humor for the day

why would you cry when:

"c. When I was in the local bike shop and a pudgy guy with baggy MTB
shorts and a BMX helmet came in with a Bianchi S9 Matta Ti/Carbon
Record, asking the mechanic to put slime in the tires so it wouldn't
get flats so often.

people get tired of patching the frickin' tires. Even if it is on a
nice bike.

this definately sums up most of the regulars here, everytime they see
*any* bike:

"After doing a quick assessment, you think to yourself: "Junk." Or it
might be an equivalent word, probably with the same number of letters."

x1134x

and I'm sorry but Triathletes soar over pro roadies. They are at the
top of the food chain.

Sure roadies would win the bike *section* but the swimming and running?

x1134x

small change said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

I just don't relate to these sorts of things. I've had pretty nice
bikes since I was 16 and started racing. A reasonably good bike was
necessary to compete. I suppose some people would be impressed, but not
in the peleton. It had to be durable, and good enough bikes are always
light enough to be competitive. Anything too expensive and I was
trading entry fees and tire money for something that wouldn't make a
noticeable difference in performance (I paid for everything on my after
school job wages).
A couple decades (plus) later I'm more impressed with people riding
anything than with what they're riding. I mean come on, a *really*
expensive bike is cheap compared to all kinds of toys people play with.
Why should I be impressed with a lawyer riding (or showing off at the
shop with) a $7000 Seven when the kid at the high school is riding
around on an $9,000 CBR?
As for the pecking order: Triathegeeks ahead of reco mountain bikers?
Please! Sure their VO2 max is better, but most cyclists I know are
kinda weird for riding, they just love to ride. I've never gotten that
impression from triheads. The bike is just part of the competition.
Just what I've observed.

Shawn

My take i guess was based upon pecking order for ATHLETES, i do concede
pecking order for CYCLISTS would probably read as posted

I stand erec, I men corrected.

x1134x

x1134x said:

My take i guess was based upon pecking order for ATHLETES, i do concede
pecking order for CYCLISTS would probably read as posted

Really, with MTBrs near the bottom?

Its a roadie perspective: anyone who's not competing has no reason to
live. Put lycra and a bunch of ugly logos on someone, and these guys get a
full-on boner.

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Quoted message said:

and I'm sorry but Triathletes soar over pro roadies. They are at the
top of the food chain.

Sure roadies would win the bike *section* but the swimming and running?

x1134x

Dude,

It's humor. You're thinking about it too much.

BB said:

x1134x said:

My take i guess was based upon pecking order for ATHLETES, i do concede
pecking order for CYCLISTS would probably read as posted

Really, with MTBrs near the bottom?

Its a roadie perspective: anyone who's not competing has no reason to
live. Put lycra and a bunch of ugly logos on someone, and these guys get a
full-on boner.

HAHAHA, full on boner. Thanks for the laugh there, Blaine. I know a
few mountain bikers who are probably much more fit and definitely
stronger than the skinny little roadies. There are different types of
fitness and road bikes are apples and mountain bikes are oranges,
unless they are a dirt roadie who rides only smooth trails.

JD

JD said:

BB wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Its a roadie perspective: anyone who's not competing has no reason to
live. Put lycra and a bunch of ugly logos on someone, and these guys
get a full-on boner.

Quoted message said:

HAHAHA, full on boner. Thanks for the laugh there, Blaine.

I don't think this BB is /our/ BB. Blaine doesn't use pee-pee words.

:-P

Bill Sornson said:

JD said:

BB wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Its a roadie perspective: anyone who's not competing has no reason to
live. Put lycra and a bunch of ugly logos on someone, and these guys
get a full-on boner.

Quoted message said:

HAHAHA, full on boner. Thanks for the laugh there, Blaine.

I don't think this BB is /our/ BB. Blaine doesn't use pee-pee words.

It looks like our friend has changed his ways, Bill.

While you are on the line, are you going head North and ride in the
Berdoos with Greg and me next weekend? Bring some of those other LoSo
folks too.

JD

JD said:

Bill Sornson said:

JD said:

BB wrote:

Quoted message said:

> Its a roadie perspective: anyone who's not competing has no reason
> to live. Put lycra and a bunch of ugly logos on someone, and these
> guys get a full-on boner.

Quoted message said:

HAHAHA, full on boner. Thanks for the laugh there, Blaine.

I don't think this BB is /our/ BB. Blaine doesn't use pee-pee words.

It looks like our friend has changed his ways, Bill.

Opps. You're right. (I /think/ there's a "BB" on some of the rec groups
that IS a different guy.)

Quoted message said:

While you are on the line, are you going head North and ride in the
Berdoos with Greg and me next weekend? Bring some of those other LoSo
folks too.

First I've heard of it! I'll see what I can shake loose down here...

Bill Sornson said:

JD said:

While you are on the line, are you going head North and ride in the
Berdoos with Greg and me next weekend? Bring some of those other LoSo
folks too.

