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"? " 42. | |||
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"? " As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? | |||
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"Probably because the gear is designed for the job? "  | |||
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"? 42." Yes Jim but what's the question..?  | |||
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"? As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? " As someone who goes out to ride a bike for fun, what is the point in getting dressed up for exercise | |||
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"Seems sensible to wear cycling clothes for cycling. They'd look daft doing it in a wetsuit and flippers. "Penny farthing? | |||
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"? As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? As someone who goes out to ride a bike for fun, what is the point in getting dressed up for exercise" Why do people wear gym gear to go gym. Or running gear to go jogging? It’s the same it might be going out for fun but it’s still fitness and riding in correct clothing makes it so much more enjoyable | |||
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"Seems sensible to wear cycling clothes for cycling. They'd look daft doing it in a wetsuit and flippers.
Penny farthing? "Penny farthing is flat cap n t suit. | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live "Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion  | |||
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"personally I wear the bottoms for the padding and the tops because of the fact you get the comfort, the fact they keep you cool and are Hi-Viz " | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live "Oh my really | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. " My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science " My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient " Do you really think its worth that kind of money considering the price of other things? | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient Do you really think its worth that kind of money considering the price of other things? " Yes. When you’ve previously worn less expensive things and then you experience the best you immediately feel the difference. It’s like moving from a say a Ford Fiesta to rolls Royce. You’ll instantly feel n see why you’d pay more if you have it | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient Do you really think its worth that kind of money considering the price of other things? Yes. When you’ve previously worn less expensive things and then you experience the best you immediately feel the difference. It’s like moving from a say a Ford Fiesta to rolls Royce. You’ll instantly feel n see why you’d pay more if you have it " Well I wouldn't like to pay that much more. I feel they would of seen me coming. Everyone to their own though. On a competitive level where winning money is involved then I see it justified more but for Joe Bloggs no. | |||
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"Seems sensible to wear cycling clothes for cycling. They'd look daft doing it in a wetsuit and flippers. "You obviously haven't seen my dolphin on a tricycle then | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science " It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing  | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing "E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger "They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing. I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger
They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing.
I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny. "I did a bit more than just ride around the park. I was riding over 1000 per month on my bike and many don’t do that in a car. I also raced bikes. But as long as these people are happy to spend there money, have lightweight bikes, wear Lycra, shave there legs or whatever else cyclists get judged over then why the need to judge? | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger
They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing.
I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny.
I did a bit more than just ride around the park. I was riding over 1000 per month on my bike and many don’t do that in a car. I also raced bikes.
But as long as these people are happy to spend there money, have lightweight bikes, wear Lycra, shave there legs or whatever else cyclists get judged over then why the need to judge?
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger
They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing.
I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny.
I did a bit more than just ride around the park. I was riding over 1000 per month on my bike and many don’t do that in a car. I also raced bikes.
But as long as these people are happy to spend there money, have lightweight bikes, wear Lycra, shave there legs or whatever else cyclists get judged over then why the need to judge?
Because it's silly, silly
"People might think we silly for chatting in forums on a swingers site or going to clubs for swingers. But I’m sure you’d disagree if someone told you. | |||
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"? As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? As someone who goes out to ride a bike for fun, what is the point in getting dressed up for exercise" For fun is one thing, but there will be some serious bike riders who require the get up | |||
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"? As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? As someone who goes out to ride a bike for fun, what is the point in getting dressed up for exercise For fun is one thing, but there will be some serious bike riders who require the get up" It makes the ride so much more comfortable having the right gear and I’ve only listed a few of the benefits about. But it’s not for anyone to judge them x | |||
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"Seems sensible to wear cycling clothes for cycling. They'd look daft doing it in a wetsuit and flippers. "Reminds me of the quote by Irina Dunn;"A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle," | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger
They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing.
I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny.
I did a bit more than just ride around the park. I was riding over 1000 per month on my bike and many don’t do that in a car. I also raced bikes.
But as long as these people are happy to spend there money, have lightweight bikes, wear Lycra, shave there legs or whatever else cyclists get judged over then why the need to judge?
Because it's silly, silly
People might think we silly for chatting in forums on a swingers site or going to clubs for swingers. But I’m sure you’d disagree if someone told you. "I'm sure people think I'm silly for lots of reasons. They are probably right | |||
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"? As someone who used to race bikes how long have you got for them answer? As someone who goes out to ride a bike for fun, what is the point in getting dressed up for exercise For fun is one thing, but there will be some serious bike riders who require the get up It makes the ride so much more comfortable having the right gear and I’ve only listed a few of the benefits about. But it’s not for anyone to judge them x " Totally agree x | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
E-bikes are bollocks for fitness I agree. But the other stuff I disagree with. You wouldn’t want to go running in weighed trainers yet it would make your legs stronger
They actually sell ankle and wrist weights for adding to the exercise and lots of people run with a weighted backpack. Would only expect serious fitness fanatics to do that but it is a thing.
