Podcast jokes about Madone

[blue_angel]

Of course you can always make your Madone unique like the Worlds Greatest Madone

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2009...t-ii-true.html

That bike hurts me.

[Aggie_Ama]

They are very popular, in Austin they are somewhat looked upon as "oh you are a Lance wannabe". They are great bikes and there is a reason they are so loved. Not everyone that rides one here likes Lance, not everyone that likes Lance rides one. So yes, when you are viewed as the mainstream choice you become the target. Nothing wrong with them.

I am more a mountain biker and in Austin there is a group of people who think if it isn't a "boutique brand" like Titus, Pivot, Knolly, it isn't worth riding. My bike is a $3k race machine but isn't worthy in their eyes. Well there is a reason there are a ton of Specialized out there and I don't like being the same as everyone but hey when we're on to something we're on to something. I am sure the boutique brands kick a$$ but that doesn't mean the mainstream brands don't.

[TrekTheKaty]

Of course, all of the above is true. However, I'm not laughing! I just bought a Madone! It is a far superior bike to my previous Trek. I did some research on other manufacturers, but it is mind-numbing for us recreational riders to extract the differences. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay with Trek was the number of shops that carry them in my area--made it easier to find the model I wanted.

Of course, my DH rides a custom-built Look. Apparently, it says "I'm a serious rider" but then again, I spend a lot of time trying to undo that by acting like a goofball! Bento box, handlebar bag, camelbak, map holder, falling for no reason--should have left the reflectors on the Madone! You should the look on the fitter's face when he saw the Cars sticker of Lightning McQueen on my stem

[jlnc]

You should the look on the fitter's face when he saw the Cars sticker of Lightning McQueen on my stem

That's awesome!!!

[Owlie]

You should the look on the fitter's face when he saw the Cars sticker of Lightning McQueen on my stem

I agree, that is awesome.

I'm starting to think that if you ride a bike made by any of the "big four" (unless it's top-of-the-line), you aren't seen as a "serious cyclist" in certain circles because they're so common. Who cares what they think? But then, I put SPDs on my road bike, I own and use a Camelbak, and I still have my pie plate. I would have the wheel reflectors, but they broke.

[TrekTheKaty]

Yep, I forgot the Spd's. He actually recovered after the "what the HECK?" face. He tried to peel it off for my new stem and shyly confessed he had just seen the movie for the first time.