Cycling snobbery. Does it exist?

[DLB]

Get blanked cause you wear a hi-vis? Whats the world coming to!
I wear a hi-vis all the time. I want to do the most to get seen. After all cycling is great but seeing my wee boys when I get home is much better!

Col

Of all the posts in this thread, i agree with this one the most.

I pity 'pro' cyclists in the best kit who ignore when i wave/speak. i ride because i enjoy it and it's good for me. If some snobbish cyclists don't want to speak because i have a 'cheapish' bike or wear hi-viz then it's their loss.

 

[colcazal]

Well said DLB!!

 

[curve]

You should all see some of the looks I get using toe-clips.

 

[DLB]

Cheers Colcazal

Yes curve, i use toe clips as well

 

[Danny]

Oh my god, we have people on this forum who still use toe clips I am sure that the membership committee will take a dim view of this

Actually I use toe clips on my main bike most of the time as I use if for commuting and can't be arsed to carry another pair of shoes to change into.

 

[curve]

I also ride wearing woollen shorts.

 

[Danny]

You should see my vintage woollen longs - they have been around so long that wool has now come back into fashion. They even have a genuine chami leather insert!

 

[curve]

Mine are so old that I have to use steak.

 

[PrettyboyTim]

If you spend under £800, you can bet ya pants that you'll spend a grand in the subsequent 6 months on upgrades, and wish you'd spent £1500 in the first place.

How could you spend £1000 in upgrades on a bike? What on earth would you buy for it?

 

[jely]

I just bought my first bike in England (i'm an Aussie) on Wednesday and i think it's the most beautiful bike in the world - and i don't care how many "snobby" riders look down their noses at me, nothing will ever make me think any different... it's my bike and i love it!!! happy happy joy joy ... i love my new English bike!

 

[stephenb]

when I get one of these I'm going to look down on all of you, particularly you folks on the 'bents
http://www.bikeforest.com/tripledeckerpennyfarthing.jpg

 

[Tynan]

after 10 feet you'll be looking up from the deck

most likely with a broken back

 

[Dave5N]

Mine are so old that I have to use steak.

Well I ride with a spare tub over my shoulders.

(and a spare tyre round my middle)

 

[PrettyboyTim]

I just bought my first bike in England (i'm an Aussie) on Wednesday and i think it's the most beautiful bike in the world - and i don't care how many "snobby" riders look down their noses at me, nothing will ever make me think any different... it's my bike and i love it!!! happy happy joy joy ... i love my new English bike!

Congratulations!

It's a great feeling getting a new bike, especially when you haven't had one for a while - all the possibilities open up before you...

 

[colcazal]

Good for you jely. Enjoy my friend!!