I get being comfy and having the right gear but spending thousands on an ultralight bike to ride round the park on is a bit silly. Same for wearing lycra unless you are racing, even then it's funny.
I did a bit more than just ride around the park. I was riding over 1000 per month on my bike and many don’t do that in a car. I also raced bikes.
But as long as these people are happy to spend there money, have lightweight bikes, wear Lycra, shave there legs or whatever else cyclists get judged over then why the need to judge?
Because it's silly, silly
People might think we silly for chatting in forums on a swingers site or going to clubs for swingers. But I’m sure you’d disagree if someone told you.
I'm sure people think I'm silly for lots of reasons.
They are probably right "Lol I’m 100% certain people think far worse of me and not just because I used to cycle n race bikes. It’s just a bit sad how people get judged for something that they enjoy | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing "Thats not how ebikes work...  
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable"They do when you build your own. They dont have to be just pedal assist. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable" this. And to be honest I dont quite understand a lot of other sports. Golf outfits, bowling attire etc etc, but if they're happy and they're into it, crack on. They're not doing it for me!! | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable"Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
They do when you build your own. They dont have to be just pedal assist."Yes but then that's not an ebike. Nor is it legal. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
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Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
Good for you. It’s not about showing off. "Are you sure? There seems to be a lot of talk about how much things cost and how great and light peoples stuff is. Didn't you just say "you get what you pay for"? | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
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"Maybe the people all geared up like they were in the tour De France wear the same gear in competition..the gear is designed for its purpose as already mentioned in other posts here and whatever sport a person partakes in the fear is designed to benefit the person in comfort and purpose and as regards the cost people spend on items involved in whatever they do it's an individual thing ...some spend astronomical amounts on gear but it still won't make them better than a lot because the better sports people may have the same level of quality gear but are just better ,stronger at the sport..it's like a guitarist ,a guy could have a cheap guitar and be able to play the thing like Angus Young or a guy could spend thousands on one and can't play for shit then of course you get the guy with the expensive guitar and can play the hell out of it...every situation is different and l would never bust anyone's bubble regards what they want to wear training .. cycling... working out ...whatever...they wear it or use it cause they want to ...simple really ...keep Rocking " | |||
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"Maybe the people all geared up like they were in the tour De France wear the same gear in competition..the gear is designed for its purpose as already mentioned in other posts here and whatever sport a person partakes in the fear is designed to benefit the person in comfort and purpose and as regards the cost people spend on items involved in whatever they do it's an individual thing ...some spend astronomical amounts on gear but it still won't make them better than a lot because the better sports people may have the same level of quality gear but are just better ,stronger at the sport..it's like a guitarist ,a guy could have a cheap guitar and be able to play the thing like Angus Young or a guy could spend thousands on one and can't play for shit then of course you get the guy with the expensive guitar and can play the hell out of it...every situation is different and l would never bust anyone's bubble regards what they want to wear training .. cycling... working out ...whatever...they wear it or use it cause they want to ...simple really ...keep Rocking
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
If someone works hard for there wages why shouldn’t they spend it however they want or show off however they want. Car drivers do it all the time. Look at my v8 whatever "I didnt say they cant, I just said it's amusing. Feel free to laugh at me if you see me on my old bike in the 'wrong' gear. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
If someone works hard for there wages why shouldn’t they spend it however they want or show off however they want. Car drivers do it all the time. Look at my v8 whatever
I didnt say they cant, I just said it's amusing. Feel free to laugh at me if you see me on my old bike in the 'wrong' gear."I don’t laugh or get amused by anyone doing anything they want thats the point. Maybe others could offer me and every other cyclist in Lycra the same decency | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
Good for you. It’s not about showing off.
Are you sure? There seems to be a lot of talk about how much things cost and how great and light peoples stuff is. Didn't you just say "you get what you pay for"?"People do that with all manner of things though. Is it that different to having a flash TV, the latest phone,, flash cars, arguably far cheaper options are available for all of these than most people buy | |||
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"Makes them more aerodynamic. Plus for men, it makes their cock and balls look epic
The amount of times i’ve almost crashed my car due to eyeballing cyclists knackers when they’ve been stood next to their bike....."I’ve got some pictures in Lycra if you’d like hehe | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
Good for you. It’s not about showing off.
Are you sure? There seems to be a lot of talk about how much things cost and how great and light peoples stuff is. Didn't you just say "you get what you pay for"?
