Have to say this....
09-19-13 | 11:55 AM
#176
I'm doing it wrong.
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Did anyone else take note of the final outcome of the recent thread about the guy who dialed it up to 400w and broke his rear triangle on a carbon Trek?
Trek didn't warranty the frame. I've been participating in this thread just for grins; I've got no beef with Trek; just enjoy relatively polite Internet dog piles <g>. However, them denying that guy a new frame was a "whoa...!" moment for sure. I will factor THAT in when next I am bike-shopping.
Trek didn't warranty the frame. I've been participating in this thread just for grins; I've got no beef with Trek; just enjoy relatively polite Internet dog piles <g>. However, them denying that guy a new frame was a "whoa...!" moment for sure. I will factor THAT in when next I am bike-shopping.
09-19-13 | 11:57 AM
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09-19-13 | 12:02 PM
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09-19-13 | 12:06 PM
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That's for sure. But butt-ugly bikes need love, too. I admire you for giving that misfit a forever home. Reminds me of our shelter cat who is FIV+, has a head the size of a cantelope, missing teeth and a bent ear. Now go for broke by adding pink bar tape and a larger saddle bag, assuming you can find a larger saddle bag.
09-19-13 | 12:08 PM
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That's for sure. But butt-ugly bikes need love, too. I admire you for giving that misfit a forever home. Reminds me of our shelter cat who is FIV+, has a head the size of a cantelope, missing teeth and a bent ear. Now go for broke by adding pink bar tape and a larger saddle bag, assuming you can find a larger saddle bag.
09-19-13 | 12:54 PM
#182
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09-19-13 | 01:02 PM
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I, too, partook in the constant Trek hate, bashing everyone who had one, equating a love for Trek with fredly, overweight, weekend pastry riders wearing their Tour de Cure jersey, rocking a double size seat bag and cruising around with mirrors on their helmets, screaming CAR UP! CAR BACK! and pointing out every leaf on the roadway.
I got my start in cycling while riding with the local elitist shop, surrounded by guys on 10K Pinarellos, Colnagos, S Works, etc. all with the mentality that one must look good on a bike regardless of their riding skills, almost in line with the velominati rules. Most of this mentality has rubbed off on me over the past couple of years. I turn my nose up at anyone with a seat bag, I'm a firm believer that talking, smiling, and vocally pointing out objects is strictly off limits. One must wear form fitting clothing at all times, race-cut only, signal and announce with your hands, and always stay calm in a group or peloton.
I bought a Trek.
I've lightened up enough to make fun of myself and even though I'm still a 145# elitist bike racer who would rather ride off into the sunset than be seen with anyone smiling or wearing something I don't approve of, I've accepted the fact that my Trek will always be complimented by the fredliest of freds. They sometimes take issue with things like "why is your handlebar so low?" because of my -17 degree stem, or "are you comfortable with your seat that high and no spacers under your stem?" and sometimes I take it as a compliment.
I love my Trek. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden, and I find it to be very solid and agile.
I got my start in cycling while riding with the local elitist shop, surrounded by guys on 10K Pinarellos, Colnagos, S Works, etc. all with the mentality that one must look good on a bike regardless of their riding skills, almost in line with the velominati rules. Most of this mentality has rubbed off on me over the past couple of years. I turn my nose up at anyone with a seat bag, I'm a firm believer that talking, smiling, and vocally pointing out objects is strictly off limits. One must wear form fitting clothing at all times, race-cut only, signal and announce with your hands, and always stay calm in a group or peloton.
I bought a Trek.
I've lightened up enough to make fun of myself and even though I'm still a 145# elitist bike racer who would rather ride off into the sunset than be seen with anyone smiling or wearing something I don't approve of, I've accepted the fact that my Trek will always be complimented by the fredliest of freds. They sometimes take issue with things like "why is your handlebar so low?" because of my -17 degree stem, or "are you comfortable with your seat that high and no spacers under your stem?" and sometimes I take it as a compliment.
I love my Trek. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden, and I find it to be very solid and agile.
09-19-13 | 01:27 PM
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I, too, partook in the constant Trek hate, bashing everyone who had one, equating a love for Trek with fredly, overweight, weekend pastry riders wearing their Tour de Cure jersey, rocking a double size seat bag and cruising around with mirrors on their helmets, screaming CAR UP! CAR BACK! and pointing out every leaf on the roadway.
I got my start in cycling while riding with the local elitist shop, surrounded by guys on 10K Pinarellos, Colnagos, S Works, etc. all with the mentality that one must look good on a bike regardless of their riding skills, almost in line with the velominati rules. Most of this mentality has rubbed off on me over the past couple of years. I turn my nose up at anyone with a seat bag, I'm a firm believer that talking, smiling, and vocally pointing out objects is strictly off limits. One must wear form fitting clothing at all times, race-cut only, signal and announce with your hands, and always stay calm in a group or peloton.
I bought a Trek.
I've lightened up enough to make fun of myself and even though I'm still a 145# elitist bike racer who would rather ride off into the sunset than be seen with anyone smiling or wearing something I don't approve of, I've accepted the fact that my Trek will always be complimented by the fredliest of freds. They sometimes take issue with things like "why is your handlebar so low?" because of my -17 degree stem, or "are you comfortable with your seat that high and no spacers under your stem?" and sometimes I take it as a compliment.
I love my Trek. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden, and I find it to be very solid and agile.
I got my start in cycling while riding with the local elitist shop, surrounded by guys on 10K Pinarellos, Colnagos, S Works, etc. all with the mentality that one must look good on a bike regardless of their riding skills, almost in line with the velominati rules. Most of this mentality has rubbed off on me over the past couple of years. I turn my nose up at anyone with a seat bag, I'm a firm believer that talking, smiling, and vocally pointing out objects is strictly off limits. One must wear form fitting clothing at all times, race-cut only, signal and announce with your hands, and always stay calm in a group or peloton.
I bought a Trek.
I've lightened up enough to make fun of myself and even though I'm still a 145# elitist bike racer who would rather ride off into the sunset than be seen with anyone smiling or wearing something I don't approve of, I've accepted the fact that my Trek will always be complimented by the fredliest of freds. They sometimes take issue with things like "why is your handlebar so low?" because of my -17 degree stem, or "are you comfortable with your seat that high and no spacers under your stem?" and sometimes I take it as a compliment.
I love my Trek. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden, and I find it to be very solid and agile.
Just foolin'. I will go far enough out on a limb to say (and really mean), "Nice looking bike!"
09-19-13 | 01:40 PM
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