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11-30-08 | 05:10 AM

LUUUKE

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New here. Judge my bike pls!

hey guys i'm new to cycling..19 years old.

heres my bike..i was thinking of replacing the handlebars with bullhorns..what do you think of my bike and my idea?

11-30-08 | 05:12 AM

j_amie_

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Dude, You real need to fix your handle bar alignment. It hurts to look at.

11-30-08 | 05:30 AM

mikeclash

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Good lord. Do you not notice slight discomfort while riding? Have you ever seen another bike before?

11-30-08 | 06:26 AM

umd

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since you asked, I think it's a stupid idea and the reason you probably wan to replace them is because, as others have pointed out, you current bar setup is fail. Did you adjust it to be like that, or did you buy the bike that way?

11-30-08 | 06:40 AM

bdcheung

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can we see pictures of you on the bike?

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11-30-08 | 06:42 AM

patentcad

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I say go with the bullhorns.

11-30-08 | 06:45 AM

redirekib

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Was that first pic taken in a discotheque? Ryanf is that you? Are you on leave?

11-30-08 | 06:46 AM

redirekib

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Originally Posted by patentcad

i say go with the bullhorns.

11-30-08 | 06:47 AM

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His arms are deformed.

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11-30-08 | 06:52 AM

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Luke, welcome to the forum. You are sure to get quite a few interesting comments regarding your photos. If you were sincere with your question, I'd suggest you look at some of the other photos of bikes on this site. Adjust your handlebars to look like the others you see, and give that a try for a while. If that doesn't work, I'd highly recommend bullhorn bars with the horns facing skyward.

11-30-08 | 06:57 AM

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rizz

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The wheels don't match. That's a party foul.

11-30-08 | 07:04 AM

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dcbikeguy

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Might as well get the horns - its obvious you don't use the drops. Plus, chicks dig horns.

11-30-08 | 07:06 AM

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LUUUKE

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geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

11-30-08 | 07:08 AM

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redirekib

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From: The Goddard Institute - Area 51-Skunk Works Division - Space Age Materials Lab

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

Please don't go...Anyway we were all just kidding - the handlebars are perfect the way they are. I think pcad has his adjusted that way and he's one of the coolest guys around here.

Last edited by redirekib; 11-30-08 at 07:15 AM.

11-30-08 | 07:12 AM

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dcbikeguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/470422-introduction-road-cycling-forum.html

11-30-08 | 07:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

You should read this thread, entitled "Introduction to the Road Cycling Forum: New Visitors Read Before Entering"
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=470422

11-30-08 | 07:12 AM

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AnthonyG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

Aww come on man. If you jump in a tank of pirañas' you have to expect a few bites

They're not called the road nazi's around here for nothing and suggesting putting some bullhorns on a road bike is a BAD way to start. Tilt the bars up so that the bottom of the drops is level with the ground to start with and see how you go.

Anthony

11-30-08 | 07:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

How will we ever fill the void?

11-30-08 | 08:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

My friend, you can consider yourself lucky . . . these were the gentler souls that commented so far.

First thing you need do is read the Road Cycling Introduction, as dcbikeguy and bdcheung have suggested, so that you are forewarned and fore-armed.

Next consider Paul Barnard's suggestions.

Finally, get some thicker skin . . . this is the internet after all.

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11-30-08 | 08:39 AM

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Bearonabike

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I have judged your bike and find it GUILTY. Now you must surrender it to me.

11-30-08 | 08:51 AM

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Szczuldo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUUUKE

geez. you guys could've been more indirect with your comments.

i told you guys i was new to cycling.

and what? have i ever seen a bike before?

i'm not ever coming back here thats for sure.

HTFU!

you know you will be back, and come on..with a bike like that?! how can you not expect such comments...That thing is gross in all ways possible.

11-30-08 | 08:55 AM

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I miss him already...

11-30-08 | 09:00 AM

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Dang, people!

I know you are all really nice guys, so what's with the hostility to the new guy? Are you taking testosterone supplements along with the matudinal coffee intake?

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11-30-08 | 09:08 AM

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Siu Blue Wind

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Yeah, it's a little soon for initiation. Geeze come on. Give the guy a break. You all were new once. Unless some of you were born with a bike between their legs. (and that had to hurt momma!)

Hey EH....watch them get all mad at US now. *snicker*

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