People do that with all manner of things though. Is it that different to having a flash TV, the latest phone,, flash cars, arguably far cheaper options are available for all of these than most people buy"Agreed | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
If someone works hard for there wages why shouldn’t they spend it however they want or show off however they want. Car drivers do it all the time. Look at my v8 whatever
I didnt say they cant, I just said it's amusing. Feel free to laugh at me if you see me on my old bike in the 'wrong' gear."Oddly I doubt that would ever happen. Your inverted snobbery is probably one way. I have often said that one of the things I find most endearing about the triathlon scene is the amount of cheap bikes people use. Invariably these are racked next to some pretty impressive super bikes but theres no judgement either way | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science It always amuses me when people ride a bike for exercise but buy the lightest bike and tightest gear, to make it easier. I know someone that bought a electric bike, to get fit. Doesn't even have to pedal the fucking thing
Thats not how ebikes work...
Oh and my best bike is stupidly light, it's not about being easier its about being more enjoyable
Its normally about showing off. I can have plenty of fun on my stupidly heavy old bike, and without lycra.
Good for you. It’s not about showing off.
Are you sure? There seems to be a lot of talk about how much things cost and how great and light peoples stuff is. Didn't you just say "you get what you pay for"?
People do that with all manner of things though. Is it that different to having a flash TV, the latest phone,, flash cars, arguably far cheaper options are available for all of these than most people buy"It's exactly the same and i think people are missing my point. If you buy something flash that you are going to use to its potential then good on you. If it's just to look flash then you are a bit of a cock. | |||
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"I think the real question has to be why are people so judgemental about other people’s hobbies. "
Well said . I'm a cyclist , though my girls are on turbo trainers at the moment. I'm walking for my one a day
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"I think the real question has to be why are people so judgemental about other people’s hobbies.
Well said . I'm a cyclist , though my girls are on turbo trainers at the moment. I'm walking for my one a day
The clothes are perfect for the job, padded pants to protect your posterior and the shirts wick away the sweat .
It's the same as people going to the footy with their teams shirt on "Good on the girls been on the turbo mate | |||
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"I think the real question has to be why are people so judgemental about other people’s hobbies.
Well said . I'm a cyclist , though my girls are on turbo trainers at the moment. I'm walking for my one a day
The clothes are perfect for the job, padded pants to protect your posterior and the shirts wick away the sweat .
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"I go cycling a fair bit but the only lycra I wear is some of those shorts with the gel arse padding, and I wear them under normal shorts so I'm not treating the public to the outline of my cock and balls, and I don't wear those mirrored wrap around Oakley sunglasses either. I also go to the gym a lot (in normal times) but again I just wear normal shorts and a T-shirt or vest, not the entire Gymshark range. Some people just have to 'look the part' in anything like that, like those ramblers who always have to have the two sticks and the khaki wide brim jungle hat even though they're just walking through town." And what’s wrong with looking the part? I would judge you in normal clothes and my Oakleys have interchangeable lenses so not always mirrored. Sometimes clear lenses but keep shit out my eyes | |||
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"I think the real question has to be why are people so judgemental about other people’s hobbies.
Well said . I'm a cyclist , though my girls are on turbo trainers at the moment. I'm walking for my one a day
The clothes are perfect for the job, padded pants to protect your posterior and the shirts wick away the sweat .
It's the same as people going to the footy with their teams shirt on
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"My dog keeps chasing people dressed in lycra on a bike. I've taken the bike off him" I’m more interested where he got a Lycra suit from | |||
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"This probably isnt the thread to mention I spent a grand on a pair of wheels fir one race last year is it? " Of course it is it’s about showing off hehe I’ve had everything from time trial bikes, disc wheels, lightweight climbing bikes, aero road bikes, winter road bikes. Plus a Wattbike. But hey it’s personal choice. I work hard for my money  | |||
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"I go cycling a fair bit but the only lycra I wear is some of those shorts with the gel arse padding, and I wear them under normal shorts so I'm not treating the public to the outline of my cock and balls, and I don't wear those mirrored wrap around Oakley sunglasses either. I also go to the gym a lot (in normal times) but again I just wear normal shorts and a T-shirt or vest, not the entire Gymshark range. Some people just have to 'look the part' in anything like that, like those ramblers who always have to have the two sticks and the khaki wide brim jungle hat even though they're just walking through town. And what’s wrong with looking the part? I would judge you in normal clothes and my Oakleys have interchangeable lenses so not always mirrored. Sometimes clear lenses but keep shit out my eyes " I guess it's only like squaddies, hardly any of my kit is the issued stuff as I've spent a load of my own money on decent daysack, webbing, boots, gloves etc to make my life easier out in the field. Plus it looks loads more 'ally' than issued kit  | |||
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"I think the real question has to be why are people so judgemental about other people’s hobbies.
Well said . I'm a cyclist , though my girls are on turbo trainers at the moment. I'm walking for my one a day
The clothes are perfect for the job, padded pants to protect your posterior and the shirts wick away the sweat .
