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Isn't Trek latin for 'trash' or something?
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Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16075951)
You are an *******. I ride a Van Dessel. Anyone who doesn't recognize there superiority with unbridled love is an ignoramus.
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I just sayin'.
That's it. I meant it. |
Originally Posted by ill.clyde
(Post 16075994)
their
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Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16076035)
Grammar nazis make me not want to have fun anymore.
Well that's no fun :) |
Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16075951)
You are an *******. I ride a Van Dessel. Anyone who doesn't recognize there superiority with unbridled love is an ignoramus.
If I was forced to name my favorite bicycle manufacturer, I'd say Colnago, but I wouldn't buy a new one tomorrow if I had the cash. I really need a custom frame because my legs are so much longer than my torso. I sold my 2 old Colnagos last summer because I needed to pay some bills, and I'm kicking myself now. |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16076073)
Well I'm not sure what you called me, but it doesn't bother me either.
If I was forced to name my favorite bicycle manufacturer, I'd say Colnago, but I wouldn't buy a new one tomorrow if I had the cash. I really need a custom frame because my legs are so much longer than my torso. I sold my 2 old Colnagos last summer because I needed to pay some bills, and I'm kicking myself now. |
Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16076096)
Just messing with you buddy. Think I'm punching out of this insane thread.
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Sorry man, I guess it wasn't obvious. I was trying to mock on all those who think that their choice is the best, to the exclusion of all others, because it's, um, theirs. And I was just using your post as a jumping off point.
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If the op thinks treks are bashed, just bring up Rivendell.
Treks would be bashed much less if they weren't being ridden everywhere. They are very common bikes and common is going to take a little heat. |
Well at least Treks are not engineered to be heavier than anything else available. So while Treks may be overexposed and too mainstream, at least they are not purposely, ludicrously heavy. Paying extra for more weight is kinda silly.
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Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16076280)
Well at least Treks are not engineered to be heavier than anything else available. So while Treks may be overexposed and too mainstream, at least they are not purposely, ludicrously heavy. Paying extra for more weight is kinda silly.
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I'll grant (get it, "grant") you that they are fancy. Those curly lugs must weigh a ton though. That's the only reason I can imagine they weigh that much.
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
(Post 16075096)
Sweet, now we can expand to china bashing.
Let's throw some grammar nazi in the thread too : "By in large" This thread delivers. |
Originally Posted by rebel1916
(Post 16076247)
Sorry man, I guess it wasn't obvious. I was trying to mock on all those who think that their choice is the best, to the exclusion of all others, because it's, um, theirs. And I was just using your post as a jumping off point.
I love cycling, but have no allegiance to any frame builder. Fit is most important to me. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 16076343)
No one appreciates the language Nazism except you and me. Don't ask how I know.
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I love my Felt. It was that or a Trek. Did I say I love my Felt :)
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Originally Posted by erief0g
(Post 16074049)
I'm so very surprised that trek owners out there seem to be so touchy feely about what anonymous internet people might say about a bike that isn't theirs.
Why do I ride a trek? Is it because there are limited actual bike shops in my town and I picked the one with what I consider the best people? Is it because I like their looks? Is it because they had a 2012 leftover for $600 off MSRP? Is it because I want to get fit and exercise? Or is it simply to annoy the members of BF with another guy that rides a trek and has no problem with anyone slighting the bike? All I can say is that I've never taken offense to anyone's thoughts on bikes as they are that persons opinion and I have my own. I'm also over 40 and have been divorced. If you've made it through divorce and still are alive to ride.. then who gives a fawk about what anyone else thinks about your bike. Did I mention I ride a trek? take the internet for what it is. A place where everyone gets a voice unless you use the "ignore" function. |
My daughter demoed a high-end trek at a recent event and now she wants to buy one, only she's having a hard time justifying the price. If she had an extra $3500 lying around, she'd pull the trigger today. It was perfect for her - great fit, awesome road feel, excellent response, great components, a huge improvement over her current ride. I wish I could just buy it for her. Problem is, it won't accomodate her rack and trunk which she uses for commuting...
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Originally Posted by roadwarrior
(Post 16075781)
There are two types of bike customers:
1. Those that buy on and for performance. 2. Those that buy due to looks. There is little overlap amongst these groups. And on this forum, riders who do not own what you are discussing automatically say whateveer they don't own sucks. It defends their purchase. Been that way for years. It's one of the things that defines this place. And if you are riding pro stuff, none of it sucks. As for me, I ride what I ride due to relationships. Enjoy... |
Originally Posted by ReLLiK75
(Post 16076527)
Actually, you forgot those that buy because they are anti <fill in the blank>. I bought a Look 695 because I'm anti what everyone else is riding. And I wanted a handmade frame. There are only a handful of carbon bike builders that still offer a handmade frame--Look, Colnago, and Time are top that come to my mind.
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Originally Posted by roadwarrior
(Post 16075767)
Oh good lord.
In this epistle this gem was nested. I am still laughing. Nobody's aluminum bike touches the quality of the tubing on a CAAD10 which is why Cannondale offers a $3,500 bike on that frame. You won't find many $3,500 aluminum bikes for sale these days. Wow. An "epistle" , thanks for the complement. It seems Cannondale has upped the ante with it's CAAD 10 Black Inc. A $4100 aluminum road bike- now I'm LMAO I'll just stick to my 1985 C'Dale ST500 and my Scalpel 29er. |
they make some great bikes, but DAMN if they are not (mostly) hideous looking.
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Originally Posted by Long Tom
(Post 16073595)
On the theory that a picture is worth a thousand words:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps638786aa.jpg |
^^^^^Yep, they all look like that.
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Originally Posted by coasting
(Post 16075777)
I love Colnagos. I just like making fun of the pot bellied older man wrapped in a team kit that usually is perched on top of one.
Life is good Coasting. Laugh it up brother. :thumb: |
Originally Posted by Nachoman
(Post 16076435)
Me appreciate it to.
Others, not have way. |
Originally Posted by RobertL
(Post 16076758)
You just proved the OP's point. The bike in the picture, are you really so foolish as to present that as representative of what Trek bikes look like?
I'm saying it's representative of Trek OWNERS. That poor bike didn't tart itself up like that. |
Q: Why do I like to denigrate Trek at every opportunity?
A: Given the ubiquitousness of the brand, I'm guaranteed to offend the maximum number of people possible in one fell swoop. |
It's funny people have these feeling about treks cause I would guess that to a person that does not know anything about bikes I think trek would one of the brand names they recognize as a good bike
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