new bike..

DMC · Post by **DMC** » Apr 19th, '05, 10:38

RossiSkier wrote:Wow, a bike is "gay". Well when you use it and get exercise then that's a good thing. I don't know how an inanimate object can be "gay". That's a little junior high school don't you think. Better to ride a bike and get exercise than have a heart attack. That's more important than the socially redeeming value to an adolecent peer group, no?

It's all in fun - don't get your pantys in a bunch...

Bling Skier · Post by **Bling Skier** » Apr 19th, '05, 10:48

RossiSkier wrote:Wow, a bike is "gay". Well when you use it and get exercise then that's a good thing. I don't know how an inanimate object can be "gay". That's a little junior high school don't you think. Better to ride a bike and get exercise than have a heart attack. That's more important than the socially redeeming value to an adolecent peer group, no?

Thats right, gay
yes it is a good thing 2 get out there and exersize.
but after one gets through the persona of the bike(if bikes can have a persona), a light will shine and all that see you on a city bike will think and say damn that bike sure is gay.
thats all i am saying.....

DMC · Post by **DMC** » Apr 19th, '05, 10:53

When I first got a mountain bike in the mid-80's all my road riders friends told me I was riding a "gay" bike...

Now they all have to have the coolest bikes, etc...

"gay" is a relative term...

RossiSkier · Post by **RossiSkier** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:10

DMC wrote: "gay" is a relative term...

Is it a close relative?

DMC · Post by **DMC** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:11

RossiSkier wrote:
DMC wrote: "gay" is a relative term...
Is it a close relative?

Yes...

Pedro · Post by **Pedro** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:29

So does that make Lance Gay?

RossiSkier · Post by **RossiSkier** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:30

No just his hybrid bicycle.

tyrolean_skier · Post by **tyrolean_skier** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:55

RossiSkier wrote:No just his hybrid bicycle.

Rossi don't you think it is time for a new avatar? They have chosen a pope so no more need for watching for the smoke signal.

RossiSkier · Post by **RossiSkier** » Apr 19th, '05, 12:58

Ok. Time for a change Ty.

robrules · Post by **robrules** » Apr 19th, '05, 13:00

Pedro wrote:So does that make Lance Gay?

If you wear those tight biker shorts, you kinda have to be.

pizzamoose · Post by **pizzamoose** » Apr 19th, '05, 17:23

thanks bling!!

but i have thought about this and what i really want to do is road biking.. in fact i'm starting to lean towards cancelling this hybrid and getting one of the pure street bikes with mtn bike handlebars.. they're a little more $$ but my budget for this purchase increased by about 50% today..

i'm going to go for something along the lines of this:

DMC · Post by **DMC** » Apr 19th, '05, 17:36

That looks like a cool bike...

andyzee · Post by **andyzee** » Apr 19th, '05, 17:50

pizzamoose wrote:thanks bling!!

but i have thought about this and what i really want to do is road biking.. in fact i'm starting to lean towards cancelling this hybrid and getting one of the pure street bikes with mtn bike handlebars.. they're a little more $$ but my budget for this purchase increased by about 50% today..

i'm going to go for something along the lines of this:

PM, if you want a road bike, I would suggest that you stay away from Aluminum. That is if you plan on any long rides.

Bling Skier · Post by **Bling Skier** » Apr 19th, '05, 17:51

pizzamoose wrote:thanks bling!!

but i have thought about this and what i really want to do is road biking.. in fact i'm starting to lean towards cancelling this hybrid and getting one of the pure street bikes with mtn bike handlebars.. they're a little more $$ but my budget for this purchase increased by about 50% today..

i'm going to go for something along the lines of this:

Pizzamoose...go 4 a mtn bike and throw on some Street tires

here is a killer "street tire" that I have used when I rode the 5 buro ride.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11896- ... r-Tire.htm

take your time and think about a mtn bike.
later, paul

Ski-N-Sail · Post by **Ski-N-Sail** » Apr 19th, '05, 17:51

pizzamoose wrote:thanks bling!!

but i have thought about this and what i really want to do is road biking.. in fact i'm starting to lean towards cancelling this hybrid and getting one of the pure street bikes with mtn bike handlebars.. they're a little more $$ but my budget for this purchase increased by about 50% today..

i'm going to go for something along the lines of this:

Wow, your budget really increased for this bike. Why are you opting for the mtn bike handlebars?