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"I go cycling a fair bit but the only lycra I wear is some of those shorts with the gel arse padding, and I wear them under normal shorts so I'm not treating the public to the outline of my cock and balls, and I don't wear those mirrored wrap around Oakley sunglasses either. I also go to the gym a lot (in normal times) but again I just wear normal shorts and a T-shirt or vest, not the entire Gymshark range. Some people just have to 'look the part' in anything like that, like those ramblers who always have to have the two sticks and the khaki wide brim jungle hat even though they're just walking through town. And what’s wrong with looking the part? I would judge you in normal clothes and my Oakleys have interchangeable lenses so not always mirrored. Sometimes clear lenses but keep shit out my eyes I guess it's only like squaddies, hardly any of my kit is the issued stuff as I've spent a load of my own money on decent daysack, webbing, boots, gloves etc to make my life easier out in the field. Plus it looks loads more 'ally' than issued kit "Yep exactly the same. Though I’ve said earlier. Cycling never gets easier you just get faster | |||
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"Also with the bike so much is about the fit and feel.. Its amazing how different they feel even within the same brand... I love my road bike, with a changes of kit, it is perfect for me in everyway. I think you'll find most people with a keen interest in something buy the best they can afford, that is right for them." | |||
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run. "Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol | |||
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol "Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres. | |||
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"For all you roadies, are you familiar / following The Rules
I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol
Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres. "I have a pump on my frame and ankle socks | |||
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"So Lycra moves with the body and reduces chafing. Cycling shorts have a comfort pad in the called a chamois that stops a rider getting saddle sores. Lycra doesn’t flap in the wind so reduce drag and increase aerodynamics making the rider more efficient. It also breaths so the rider doesn’t overheat as well as pulling sweat away from the body. Again increasing comfort levels. Hope that answers your question "This. Saves me writing it | |||
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"Seems sensible to wear cycling clothes for cycling. They'd look daft doing it in a wetsuit and flippers. "They look daft in their Lycra - at least in flippers and wetsuit they could make people laugh!! As it is, in Lycra all they do is make people want to run them over..... | |||
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol
Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres.
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol
Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres. "Just wrong. After lockdown I’m coming to sort that out | |||
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"So Lycra moves with the body and reduces chafing. Cycling shorts have a comfort pad in the called a chamois that stops a rider getting saddle sores. Lycra doesn’t flap in the wind so reduce drag and increase aerodynamics making the rider more efficient. It also breaths so the rider doesn’t overheat as well as pulling sweat away from the body. Again increasing comfort levels. Hope that answers your question
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol
Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres.
I have a pump on my frame and ankle socks
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"This probably isnt the thread to mention I spent a grand on a pair of wheels fir one race last year is it? Of course it is it’s about showing off hehe I’ve had everything from time trial bikes, disc wheels, lightweight climbing bikes, aero road bikes, winter road bikes. Plus a Wattbike. But hey it’s personal choice. I work hard for my money "I had a disc on my track bike (second hand, £150 quid) and thankfully my time trialling days were back in the 90s when it was less of an arms race. That said if I was young and keen and racing time trials now I think I would love aero testing, it would pander to the obsessive in me! I did kinda need new wheels, we have a £2k budget for bike to work and Dolan did me a deal on a campag chorus equipped tuono but I massively compromised on the wheels to come in under budget! So the following years budget went on a pair of carbon cosmics and they really do fly (plus the whooshing noise when you sprint is pretty fucking cool). It's a far nicer bike than I can justify for summer riding and the occassional duathlon. But it is an absolute joy to ride and for me that is priceless | |||
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I don’t follow the rules anyway. My rides are regularly preceded by a swim and followed by a run.
Triathlete? The rules weren’t made for you guys lol. But keep up the good work. I can’t run and I’d drown in the swim lol
Yeah. My mate constantly rips into me about it. He got me the book for Christmas a few years ago and I now look for random rules to break. Like the valves on my tyres don’t line up with the decals on the tyres. "WHAT????
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion "I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours? | |||
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"This probably isnt the thread to mention I spent a grand on a pair of wheels fir one race last year is it? Of course it is it’s about showing off hehe I’ve had everything from time trial bikes, disc wheels, lightweight climbing bikes, aero road bikes, winter road bikes. Plus a Wattbike. But hey it’s personal choice. I work hard for my money
I had a disc on my track bike (second hand, £150 quid) and thankfully my time trialling days were back in the 90s when it was less of an arms race. That said if I was young and keen and racing time trials now I think I would love aero testing, it would pander to the obsessive in me!
I did kinda need new wheels, we have a £2k budget for bike to work and Dolan did me a deal on a campag chorus equipped tuono but I massively compromised on the wheels to come in under budget! So the following years budget went on a pair of carbon cosmics and they really do fly (plus the whooshing noise when you sprint is pretty fucking cool).
