shelbyfv

Is that a Slinky wedged between the headset and stem? Compliant for sure.

genejockey 

Alternatively, some people don't want to say "stem and handlebars", or especially "one-piece stem and handlebars", because it's too many syllables.

Personally I find that people who use different words from me are either pretentious gits or knuckledragging troglodytes, depending on which words they use that I don't.

Alan K

Seems reasonable.

rsbob 

Your words remind me of the old phrase: When I am driving, people who slow me down are idiots and people who drive faster than me are maniacs.

wolfchild

Airplanes have cockpits, bicycles don't have cockpits.

Trakhak

Airplanes don't have cockpits, Mexican gamblers have cockpits.

polyrhythmia

The term "cockpit" would make sense if you were riding a Cruzbike recumbent, especially the Cruzbike Vendetta racing model.

Polaris OBark

I thought it referred to the cut-out of a male-specific anatomical saddle.

This, in turn, makes me wonder about the female saddle equivalent.

shelbyfv

And then there is the issue of female with that pesky Y chromosome.

Polaris OBark

I actually thought of that, but decided not to go there, in an uncharacteristic exhibition of restraint.

MaxKatt

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Cockpit is family friendly. Derives from Cockswain, or the person who sat in the little steering compartment of a small boat called a cock in old England.

If it wasn't family friendly WSD bikes would have to be marketed with VagPods.

Ghazmh

Haven’t we already had this conversation?

https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...n-cockpit.html

Chuck M 

^^^
'tis how zombies awaken.

genejockey 

Everything old is new again.

tcs

'Cockpit': not in glossary.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary-c.html

Wonderful preserved cockpit at St. Fagan's outside of Cardiff:

https://museum.wales/stfagans/buildings/cockpit/

Interior shot:



According to 'Why Did the Chicken Cross the World' by Andrew Lawler, it's a sure bet that at some point in history your ancestors enjoyed cock fighting no matter where in the world they lived.

You can see how this structure's name got applied to sailing:



The rudder and principle sheets (the controls) are all accessible from the cockpit.

rsbob 

More cowbell!

indyfabz

I never new that.

Chuck M 

I took a welding class as a youngster and we made cow bells to learn how to oxy-actylene weld. If I still had it, I'd be more noticeable on the MUP.

indyfabz

Surprised that no one has joined to make an AI post describing the meaning of cockpit.

rsbob 

Sounds like you aren’t old enough yet.

Sy Reene

We don't want you to leave you surprised.

The term "cockpit" has its roots in the nautical world, where it originally referred to a sunken space on a ship's deck from which the vessel was steered and navigated. This concept dates back to the 17th century, and the word itself is derived from the Dutch word "kokpit," which means a cooking or boiling pit. This connection arises from the fact that the sunken area on a ship resembled a cooking pit.

Over time, as technology advanced and transportation modes evolved, the term "cockpit" found its way into aviation. In airplanes, the cockpit is the enclosed space where the pilot and other controls are located. The term maintained its essence of being a control center or a centralized space for operating a vehicle.

Now, how did it end up being associated with bicycles? In the context of bicycles, especially those designed for racing or high-performance riding, the term "cockpit" is borrowed to describe the rider's position and the arrangement of handlebars, saddle, and pedals. The idea is to convey a sense of control and command over the bike, emphasizing the rider's interface with the machine.

In cycling discussions, referring to the "cockpit" allows enthusiasts to talk about the ergonomic design and setup of the bicycle, including handlebar choice, saddle position, and overall rider comfort. This term has become a way to express the rider's command over the bike, akin to the control exerted by a pilot in an aircraft or a captain on a ship. So, in the world of bicycles, the term "cockpit" has smoothly transitioned from its maritime and aviation origins to capture the essence of control and navigation in the realm of cycling.

OldTryGuy

or Déjà vu all over again ???

indyfabz

Hope this thread had fulfilled whatever needs the OP has.

I still have that bridge for sale. PM me.

VegasJen

Fulfilled my curiosity by post 8. But hey, whatever y'all wanna do is cool with me.

indyfabz

My point exactly.