First I've heard of it! I'll see what I can shake loose down here...

Greg and I talked about it last Sunday and it looks like the weather is
going to be good for it. Drag Miles and Michael up and if Chip is
back, drag that freak too.

JD

Bill Sornson said:

I don't think this BB is /our/ BB. Blaine doesn't use pee-pee words.

Only when talking about roadies. :-)

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Quoted message said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

freakin fantstic, and it applies to so mant om AM-B that it's scary!! sorry,
I've been drinking Teguila...bring it,,,

eben though I can't focus

Quoted message said:

dude that was just toio much, for a person in my capacity...

"Shawn" <sdotcurry@bresnananotherdotnet> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

small change said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

I just don't relate to these sorts of things. I've had pretty nice bikes
since I was 16 and started racing. A reasonably good bike was necessary
to compete. I suppose some people would be impressed, but not in the
peleton. It had to be durable, and good enough bikes are always light
enough to be competitive. Anything too expensive and I was trading entry
fees and tire money for something that wouldn't make a noticeable
difference in performance (I paid for everything on my after school job
wages).
A couple decades (plus) later I'm more impressed with people riding
anything than with what they're riding. I mean come on, a *really*
expensive bike is cheap compared to all kinds of toys people play with.
Why should I be impressed with a lawyer riding (or showing off at the shop
with) a $7000 Seven when the kid at the high school is riding around on an
$9,000 CBR?
As for the pecking order: Triathegeeks ahead of reco mountain bikers?
Please! Sure their VO2 max is better, but most cyclists I know are kinda
weird for riding, they just love to ride. I've never gotten that
impression from triheads. The bike is just part of the competition. Just
what I've observed.

Shawn

small change said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

I once spat on a recumbent rider who sidled up next to me unnoticed.
Really! It wasn't because he was about to pass me. I plopped a loog
right on the top of his head. He was actually pretty cool about it,
considering. I tend to be one of the irritatingly friendly/chatty guys
when on the road.
As far as the 'bikes owned', none touched by Merckx, but a LOT, most in
parts (some down to the bearing level), some with bent frames, but all
much loved AND essential.
/s

small change said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

A little roadie-ish, but still pretty funny.

cycling phrases:

Cyclists are the biggest sandbaggers and secret trainers around.
They'll say anything to soften you up for the kill. Don't let this
happen to you. Study this handy rider's phrasebook to find out what
they really mean when they say:

"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since the
Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than you wash
your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate.

"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape"
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling
and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into
oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your
seat post and spray energy drink in your eyes.

"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium
blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared.
It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign.
Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward.
You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.

"You're doing great, honey"
Translation: Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight.
This is what you get for spending the winter decorating and
eating chocolate. I shoulda married that cute Cat 1 racer when
I had the chance.

"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the
search-and-rescue dogs.

"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport
--
Tom Purvis - http://www.arkansasvalley.net/tpurvis/

Scott Gordo said:

I once spat on a recumbent rider who sidled up next to me unnoticed.
Really! It wasn't because he was about to pass me. I plopped a loog
right on the top of his head. He was actually pretty cool about it,
considering. I tend to be one of the irritatingly friendly/chatty guys
when on the road.

What I wouldn't give to see a video of that! LOL

Bill "OK, maybe not more than fiddy sense" S.

Tom Purvis said:

small change said:

how to be a bike snob:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/?id=2005/nelson_bike_snob

the bicycling food chain:
http://www.rickdenney.com/social.htm

A little roadie-ish, but still pretty funny.

cycling phrases:

Cyclists are the biggest sandbaggers and secret trainers around.
They'll say anything to soften you up for the kill. Don't let this
happen to you. Study this handy rider's phrasebook to find out what
they really mean when they say:

"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since
the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than
you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your
mortgage rate.

"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape"
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling
and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into
oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your
seat post and spray energy drink in your eyes.

"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium
blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared.
It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign.
Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward.
You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.

"You're doing great, honey"
Translation: Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight.
This is what you get for spending the winter decorating and
eating chocolate. I shoulda married that cute Cat 1 racer when
I had the chance.

"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the
search-and-rescue dogs.

"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport

You've got to post these on wreck miss before I swipe 'em! (Giving full
credit, of course 🙂 )

Bill Sornson said:

Scott Gordo said:

I once spat on a recumbent rider who sidled up next to me unnoticed.
Really! It wasn't because he was about to pass me. I plopped a loog
right on the top of his head. He was actually pretty cool about it,
considering. I tend to be one of the irritatingly friendly/chatty guys
when on the road.

What I wouldn't give to see a video of that! LOL

Bill "OK, maybe not more than fiddy sense" S.

I'm telling you, those recumbent guys are a different breed. I spend
inordinate time with cranky roadies, and this guy pedaled on with a
"Hey, [censored] happens" 'tude.
/s