It's a far nicer bike than I can justify for summer riding and the occassional duathlon. But it is an absolute joy to ride and for me that is priceless "When I was racing my disc wheel made the best noise loved it. I love all bikes and judge nobody for what they have. That’s my point all along. It’s personal choice and that shouldn’t be mocked or classed as amusing | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them "Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it. Sorted | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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Oh dear you really are clutching at straws now aren’t you now everyone been having a nice chat around cycling. Let’s just agree to disagree on your judgemental thoughts on the topic and go our separate ways because I’ll be honest with you we could go round in cycles all day and I can’t be arsed having not slept all night "It's not really clutching at straws. Its blatant proof of you doing exactly what you claim makes me judgemental. As for your nice little conversation, the majority of it was spent judging me as judgemental so I am quite on topic thank you very much and for what it's worth, the op asked about wearing lycra, not what wheels you bought. So dont get all high and mighty with me when you are guilty of all the accusations you make. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient " You can get a pair of very good quality motorbike race boots for that money, and theyre designed as a safety garment.. out of ignorance on my behalf, what do 300 quid bike shoes offer over 50 quid ones as none will save your ankle in the event of a crash | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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Oh dear you really are clutching at straws now aren’t you now everyone been having a nice chat around cycling. Let’s just agree to disagree on your judgemental thoughts on the topic and go our separate ways because I’ll be honest with you we could go round in cycles all day and I can’t be arsed having not slept all night
It's not really clutching at straws. Its blatant proof of you doing exactly what you claim makes me judgemental.
As for your nice little conversation, the majority of it was spent judging me as judgemental so I am quite on topic thank you very much and for what it's worth, the op asked about wearing lycra, not what wheels you bought.
So dont get all high and mighty with me when you are guilty of all the accusations you make.
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science My most expensive cycling shoes were nearly £300. Again stiff carbon sole light weight and more efficient You can get a pair of very good quality motorbike race boots for that money, and theyre designed as a safety garment.. out of ignorance on my behalf, what do 300 quid bike shoes offer over 50 quid ones as none will save your ankle in the event of a crash" You're comparing apples and pears. Cycling shoes are designed for protection. | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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Oh dear you really are clutching at straws now aren’t you now everyone been having a nice chat around cycling. Let’s just agree to disagree on your judgemental thoughts on the topic and go our separate ways because I’ll be honest with you we could go round in cycles all day and I can’t be arsed having not slept all night
It's not really clutching at straws. Its blatant proof of you doing exactly what you claim makes me judgemental.
As for your nice little conversation, the majority of it was spent judging me as judgemental so I am quite on topic thank you very much and for what it's worth, the op asked about wearing lycra, not what wheels you bought.
So dont get all high and mighty with me when you are guilty of all the accusations you make.
Hang on. Every post you have made on this thread has been judgemental at the very least. So I'm not sure you get to be the victim here... "I'm not being the victim, nor have I denied judging, I even invited you to judge me back. See I understand that people judge, even the ones that say they dont (as proven by this thread, you judged me to be an inverted snob remember?) That said I am not going to tolerate hypocrisy from people with their lycra in a bunch. Especially when they become a condescending arsehole. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. " I think your missing the bigger picture. Some people will pay thousands on bats and a good walk spoilt to follow a little white ball. Some people will pay thousands on a stick and string to catch a fishy from a pool of water. Some people will pay thousands on a rust bucket so it can crank up the sound to 170 decibels. Some people will pay thousands to have little trains run on time round there choo choo track Some people will pay thousands on kinky latex and a dungeon to be humiliated by a goddess. It is all relative. If you have a hobby and you are serious about that hobby. You will buy the best that you can to enjoy the hobby more. | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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Oh dear you really are clutching at straws now aren’t you now everyone been having a nice chat around cycling. Let’s just agree to disagree on your judgemental thoughts on the topic and go our separate ways because I’ll be honest with you we could go round in cycles all day and I can’t be arsed having not slept all night
It's not really clutching at straws. Its blatant proof of you doing exactly what you claim makes me judgemental.
As for your nice little conversation, the majority of it was spent judging me as judgemental so I am quite on topic thank you very much and for what it's worth, the op asked about wearing lycra, not what wheels you bought.
So dont get all high and mighty with me when you are guilty of all the accusations you make.
Hang on. Every post you have made on this thread has been judgemental at the very least. So I'm not sure you get to be the victim here...
I'm not being the victim, nor have I denied judging, I even invited you to judge me back. See I understand that people judge, even the ones that say they dont (as proven by this thread, you judged me to be an inverted snob remember?)
