EPO? I mean how did they get through even a training ride without meteorite supplements?
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Originally Posted by datlas
Should I shave?

Am I really not supposed to wear underwear?

I just bought this bike. Did I get a good buy?

I am shopping for a bike and they STILL don't provide toe-overlap info!
Lololol. That's good.

On a side note, I saw Walmart carries a testosterone mix for drinks. I've never been so disappointed. EPO must be next...
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who said having robotic limbs counts as cheating? That's absurd! They should totally make it legal
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you know what I just realized? I'll be 47 in 25 years. man that's really depressing.
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Does anyone know a good LBS on Mars?
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I routinely outspin my 56/8, should I go for the 7?
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Originally Posted by spectastic
you know what I just realized? I'll be 47 in 25 years. man that's really depressing.
Not as depressing as being 78 in 25 short years
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Originally Posted by bikebreak
Should I upgrade to the ShiMicro 18 speed drivetrain or what until next year when CampSRAM releases 19 speed? Or just stick to my tried and true 17 speed cassette for now until they get 20?
Definitely wait for the SRAMpagnolo.
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Why waste your money on a $30,000.00 bike when you are just as fast on a $20,000.00 one?
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Originally Posted by spectastic
you know what I just realized? I'll be 47 in 25 years. man that's really depressing.
For those of us over 47 (I am 48) NOW, how do you think that makes us feel??

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Originally Posted by spectastic
you know what I just realized? I'll be 47 in 25 years. man that's really depressing.
I take exception to that. I'm 47 now!
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Originally Posted by Machka
Some of you have really high hopes for the next 25 years!!


25 years is not that far into the future. As someone else mentioned, 25 years ago was 1988 ... and that feels like just a few years ago.
Speak for yourself. In 1988, I turned six. Cars sucked. Computers barely had color (and were useful as something other than a pipe to the internet). TV was small and fuzzy. In-dash nav systems were a paper map. Long-distance communication was by paper mail or expensive telephone calls anchored to the wall.

I hope the next 25 years are nearly as cool as the last 25 years.
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Originally Posted by spectastic
you know what I just realized? I'll be 47 in 25 years. man that's really depressing.
Depressing is barely being able to remember what it was like to be only 47. Yours is coming, just you wait. But stay off the lawn in the meantime.
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