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sheepsteeth
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 Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:59 am |
i have never seen any of this so called snobbery either. I think this is a percieved thing invented by people, who for no other reason than their own induced pressure stemming from jealousy, take issue with people on better bikes than them.
When i see people on better bikes than mine, it doesnt affect my day, but i suppose the difference is that im not an insecure prick consumed by jealousy and dissapointment in not having made different choices.
I notice there arent any threads started by folk on 'expensive' bikes about how ace they think they are
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Joe_Pineapples
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sheepsteeth
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:41 pm |
maybe.
Im glad i dont happen across the masses of aresholes who ride their amazing bikes really badly all over the country.
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Wacky Racer
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bigchazrocks
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:24 pm |
Has anyone else noticed colintrav has a tendancy to start shite threads...? Or post stupid, judgemental posts?
Meh.
And yeah, I ride good bikes, but no-one has ever said ''Hey, toss-pot, why are you riding that amazing bike like a granny, you total sh*t c*nt, learn how to ride! FFS....''
But on the same point, nor has anyone said ''Wow, youre bike is WELL crap compared to my XTR.FOX.CANECREEK.SUPERLIGHT.UBERSWEET.BOUTIQUE brand bike... 
TBH, it's only gonna be either kids - like 12 years old - or people who act like kids, that are gonna judge how and what you ride, and label you too sh*t to ride, or the bike is too sh*t to be riding on the trails that you be on...
Boo-yah mofo
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SPIRO
Joined: 15 Jun 2009
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Location: Ye olde village of london
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:09 pm |
| bigchazrocks wrote: |
And yeah, I ride good bikes, but no-one has ever said ''Hey, toss-pot, why are you riding that amazing bike like a granny, you total sh*t c*nt, learn how to ride! FFS....''
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With a name like big chaz - no surprises there! 
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I wrk 12 hr days 5 days a week and further more just because you aren't aware of such people in life that act like this It happens and it does
Your entitled to your view as I am to mine .. |
You are entitled to your view as is everyone thanks to us all living in a modern democratic state.
However Are you suggesting that people who work hard 12hrs/5 days a week blah blah are not thought about?! If you are then all i can say is - UTTER BOLLOCKS! Several of the guys i work with earn far less than others and work unbelievable hours and you know what, the topic of who works hardest/who earns most/who's bike is best or worst never comes up - Why? - cause mountain biking is an awesome leveller where no-one cares. You don't need to pay subs to do it, be part of a clique etc - its open to everyone regardless - that's what i love about MTB.
If you do get bothered by "all the gear types" that is very much your problem not a general problem of those who work hard and get paid not as much.
ps - on the "entitled to your view" point, we have had many responses to this thread from many individuals covering all wage brackets and bike prices - funny how they all seem to be in the opposite camp to you - just food for thought 
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bigchazrocks
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:39 pm |
| SPIRO wrote: | | bigchazrocks wrote: |
And yeah, I ride good bikes, but no-one has ever said ''Hey, toss-pot, why are you riding that amazing bike like a granny, you total sh*t c*nt, learn how to ride! FFS....''
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With a name like big chaz - no surprises there! |
Haha, ok, fair point. I'm 'only' 6'2'' (not like Valuev's 7'!) so I'm not a giant, but I work out, and have a large frame - but I'm soft as shite really! Not keen on fighting. So if someone did say that, I'd say something like ''Ok, I'm going to cycle off...''
Boo-yah mofo
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Joe_Pineapples
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Where are my stabilisers?
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:15 pm |
Such a judgemental thread -
You're judging people based on their bike, but you don't even know how they they came to buy such nice gear. You're assuming that they are rich or spoilt, have you stopped to think that they might have saved up for years to get the bike they want? Or that they might have come into some money through tragic circumstances? No, I didn't think so!
Fu**ing get over yourself, with a chip on your shoulder that large, I'm surprised you can ride a bike at all!
I bought a nice bike recently and because of the attitude of people like you, I felt a little anxious the first time I took it out because I thought I might get judged. Thankfully, you're in a minority and so far people I've met have been positive and friendly.
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Joe_Pineapples
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Where are my stabilisers?
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:44 pm |
"You bought a nice bike?! How dare you, you bloody elitist aristocrat!
Vive le revolution!!"
Yeah, sorry everyone, perhaps I should go back to riding my 90's peugeot flame, join a convent and spend my spare time in calcutta 
Shame on me 
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Joe_Pineapples
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ride_whenever
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Where are my stabilisers?
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm |
Purple... Hmm...Thank god it's nearly the end of the year
Actually purple would match the decals on the old peugeot - Vintage chic
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MacAndCheese
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 11:53 am |
| sheepsteeth wrote: |
When i see people on better bikes than mine, it doesnt affect my day...
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I actually enjoy seeing the super high-spec bikes when I'm out and about in the same way I enjoy seeing a Ferrari or an Aston Martin even if they're driven by fat 50 year olds. Bikes are great, just enjoy them! Plus I doubt there's one forum member here who wouldn't be straight down the LBS buying some carbon loveliness or ridiculous 10" DH beast if their lotto numbers came up!
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ride_whenever
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Surf-Matt
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:26 pm |
I think it happens when you aren't happy with your bike (I used to get annoyed at bikes snobs too - only ever seen a few).
I've now customised mine enough that it's spot on yet didnb't cost the Earth and don't give a stuff whether someone rides a £200 or a £5k bike. It's whether they can ride it, how fun they are to ride with and the lack of BS that counts.
A bike is a bike just like a pair of shoes for walking are a pair of shoes for walking - I can't say many people get "walking shoe envy" - just get out there and enjoy it.
1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
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bike-a-swan
Joined: 14 Jun 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:27 pm |
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/humour-a-passing-score-12522
see 'expensive bikes'. if you're going to be bitter about people having nicer bikes, then keep it to yourself and take private solace when you scalp them on the climbs/descents/tea stop sprints.
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ChrisMidsUK
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How dare you, you bloody elitist aristocrat!