That said I am not going to tolerate hypocrisy from people with their lycra in a bunch. Especially when they become a condescending arsehole. "I'm not sure who is being condescending. Or hypocritical. The thread was about why do people wear lycra. People have replied. The thread evolved in to equipment because you brought up people riding super light bikes "it always amuses me when people buy the lightest bikes" yet you then complain people are off topic. Your sole input has been to belittle people, describing choices as silly, funny, show offs, flash, cocks... I think you'll agree all those terms are judgemental and have a negative connotation. We get it. You don't like cyclists. You dont like people spending money on things you see as pointless and you dont think people need to wear lycra. All entirely subjective opinions that you don't want to debate, which is of course fine but a little contradictory to how a forum and a discussion work. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. I think your missing the bigger picture. Some people will pay thousands on bats and a good walk spoilt to follow a little white ball. Some people will pay thousands on a stick and string to catch a fishy from a pool of water. Some people will pay thousands on a rust bucket so it can crank up the sound to 170 decibels. Some people will pay thousands to have little trains run on time round there choo choo track Some people will pay thousands on kinky latex and a dungeon to be humiliated by a goddess. It is all relative. If you have a hobby and you are serious about that hobby. You will buy the best that you can to enjoy the hobby more. " This. | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live
Haha if I saw my neighbour do that I’d be pissing my pants as I poured them a glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion
I've just come back to this thread and seen this. Can I ask why you would laugh at them for their personal choices but I cant laugh at you for yours?
Because cyclists wearing appropriate clothes is very different to someone wearing a ball gown to do household chores. But I also said I’d pour them a Prosecco too so actually enjoying there choice with them
Looking daft is the same regardless, and I enjoy laughing at your choice so we can both enjoy it.
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Oh dear you really are clutching at straws now aren’t you now everyone been having a nice chat around cycling. Let’s just agree to disagree on your judgemental thoughts on the topic and go our separate ways because I’ll be honest with you we could go round in cycles all day and I can’t be arsed having not slept all night
It's not really clutching at straws. Its blatant proof of you doing exactly what you claim makes me judgemental.
As for your nice little conversation, the majority of it was spent judging me as judgemental so I am quite on topic thank you very much and for what it's worth, the op asked about wearing lycra, not what wheels you bought.
So dont get all high and mighty with me when you are guilty of all the accusations you make.
Hang on. Every post you have made on this thread has been judgemental at the very least. So I'm not sure you get to be the victim here...
I'm not being the victim, nor have I denied judging, I even invited you to judge me back. See I understand that people judge, even the ones that say they dont (as proven by this thread, you judged me to be an inverted snob remember?)
That said I am not going to tolerate hypocrisy from people with their lycra in a bunch. Especially when they become a condescending arsehole.
I'm not sure who is being condescending. Or hypocritical.
The thread was about why do people wear lycra. People have replied. The thread evolved in to equipment because you brought up people riding super light bikes "it always amuses me when people buy the lightest bikes" yet you then complain people are off topic.
Your sole input has been to belittle people, describing choices as silly, funny, show offs, flash, cocks... I think you'll agree all those terms are judgemental and have a negative connotation.
We get it. You don't like cyclists. You dont like people spending money on things you see as pointless and you dont think people need to wear lycra. All entirely subjective opinions that you don't want to debate, which is of course fine but a little contradictory to how a forum and a discussion work.
"You where hypocritical in the post where you judged me to be an inverted snob, in the same post saying you dont judge. Martin Bob was hypocritical for trying to make a big deal out of me saying its funny to see someone don their lycra for a ride round the park after saying he would laugh st a woman in a ball gown putting the bin out. He was condescending when trying to imply I didnt have a point despite me quoting his double standards and was an arsehole in the way he responded. As for going off topic, you forgot to include the bit where it says lycra in you quote of me. I didnt say anything about going off topic until the guy who was WAY of topic tried to say I am taking it off topic. You, bikemonkey avoided my comment where I explained my point and now you try to imply that i dont want a debate, and to finish of you try and misrepresent what I have said. I dont mind cyclists, (i am one occasionally) i dont care what people spend their money on either. I just take amusement in them looking like a tit. (As did _artinbob with the ball gown example but I don't see you saying anything about that. Hypocrisy again) | |||
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"There are different angles to the OPs stance. The sports researchers invent clothing and equipment for marginal gains at the pinnacle of competitive sport. This filters down eventually to the average rider at a cost and a whole set of incentives kick in for those who want to belong, those who identify with their idols, those who want to look the part and those who want to display their wealth. It's all about choice. I just wear an old pair of rugby shorts and a faded TShirt and love powering past the peletons of lycra boys and girls on my old butchers bike.. for me, it's about my ability and training regime and not how I look.. I train to sweat and not to pose..." | |||
