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Thread: What's your opinion of hobbyist bicyclists wearing all the equipment?

post 1613058771 08-09-2020, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted By MBisonSon⏩
Obviously a helmet (even though they're cringe IMO unless you're bombing dirt and rock hills on off-road trails).

But then there are guys with the entire spandex speed suit, toe shoes, camel back, reflective vests, mirror on the helmet, etc. etc.

It's like settle down boomer, it's not that serious.
Other than the helmet i think their rest of their garb costume is a complete joke
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post 1613059661 08-09-2020, 04:56 PM
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I can't hate, usually when I get into something I'm more into the equipment than the actual hobby.
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post 1613060691 08-09-2020, 05:10 PM
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post 1613061081 08-09-2020, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
Yeah thats exactly my point. You are a tryhard getting the best equipment, but you cant even lose the beer gut that would greatly help you get better? The fuk outta here
maybe they have the expendible money? some people just like nice things.

No different than the guy that works all the time, and buys a 20k shotgun to shoot trap 10x a year. Maybe he really only has time to shoot 10x a year and wants to enjoy it?

I see a lot of old guys come into the shop i work at and purposely buy more bike than they need so that the cost motivates them to use it.

that beer belly guy may just be starting out again
post 1613061111 08-09-2020, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted By Blasting⏩
OP checks out other dudes in spandex. Surprising to no one.
Not surprising considering his favorite childhood memory is him showering with his dad.
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post 1613061581 08-09-2020, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted By MBisonSon⏩
Obviously a helmet (even though they're cringe IMO unless you're bombing dirt and rock hills on off-road trails).

But then there are guys with the entire spandex speed suit, toe shoes, camel back, reflective vests, mirror on the helmet, etc. etc.

It's like settle down boomer, it's not that serious.
To address OP

Hiw are helmets cringe unless you are off-road. If you fall or get hit while riding on the street you are going to get fkd if you hit your head. “Spandex suit” is for riding and riding fast. The objective of riding is to ride fast, what sense does it make to ride wearing clothes that will catch wind and drag/slow you down. Sports players where Under Armour, cars are designed to take advantage of wind, sprinters don’t wear bulky jackets when running. Toe shoes are to produce more power when riding, its a simple concept. When you ride with regular pedals you push down to produce power, then you pull ur foot up to pedal again. When you pull your foot up you produce no energy. When you are clipped into the pedal you produce power pushing down and produce power pulling up. You wear vests in the evening or in bad weather so cars can see you. No one wears mirrors on the helmet so stop trolling.
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post 1613062681 08-09-2020, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted By WestAfrica⏩
To address OP

Hiw are helmets cringe unless you are off-road.
OP just got made fun of by the other kids in the neighborhood when he was younger because his parents made him wear a helmet when he was 12.
post 1613067921 08-09-2020, 06:36 PM
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Cycling is just an excuse for closeted married dudes to hang out with other guys and crossdress. As long as they don't hog the road, live and let live. Zero respect for cyclists but as with anything else I leave them alone as long as they don't try to convert me to their closeted ways.
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