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03-16-17, 11:59 AM
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I'm confused, do Serious cyclists wave to other cyclists or not?
I do like the idea of a seat cover, if only to get a reaction from the wife.
I do like the idea of a seat cover, if only to get a reaction from the wife.
03-16-17, 12:32 PM
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This is behind me. I thought it looked serious.
You have a number on your bike. And a seat cover.
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And not when you do this.
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You have a number on your bike. And a seat cover.
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And not when you do this.
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That's some VERY SERIOUS seat to handlebar drop!!
03-16-17, 12:47 PM
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03-16-17, 01:04 PM
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03-16-17, 01:05 PM
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03-16-17, 01:10 PM
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I'd like to know more about seriousness offsets.
Like if I don't shave my legs, but I also don't have a potbelly, am I a serious cyclist or not? Feeling pretty confused so far.
Like if I don't shave my legs, but I also don't have a potbelly, am I a serious cyclist or not? Feeling pretty confused so far.
03-16-17, 01:13 PM
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03-16-17, 01:21 PM
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wears long socks
03-16-17, 01:28 PM
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wears long socks
03-16-17, 01:32 PM
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Look at this Fred wearing pro kit on a fancy S-Works with his hairy legs. He's nowhere near skinny enough to be a Serious Cyclist, what a poseur!
03-16-17, 01:44 PM
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Serious cyclists can easily be identified the same way as vegetarians.
How do you know if someone is a serious cyclist?
Don't worry, they'll let you know as soon as they can.
How do you know if someone is a serious cyclist?
Don't worry, they'll let you know as soon as they can.
03-16-17, 01:45 PM
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03-16-17, 01:52 PM
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Actually, someone who follows the rules is a complete noob and are very easy to spot. Someone who doesn't follow the rules ("they're supposed to be satire") is also not a serious cyclist and can be dismissed.
The real trick with the rules is to know that only some must be followed religiously while the rest are completely satirical. Only a truely serious cyclist knows which is which.
The real trick with the rules is to know that only some must be followed religiously while the rest are completely satirical. Only a truely serious cyclist knows which is which.
03-16-17, 02:02 PM
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You can't really tell by this pic but when I saw Sagan at last year's Tour of California his legs were looking pretty slick to me. I'd guess he qualifies as a serious cyclist. But one that does not take himself too seriously--that's key.
03-16-17, 02:05 PM
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If the only pro cyclist they talk about is Sagan then they are not serious cyclists. If they are trying to tell you about Van Keirsbulck's win in Le Samym, then they probably mean business.
03-16-17, 02:06 PM
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Now he is not only "not serious" he's no longer an elite level rider. @Dave Mayer
03-16-17, 02:11 PM
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Well, you have to spell it right first: Le Samyn. Does this constitute a fify? I'm giddy--my first! Where is Indy?
03-16-17, 02:12 PM
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The H3+ is a clincher wheel.
Now he is not only "not serious" he's no longer an elite level rider. @Dave Mayer
Now he is not only "not serious" he's no longer an elite level rider. @Dave Mayer
03-16-17, 02:14 PM
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The H3+ is a clincher wheel.
Now he is not only "not serious" he's no longer an elite level rider. @Dave Mayer
Now he is not only "not serious" he's no longer an elite level rider. @Dave Mayer
03-16-17, 02:25 PM
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03-16-17, 02:27 PM
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03-16-17, 02:31 PM
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Come at me with your stats on Ricardo Rosset's '98 season with Tyrell, bro.