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"I have a theory... When we are following a cyclist doing 12mph for three miles down a country lane too narrow to overtake them, do they dress like that to get an extra kick out of knowing we're pissed off, not being held up by a cycling twonk but a cycling twonk dressed like a fairy? I had always assumed similar to Chris Akabusi they were dressed like that to reduce wind resistance but had never figured out why in that case Chris didn't also sport an elongated penis shaped helmet while racing? It is just a theory though, yet to be tested by official government scientists at a less busy time." Do you feel the same when it's a horse rider ? Or a person learning to drive ? It's a PUBLIC right of way not a cars only at the MAXIMUM speed way Be understanding of other road users they have an equal right to use that right of way you have a responsibility for ensuring everyone remains safe | |||
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"I have a theory... When we are following a cyclist doing 12mph for three miles down a country lane too narrow to overtake them, do they dress like that to get an extra kick out of knowing we're pissed off, not being held up by a cycling twonk but a cycling twonk dressed like a fairy? I had always assumed similar to Chris Akabusi they were dressed like that to reduce wind resistance but had never figured out why in that case Chris didn't also sport an elongated penis shaped helmet while racing? It is just a theory though, yet to be tested by official government scientists at a less busy time. Do you feel the same when it's a horse rider ? Or a person learning to drive ? It's a PUBLIC right of way not a cars only at the MAXIMUM speed way Be understanding of other road users they have an equal right to use that right of way you have a responsibility for ensuring everyone remains safe " | |||
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"I have a theory... When we are following a cyclist doing 12mph for three miles down a country lane too narrow to overtake them, do they dress like that to get an extra kick out of knowing we're pissed off, not being held up by a cycling twonk but a cycling twonk dressed like a fairy? I had always assumed similar to Chris Akabusi they were dressed like that to reduce wind resistance but had never figured out why in that case Chris didn't also sport an elongated penis shaped helmet while racing? It is just a theory though, yet to be tested by official government scientists at a less busy time." If you was driving behind me you’d be going faster than 12mph. I cycle up some of the climbs in Peak District quicker than that. I can ride a 10 mile time trial in around 20mins. That’s an average speed of 30mph. | |||
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"What's the point here except to pick on a minority? Why not start asking why certain religions wear particular garments too? Go on I know you want to! Typical Daily Mail trolling if you ask me. I cycle 30 miles a day, I wear what I wear for comfort and safety. I have a good medium priced bike for my needs and reliability (c £1000 when I bought it). I obey traffic laws (unlike many drivers speeding or using mobile phones whilst driving). And yes I know a visual minority of cyclists do flout the rules which gets people's back up including me! So let's also take a look at people that buy performance cars when the UK speed limit is 30/50/70 or 4x4s for driving around London? Or guys that haven't kicked a ball since they were 11 years old now with a massive beer belly and sporting a football top? Or golfers that spend 1000s in clubs (basically a metal stick) FFS who are you to judge what people wear or do as long as they are not harming others! End of rant" Exactly this love it  | |||
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"What's the point here except to pick on a minority? Why not start asking why certain religions wear particular garments too? Go on I know you want to! Typical Daily Mail trolling if you ask me. I cycle 30 miles a day, I wear what I wear for comfort and safety. I have a good medium priced bike for my needs and reliability (c £1000 when I bought it). I obey traffic laws (unlike many drivers speeding or using mobile phones whilst driving). And yes I know a visual minority of cyclists do flout the rules which gets people's back up including me! So let's also take a look at people that buy performance cars when the UK speed limit is 30/50/70 or 4x4s for driving around London? Or guys that haven't kicked a ball since they were 11 years old now with a massive beer belly and sporting a football top? Or golfers that spend 1000s in clubs (basically a metal stick) FFS who are you to judge what people wear or do as long as they are not harming others! End of rant Exactly this love it "Don't listen to me. I even wear football boots to play football. | |||
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"What's the point here except to pick on a minority? Why not start asking why certain religions wear particular garments too? Go on I know you want to! Typical Daily Mail trolling if you ask me. I cycle 30 miles a day, I wear what I wear for comfort and safety. I have a good medium priced bike for my needs and reliability (c £1000 when I bought it). I obey traffic laws (unlike many drivers speeding or using mobile phones whilst driving). And yes I know a visual minority of cyclists do flout the rules which gets people's back up including me! So let's also take a look at people that buy performance cars when the UK speed limit is 30/50/70 or 4x4s for driving around London? Or guys that haven't kicked a ball since they were 11 years old now with a massive beer belly and sporting a football top? Or golfers that spend 1000s in clubs (basically a metal stick) FFS who are you to judge what people wear or do as long as they are not harming others! End of rant Exactly this love it
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science " I prefer custom made bikes, why pay that amount out to have make it fit with stem sizes and seat tubes. I built my last bike on a Harry Quinn frame building course in 93, the man himself followed me for a mile when riding to his workshop. He built the frame to fit like a glove, which it did then and still does now. I would like to upgrade the Campag groupset, but can't find one I like. | |||
