need some help with the "h" word
07-11-07 | 07:17 AM
#26
20-Something Desk Jockey
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From: Tallahassee
Originally Posted by pitboss
what about doing something that actually EDUCATES people about this aspect of cycling. You know - research "safety" bicycles, Marshall Taylor, the first velodromes, speculation on when/where/why track bikes emerged as a popular mode of transportation/working bike.
07-11-07 | 07:23 AM
#27
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Compare hipsters riding trackies on the street to lemmings in the wild. A marketing version of culling the herd. Cashing in on subculture isn't new, do some real research and you could have quite a presentation. I can't wait for all the cheap track frames in a couple years *rubs hands together*...daddy's going to the track...
07-11-07 | 07:35 AM
#28
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
Get the pics from that movie "Blond Ambition" and you'll have your messenger culture corrupted pics.
Do a Google search for top tube protectors. Count the number of companies selling them.
Track the rise in prices for track frames, particularly Japanese ones and especially the NJS certified ones. Look at bike websites from years past; no track/singlespeed/street fixie bikes. Now look at their current websites; everybody is selling one. According to my LBS, Specialized is coming out with a whole lineup of bikes to serve the booming hipster crowd.
And then there's scraper bikes. Don't forget, they are singlespeed, too.
ridin' on my scraper bike, ridin' on my scraper bike.
Do a Google search for top tube protectors. Count the number of companies selling them.
Track the rise in prices for track frames, particularly Japanese ones and especially the NJS certified ones. Look at bike websites from years past; no track/singlespeed/street fixie bikes. Now look at their current websites; everybody is selling one. According to my LBS, Specialized is coming out with a whole lineup of bikes to serve the booming hipster crowd.
And then there's scraper bikes. Don't forget, they are singlespeed, too.
ridin' on my scraper bike, ridin' on my scraper bike.
07-11-07 | 07:50 AM
#29
No Talent Assclown
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From: Southern US :(
Bikes: 1984 Ciocc Designer '84, Custom Columbus EL Keith Anderson -- Ultegra/DA 10sp mix, 2019 Trek Checkpoint AL All-arounder
haha, I nearly fell of my bike when you started singing that to those scraper bike kids.
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07-11-07 | 08:32 AM
#30
jack of one or two trades
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From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
Originally Posted by CF4L
I think you should just do a presentation about LOLCATZ. Everyone likes them. Most people hate bikes. If you want your classmates to like you, which you should, use LOLCATZ.
07-11-07 | 09:20 AM
#31
如果你能讀了這個你講中文
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From: New York
Originally Posted by pitboss
what about doing something that actually EDUCATES people about this aspect of cycling. You know - research "safety" bicycles, Marshall Taylor, the first velodromes, speculation on when/where/why track bikes emerged as a popular mode of transportation/working bike.
If you want to waste people's time - including your own - please, continue showing the stupidest possible angle of track bikes being ridden in the street.
don't fail before beginning your assignment.
If you want to waste people's time - including your own - please, continue showing the stupidest possible angle of track bikes being ridden in the street.
don't fail before beginning your assignment.
You could also juxtapose Keirin Racers with M&Ms and Power Rangers.
07-11-07 | 04:06 PM
#32
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
Originally Posted by Falkon
haha, I nearly fell of my bike when you started singing that to those scraper bike kids.
07-11-07 | 04:45 PM
#33
not actually Nickatina
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From: OR
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Compare hipsters riding trackies on the street to lemmings in the wild. A marketing version of culling the herd. Cashing in on subculture isn't new, do some real research and you could have quite a presentation. I can't wait for all the cheap track frames in a couple years *rubs hands together*...daddy's going to the track...
07-11-07 | 06:02 PM
#34
Originally Posted by samal
alright,
I have to create a powerpoint presentation for a college class. Any topic is open, I just have to keep it "G" rated.
I have to create a powerpoint presentation for a college class. Any topic is open, I just have to keep it "G" rated.
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07-11-07 | 06:26 PM
#35
via hiptop
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From: youngstown, oh
Bikes: wooden lightning, cyclepro conversion, varsity beater, nishiki conversion, fuji conversion
Take it to hipster forums and ask why they ride track bikes, instead of bike forums and ask why some of them are hipsters. I'm not trying to just be flipant with you. This topic is just getting tedious. And why would anyone use powerpoint? Ick
07-11-07 | 07:38 PM
#36
cxmagazine dot com
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From: WI
Bikes: Titus road, Fort CX
Originally Posted by genericbikedude
however crotchety, bitter and hateful the mod is, he is correct. Humor about hipsters will be far more effective juxtaposed against guys on penny farthings, major taylor, eddy merckx, Grahm Obree etc.
You could also juxtapose Keirin Racers with M&Ms and Power Rangers.
You could also juxtapose Keirin Racers with M&Ms and Power Rangers.
haha - classic.
07-11-07 | 08:11 PM
#37
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: IRO Mark V Track Bike, 1976 Schwinn Sprint Fixed Gear Conversion, 1975 Alan Aluminum Lugged Road Bike, Cannondale Touring, GanWell Road
Originally Posted by CF4L
I think you should just do a presentation about LOLCATZ. Everyone likes them. Most people hate bikes. If you want your classmates to like you, which you should, use LOLCATZ.
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07-12-07 | 08:03 AM
#38
Nowadays I see the term hipster as a valid description of a something like a sub-culture, rather than a term with negative connotations. One year ago I'd see about two fixed-gear riders a month, sometimes both being the same rider. These days I see fifteen to twenty riders a month. Aslo see the bikes more and more locked up on the sidewalk, at the organic market etc. All but one or two riders will have that distinctive look:
- riding knickers and cap
- messenger bag
- cards in the back wheel
- frame 4-6cm too small (by roadbike standards) to accomodate...
- massive drop from seat to handlebars
- BIG gears
- track drops, , flip 'n chops, bullhorns, straight, or riser bars
Its cool, its a style and a statement...I guess. At least they're riding bikes. Anyway, I'm glad I set up my fixed as a road bike with F/R brakes, traditional drops, and OP rims.
P.S. [whispered] Psst, anyone want to buy an never-been-used Chrome bag?
- riding knickers and cap
- messenger bag
- cards in the back wheel
- frame 4-6cm too small (by roadbike standards) to accomodate...
- massive drop from seat to handlebars
- BIG gears
- track drops, , flip 'n chops, bullhorns, straight, or riser bars
Its cool, its a style and a statement...I guess. At least they're riding bikes. Anyway, I'm glad I set up my fixed as a road bike with F/R brakes, traditional drops, and OP rims.
P.S. [whispered] Psst, anyone want to buy an never-been-used Chrome bag?
Last edited by pigmode; 07-12-07 at 08:10 AM.
