New Biker, Was recently shunned!

[Trek420]

You need some of these http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007...sapproval.html

They're sold out....so you need this nifty chain guard

http://www.triathletesports.com/Bian...acacmi0023.htm

[KnottedYet]

No, not that chainguard.

The bikes are the innocent victims of those chickies' poor upbringing. All bikes are beautiful, all bikes deserve love. From the lowliest box-store beastie to the finest Vanilla Cycles work of art.

We need the chainguard that says "Your snobby attitude s*cks."

[Starfish]

I commend all you wise women for your excellent attitudes. Am I the only one here who would have lost her temper and, in the absence of a quick-thinking brain, shot out a succinct FU?

Sorry, not proud of it, and it isn't right, but it could happen.

[Trek420]

We need the chainguard that says "Your snobby attitude s*cks."

Well, my chainguard says 'Lizardskins" but where is the chainguard that says "Don't laugh, I'm passing you"

Problem with that idea is the person you're passing does not see it so we need the one that says "That's MS on your left, to you"

[KnottedYet]

Well, my chainguard says 'Lizardskins" but where is the chainguard that says "Don't laugh, I'm passing you"

Problem with that idea is the person you're passing does not see it so we need the one that says "That's MS on your left, to you"

Dunno about your bikes, but mine have the drivetrain on the right. So as I'm passing someone my drivetrain (and therefore chainguard) is facing them.

So, "Don't laugh, I'm passing you" would work just fine.
'cept mine would have to say, "Don't laugh, I'm trying to pass you."

[Trek420]

Dunno about your bikes, but mine have the drivetrain on the right. So as I'm passing someone my drivetrain (and therefore chainguard) is facing them.

Duh, you're right, dear

So, "Don't laugh, I'm passing you" would work just fine.
'cept mine would have to say, "Don't laugh, I'm trying to pass you."

No, yours says "Don't laugh racer boy, you're being passed by a gal in a skort on a steel bike with racks and pannier and fenders and platform pedals ...."

But seriously you can get shunned with any bike. My road bike's kinda special, an obviously full custom Mondonico in a lovely custom lavender metallic. And there aren't many Mondonicos in the first place.

So like VW's in the 70's we tend to wave to each other.

On the Cinderella last year I was already having the foot issues that have me on injured reserve now (shoulda been a clue) so I was slower than my usual slow but steady pace.

But I went and at the first rest stop there were two Mondonicos. So I park my bike next (think there's a picture here somewhere of the 3 bikes) went off to do the rest stop thang, got back - they have left. We played this game of tag throughout. Get to lunch, triplet Mondonicos, leave they are gone etc. At some point I passed them then about 2 miles from the end the two gals catch up, I look left, small wave and say a cheerie "Hey, nice bikes!" Nuthin', they just whizzed past.

Maybe they were tired but I really thought "we're faster than you....bye"

[KnottedYet]

... and flip-flops. don't forget the flip-flop sandals!

[Trek420]

... and flip-flops. don't forget the flip-flop sandals!

This is not going to fit on a chain guard .... maybe on a wool jersey. Which reminds me "...and wearing wool" we forgot the wool

[Trekhawk]

I commend all you wise women for your excellent attitudes. Am I the only one here who would have lost her temper and, in the absence of a quick-thinking brain, shot out a succinct FU?

Sorry, not proud of it, and it isn't right, but it could happen.

Snort!!!
Oh Starfish your honesty makes me laugh. I probably would have thought that too.

[nancynyc]

I loved elk's retort about riding for breast cancer. It's amazing how idiotic and 7th grade those women were. Wow. I've heard that at the turn of the 20th century, pink was considered more appropriate for boys b/c it was a stronger color. At any rate, pinkzilla is beautiful! Enjoy!

[Zen]

Somebody needs a pair of these
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=23673
Maybe me

[Trek420]

Nothing like passing someone while wearing ....

[lph]

I'd really like one of those. But I DO wish that slug didn't look quite so... um... well.

I wish it could be redesigned with a snail or something.

edit: I'd like a pair of bike shorts with the following message printed over the back:

Catch Up.

[bicyclulz]

Oh Noes! I need one of those hill slug jerseys!

I was thinking that although there are numerous trails in this area I will probably run into these biker bozos sooner or later....

....should I smirk? make sure im not tipping over on my new clipless? wave smile then smoke them on the trail?

[Eden]

My bike may be burgundy red, but I wore a ponytail holder with ribbons attached to it in your honor this weekend