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"Some people wear ball gowns to take their rubbish out these days. Live and let live " I dress for business meeting when I'm sat in my front room using Skype with the video turned off. | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science I prefer custom made bikes, why pay that amount out to have make it fit with stem sizes and seat tubes. I built my last bike on a Harry Quinn frame building course in 93, the man himself followed me for a mile when riding to his workshop. He built the frame to fit like a glove, which it did then and still does now. I would like to upgrade the Campag groupset, but can't find one I like." The chrome version of the potenza groupset looks brilliant on steel frames | |||
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"Why do guys who like fast Japanese sports cars always dress up like they're in the Fast and the furious? Why don't people go clay pigeon shooting dressed like Ali Gee? Why do men with tattoos all have beards? Why are women with short blue hair and Dr Martins always vegans?" Why are there no Polo hooligans | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science I prefer custom made bikes, why pay that amount out to have make it fit with stem sizes and seat tubes. I built my last bike on a Harry Quinn frame building course in 93, the man himself followed me for a mile when riding to his workshop. He built the frame to fit like a glove, which it did then and still does now. I would like to upgrade the Campag groupset, but can't find one I like." That bike was custom built for me. Include professional bike fit. It also had ultegra di2 on it. So I was very comfortable on it. To the fact my longest ride on it is just shy of 150 miles with an average speed of 18mph. | |||
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There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
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"Whenever I'm trying to get to work and I see the tour de France on my way, I can't help but eye roll.
There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
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"? " Is this a serious question or are you just bored mate? | |||
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"Whenever I'm trying to get to work and I see the tour de France on my way, I can't help but eye roll.
There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
Do you beep at cars and want to better their drivers for slowing you down?"You can't compare that to guys intentionally riding side by side along a busy narrow road, when they could do everyone a favour and ride in single file | |||
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"? Is this a serious question or are you just bored mate?" Both | |||
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"Whenever I'm trying to get to work and I see the tour de France on my way, I can't help but eye roll.
There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
Do you beep at cars and want to better their drivers for slowing you down?
You can't compare that to guys intentionally riding side by side along a busy narrow road, when they could do everyone a favour and ride in single file "If road is narrow yes single file. If one lane in each direction then side by side... means you can overtake them safer and quicker | |||
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"Whenever I'm trying to get to work and I see the tour de France on my way, I can't help but eye roll.
There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
Do you beep at cars and want to better their drivers for slowing you down?
You can't compare that to guys intentionally riding side by side along a busy narrow road, when they could do everyone a favour and ride in single file
If road is narrow yes single file. If one lane in each direction then side by side... means you can overtake them safer and quicker "You can over take them safer and quicker side by side? I wouldn't of thought that. | |||
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"Whenever I'm trying to get to work and I see the tour de France on my way, I can't help but eye roll.
There's two guys who usually ride side by side chatting on a road with bollards in the middle.
They make it very difficult to over take and whenever anyone beeps their horn or tells them to keep over, they put the fingers up and shout "FUCK OFF"
There's nothing that aggravates me more. I don't know how someone hasn't battered them by now.
Do you beep at cars and want to better their drivers for slowing you down?
You can't compare that to guys intentionally riding side by side along a busy narrow road, when they could do everyone a favour and ride in single file
If road is narrow yes single file. If one lane in each direction then side by side... means you can overtake them safer and quicker
You can over take them safer and quicker side by side? I wouldn't of thought that. "They aren’t as long an over take so you are in the opposite lane for less time than if they were single file. I cycle and don’t get me wrong some cyclist should be single file on narrow roads, but wider roads they should double up. It’s what’s suggested as safe riding | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science " If it’s for exercise then surely a heavier bike is better to make you work harder? I’m into lifting weights, the heavier the weights the more expensive, if you want to get up hills faster just stop eating cakes for breakfast and save yourself 5.5k | |||
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"I don't know how they can justify the price of some bikes. A guy I know paid more for a service than a car! I was in a bike shop recently and the I priced a pair of shoes and they were £140 I just thought what is so good about them for cycling. Some of the bikes were thousands of pounds! Are they gold plated or what!? Because I don't think there is any way to justify the amount of money. One of the bicycles I saw was almost 7 grand! I could buy a bloody good motor for that. It just seems like daylight robbery to me. My most expensive bike was 5.5k. It weighed 7kg. Was a very nice bike and was perfect for a day in the Peak District hills. Cycling is all about power to weight ratios. The the lower the weight the better you will go up hill. It’s a simple science If it’s for exercise then surely a heavier bike is better to make you work harder? I’m into lifting weights, the heavier the weights the more expensive, if you want to get up hills faster just stop eating cakes for breakfast and save yourself 5.5k" I pod a lot of money for a set of very light wheels.. salesman told me that I could save myself a fortune if I just had a shit before a ride | |||
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