Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
bike posers from hell (Original Post) olddots Jan 2015 OP
What do you mean? happyslug Jan 2015 #1
Not that I've noticed, and we have some epic trails and shops around here. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #2
I'll explain olddots Jan 2015 #3
Posers g00dfella Jan 2015 #4
I'm looking for a Mattel Big Wheel olddots Jan 2015 #5
 

happyslug

(14,779 posts)
1. What do you mean?
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 01:15 PM
Jan 2015

Someone who bike at 3-4 miles per hour on a bike trail?

Someone Biking with another riding side by side and NOT giving way to others?

A biker who does NOT ring a bell or yell "On your left" when they come up from behind a person walking on a trail?

Someone in spandex walking from her car to a store, trying to look like a cyclists but never gets near a bike?

Some of the above I can live with, others I can live without, but you have to define who you are objecting to for others can understand what or who you are objecting to. As far as I know I may be the type of biker you are objecting to and I can not agree or disagree until I have details of the type of "Poser" you hate.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
2. Not that I've noticed, and we have some epic trails and shops around here.
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 01:18 PM
Jan 2015

I suppose there's every opportunity for them to come and try to fit in or whatever, I don't really pay attention.

We have young and old, beach bikers and tourists, serious bikers in all the gear on high end wheels, and a few regular folks, like myself, who likes good equipment and comfortable clothing and takes nice easy rides with friends.

I'm not having a poser problem in these parts.

 

olddots

(10,237 posts)
3. I'll explain
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 04:24 PM
Jan 2015

Actually I can't explain why I live in Cala fuckin basas Ca. where a Ferrari or a Sworks Venge with a 3 thousand $ wheel set is for chumps .

I will post pics soon .

A friend of mine refers to this trend as bike porn .

g00dfella

(14 posts)
4. Posers
Mon Jan 26, 2015, 07:44 AM
Jan 2015

Most posers in my city ride fixed gear bikes. I just dont see the benefit of them...but they do look very cool

 

olddots

(10,237 posts)
5. I'm looking for a Mattel Big Wheel
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 01:36 AM
Jan 2015

To ride to Starbucks to make a real impression with the Calabassian weight weenies .

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Bicycling»bike posers from hell