Forum/Cycling Acronyms and Abbreviations

[Crankarm]

YMMV?

You Make Me Vomit ?

 

[hotmetal]

I've been wondering for a while what that "SMRbtH" was in aid of. Only now you mention it in the same breath as FNRttC have I realised that you mean Saturday Morning Ride back to Home. D'oh! Maybe it's because my brain can't conceive of riding to the coast on a Friday night and not getting home till Sat am…

 

[boxer]

I have seen IIRC used loads of times, but am ashamed to say i had no idea what it meant until i saw this thread

 

[Nij48]

What does N+1 mean? sorry

 

[ianrauk]

What does N+1 mean? sorry

N = the number of bikes you currently own.

 

[Nij48]

Ahh thank you. So I am N+2 (my hybrid and my old dilapidated MTB) - if I got you right.

 

[ianrauk]

Ahh thank you. So I am N+2 (my hybrid and my old dilapidated MTB) - if I got you right.

No, N is the number of bikes you currently own. +1 is the next bike that you will eventually buy.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

No, N is the number of bikes you currently own. +1 is the next bike that you will eventually buy.

And N+1 means the number of bikes you own plus one meaning you should always have one more bike than you already own. Yes, it's confusing.

 

[mickle]

A common Workshop abbreviation is PDI = pre delivery inspection. And then theres STF. PDIs often have STF (sh!t to fit i.e. lights, mudguards, racks and sh!t.

 

[Nij48]

Cheers Ian & Jaz.
2+1 then lol

 

[CycleSpalding]

One Question, I'm new so please let me off! What does MGIF stand for? I've seen it about a lot and still can't figure it out! D:

 

[Deleted member 20519]

One Question, I'm new so please let me off! What does MGIF stand for? I've seen it about a lot and still can't figure it out! D:

Must Get in Front - a mentality that drivers have when they see a cyclist and they must get in front at all means.

 

[CycleSpalding]

Must Get in Front - a mentality that drivers have when they see a cyclist and they must get in front at all means.

Thank you very much.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Thank you very much.

No problem

 

[AndyRM]

And N+1 means the number of bikes you own plus one meaning you should always have one more bike than you already own. Yes, it's confusing.

S - 1 should also be mentioned, as it is the number of spouses you will have when your collection becomes too great for her/him.