I'm not jealous...
06-02-09, 11:15 AM
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I'm not jealous...
...I just think your $8,000 road bike looks stupid.
Honestly, that's all it is. There are a ****-ton of things that I want and can't afford, but an $8,000 road bike is pretty far back on the list. I don't get envious when people post their new cross bike, mt bike or pics from their last vacation in Europe, although I'd rather have any of those by a long shot.
Now, I'll be the first person to drool at some over-the-top bike porn, as long as it's done right. And that's what people don't seem to get. Racing bike porn is not just about expensive carbon parts and matching colors. Aggressive set-up is just as important: lots of exposed seatpost and big saddle to bar drop. That's what makes pro bikes so hot.
And that's also why I'm not feeling your new Pinarello with 4 inches of spacers under the stem. That's not bike porn, that's a parody of bike porn. It's just a garish Rivendell dressed up in carbon fiber. It doesn't make me envious, it just makes me laugh, and not in a good way.
That is all. Now flame on.
Honestly, that's all it is. There are a ****-ton of things that I want and can't afford, but an $8,000 road bike is pretty far back on the list. I don't get envious when people post their new cross bike, mt bike or pics from their last vacation in Europe, although I'd rather have any of those by a long shot.
Now, I'll be the first person to drool at some over-the-top bike porn, as long as it's done right. And that's what people don't seem to get. Racing bike porn is not just about expensive carbon parts and matching colors. Aggressive set-up is just as important: lots of exposed seatpost and big saddle to bar drop. That's what makes pro bikes so hot.
And that's also why I'm not feeling your new Pinarello with 4 inches of spacers under the stem. That's not bike porn, that's a parody of bike porn. It's just a garish Rivendell dressed up in carbon fiber. It doesn't make me envious, it just makes me laugh, and not in a good way.
That is all. Now flame on.
06-02-09, 11:20 AM
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But let them have their fun.
And put your asbestos suit on.
But let them have their fun.
And put your asbestos suit on.
06-02-09, 11:23 AM
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I wonder what to have for lunch.
06-02-09, 11:26 AM
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How did you get that picture of my bike?
For the 10th time on bike forums?
For the 10th time on bike forums?
06-02-09, 11:27 AM
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I'm jealous, but I can deal. I just think of how much more upset I would be when my bike falls over and gets a scratch if it was worth 4-6x more...
Also it's a good excuse for getting dropped.
Oh and not jealous of that trek... ugh.
Also it's a good excuse for getting dropped.
Oh and not jealous of that trek... ugh.
06-02-09, 11:30 AM
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06-02-09, 11:31 AM
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06-02-09, 11:32 AM
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gettin some good mileage out of this photo lately
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06-02-09, 11:34 AM
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Sorry everyone. I forgot that attention whoring is strictly forbidden on BF.
06-02-09, 11:35 AM
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i woke up one morning and i stepped out of bed | had to get a bike, had to paint it red
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i woke up one morning and i stepped out of bed | had to get a bike, had to paint it red
Of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories that are the most precious.
06-02-09, 11:37 AM
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This was posted a few times before.
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It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
06-02-09, 11:41 AM
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Turkey breast on a roll with Mustard, tomatoes, and onion, again 
I'd love a cookie, or a pizza pie!!!
I'd love a cookie, or a pizza pie!!!
06-02-09, 11:44 AM
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Laugh in silence. Your coming across bitter.
It's not your money wasted buying the wrong tool for the job and then trying to make it work.
It's not your money wasted buying the wrong tool for the job and then trying to make it work.
06-02-09, 11:44 AM
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I love lamp.
And I am jealous of $8,000 bikes.
And I am jealous of $8,000 bikes.
06-02-09, 11:55 AM
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"Oh and not jealous of that trek... ugh."
What's your avatar, a Varsity?
What's your avatar, a Varsity?
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