Can I claim to be a proper cyclist now?

[jefmcg]

Nobody, but nobody can lay claim to be a proper cyclist until they have been called a nobber on cycle chat!

@Ice2911 - you are a complete nobber.

 

[Ice2911]

Yes, yes, but did you dry off the bike before you dried yourself?
Only if so you're a proper cyclist

Newspapers down and a quick wipe before I had a bath.then a proper clean and lube the chain.

 

[Ice2911]

@Ice2911 - you are a complete nobber.

Been called worse

 

[mybike]

Silly wabbit. Shaving's for faces, not legs!

May you be forgiven.

 

[mcshroom]

I think the test is when a very attractive cyclist of the opposite sex rides past and you notice the bike they are on rather than the attractiveness of the person riding it

 

[mjr]

I think the test is when a very attractive cyclist of the opposite sex rides past and you notice the bike they are on rather than the attractiveness of the person riding it

How would you know if you don't notice them?

 

[ufkacbln]

Ah, but do you shave your legs ?

With a blunt razor.....

 

[ufkacbln]

How would you know if you don't notice them?

My wife tells me to stop. looking........ She is not sure about the "I am admiring the bike"

 

[kingrollo]

The test of being a real cyclist is surely when you use clipless pedals.
If youre still farting about in trainers than the answer is no...

 

[jefmcg]

The test of being a real cyclist is surely when you use clipless pedals.
If youre still farting about in trainers than the answer is no...

@Shaun, can we please have an "unlike" button?

 

[GuyBoden]

Some proper cyclists: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/indian-pacific-wheel-race.211934/

 

[Shortandcrisp]

The test of being a real cyclist is surely when you use clipless pedals.
If youre still farting about in trainers than the answer is no...

I use both. No real difference, Clipless just a little less hassle, but if we're talking about efficiency etc then it's mostly marketing bollox to get you to buy £200+ cycling shoes, pedals and cleats.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

The test of being a real cyclist is surely when you use clipless pedals.
If youre still farting about in trainers than the answer is no...

I'm still farting about in trainers

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

Ah, but do you shave your legs ?

Wax is better... Let the polemica begin..!!!

 

[kingrollo]

I use both. No real difference, Clipless just a little less hassle, but if we're talking about efficiency etc then it's mostly marketing bollox to get you to buy £200+ cycling shoes, pedals and cleats.

I brought some new pedals this week for £19.99 - don't think I've ever paid more than £30.

Recently brought a folder which doesn't have clipless - feels dead weird !!!