Is this really what we want?
04-22-16, 12:16 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I admit that I am slow on my bikes and a slow learner as well. That said, I was not surprised this morning when I just now caught the hilarious irony of the OP's name and his "feelings".
Spartan: One of, if not THE most hardened and brutal warriors in all of mankind's history. literally born to be, and trained from infancy, to fear nothing, ignore pain, and kill, kill, kill, kill, and kill more.
A Spartan has asked us to ponder, to reflect on our own behavior, and to consider embracing kindness over roughness. A Spartan has asked us to treat him more gently.
Some things deserve a chuckle. When this particular twist of irony dawned on me I snorted coffee out my nose.
OP. Change your user name to Midwest Milkmaid.
Spartan: One of, if not THE most hardened and brutal warriors in all of mankind's history. literally born to be, and trained from infancy, to fear nothing, ignore pain, and kill, kill, kill, kill, and kill more.
A Spartan has asked us to ponder, to reflect on our own behavior, and to consider embracing kindness over roughness. A Spartan has asked us to treat him more gently.
Some things deserve a chuckle. When this particular twist of irony dawned on me I snorted coffee out my nose.
OP. Change your user name to Midwest Milkmaid.
Or Pampered_Petunia.
04-22-16, 12:23 PM
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04-22-16, 12:40 PM
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y'all are ********.
most of you guys have insulted OP in this thread....i received an infraction fron tejano trackie back when he was an admin for "insulting another member".
ah, the good ol' days!!
most of you guys have insulted OP in this thread....i received an infraction fron tejano trackie back when he was an admin for "insulting another member".
ah, the good ol' days!!
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04-22-16, 01:11 PM
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This is whole thread is beyond silly.
"Why are you guys such jerks?"
The vast majority of posts in this forum result in helpful, good advice and input whether it has to do with SS/FG bikes or not.
"Why are you guys such jerks?"
The vast majority of posts in this forum result in helpful, good advice and input whether it has to do with SS/FG bikes or not.
04-22-16, 01:23 PM
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I hope some of you folks never fall off your bikes. With skin that thin you'll end up in the ER for sure.
04-22-16, 01:36 PM
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04-22-16, 02:38 PM
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Generally I know cyclists to be compassionate, caring people. All of my coaches were basically my best friends, my team mates my rocks. Strangers on the trails smile and wave, rivals on the race course lend a gel. So we cyclists on this forum have a lot to live up to. Why are so many of you so cold to new comers? I'm coming into the SS community after years with the roadies, and many of you have been outright rude.
I'm not trying to make this about me, I don't want your apologies (in fact I fully expect to hear more snarky comments). I just want to ask you guys why you have to be so guarded, why you have to interrogate someone for claiming to love the same sport you love, instead of welcoming them in? It's not a criminal offense to not know as much as you might want, and why in the hell do we have a forum like this if we're not supposed to ask for help? Try to embody the kindness that cycling has built itself around, welcome people in and try to help them get immersed in this amazing community we're lucky enough to be a part of. It honestly made me extremely sad to see how the majority of you guys greet a newcomer.
I'm waiting for all the hateful replies... maybe you'll prove me wrong. We'll see.
I'm not trying to make this about me, I don't want your apologies (in fact I fully expect to hear more snarky comments). I just want to ask you guys why you have to be so guarded, why you have to interrogate someone for claiming to love the same sport you love, instead of welcoming them in? It's not a criminal offense to not know as much as you might want, and why in the hell do we have a forum like this if we're not supposed to ask for help? Try to embody the kindness that cycling has built itself around, welcome people in and try to help them get immersed in this amazing community we're lucky enough to be a part of. It honestly made me extremely sad to see how the majority of you guys greet a newcomer.
I'm waiting for all the hateful replies... maybe you'll prove me wrong. We'll see.
Anyway all that, it's part of what makes Internet forums fun to read (when it's not pointed at you).
04-22-16, 03:07 PM
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We? What do you mean we??
04-22-16, 03:14 PM
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If I had to guess I'd say the "Lycra Lassie" is of a younger age, those of us getting closer and closer to our AARP card can just handle sarcasm. Damn kids need to HTFU 
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+1, vast majority of posts in OP's original thread were even helpful. One person accused him of trolling and he threw a tantrum. Ridiculous.
04-22-16, 06:18 PM
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04-22-16, 06:29 PM
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