Am I forgiven?

Johnny Napalm
Johnny Napalm Posts: 1,458
edited August 2010 in MTB general
Spent 5 days in Melbourne (Brighton Beach) and there were roadies everywhere. It's a great ride along the coast so I understand why there were so many, but I then found myself looking in a couple of bike shops at road bikes! :?

Shall I go and get my coat?
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Marin
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Mongoose Teocali Super
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  • supertwisted
    supertwisted Posts: 565
    A bikes a bike in my book. I'd quite like a road bike to add to my collection, if I had the money and garage space.
    Less internal organs, same supertwisted great taste.
  • tubaonwheels
    tubaonwheels Posts: 448
    Johnny Napalm wrote:
    Spent 5 days in Melbourne (Brighton Beach) and there were roadies everywhere. It's a great ride along the coast so I understand why there were so many, but I then found myself looking in a couple of bike shops at road bikes! :?

    Shall I go and get my coat?
    Why would you need a coat? Surely its lycra weather over there ....
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    Johnny Napalm

    Modern road bikes are sex on wheels without doubt. They've come a long way and I even find myself resisting the temptation to click "Add to basket" whilst browsing some of those lovely road bikes...

    Nothing to forgive my friend..
    The Bouncer
    The Shaker
  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,185
    Raymondavalon wrote:
    Johnny Napalm

    Modern road bikes are sex on wheels without doubt. They've come a long way and I even find myself resisting the temptation to click "Add to basket" whilst browsing some of those lovely road bikes...

    Nothing to forgive my friend..

    + potato.
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    I am going out for Sunday ride in a min, my Mtb is being made up at my mates shop.

    So, It's the Giant TCR 2 for me, lad's...

    It's riding, who bloody cares?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    well, normally i would say a roadbike is a brilliant way to add some miles in for mtb riding.

    ive just sold my roadbike so now i am in the roadbike riders are gay camp, for that reason: you are not forgiven by big d.
  • rowlers
    rowlers Posts: 1,614
    Just added a Ribble Gran Fondo to my slowly growing collection....
    Its fooking brill, massive difference and make riding on the roads far more enjoyable.
    Inbred stays in the shed for all but proper off roading, speaking of which I'm off to ambleside next saturday, can't wait :D:D:D
    Felt F1
    Deda Acciaio
    Pro6
    Cotic Soul
  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    the trick is to buy a road bike but make sure it still tells the world your a mtb,er at heart. just dont end up joining the campag/assos/rapha fag squad
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • Xiphon
    Xiphon Posts: 47
    I own a road bike, XC bike, and a DH bike.... which camp do i belong to?
  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    Xiphon wrote:
    I own a road bike, XC bike, and a DH bike.... which camp do i belong to?
    tri-sexual
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • Xiphon
    Xiphon Posts: 47
    pastey_boy wrote:
    Xiphon wrote:
    I own a road bike, XC bike, and a DH bike.... which camp do i belong to?
    tri-sexual

    ha ha mint!
  • captainfly
    captainfly Posts: 1,001
    With all the potholes and speedhumps on the roads especially near me I sometimes need more suspension travel getting to trails than on them :o Seriously though it you can't get big air off a speedhump what's the point of riding on the road :wink:
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    Giant STP0

    Why are MTB economics; spend twice as much as you intended, but only half as much as you wish you could afford? :roll:
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    hmmmm, hybrid.

    its an acceptble compromise.

    road bike is perhaps flirting with the dark/gay side.
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Just finished 2 and 3/4 hr road ride, Mtb being prepped for tomorrow.

    Loadsa Mtn's round here, so good mix of terrain, Beddgelert, Prenteg, Tremadoc area.

    Road bIkes Gay? Well. my arse is killing me...
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    Splottboy wrote:
    Just finished 2 and 3/4 hr road ride, Mtb being prepped for tomorrow.

    Loadsa Mtn's round here, so good mix of terrain, Beddgelert, Prenteg, Tremadoc area.

    Road bIkes Gay? Well. my ars* is killing me...


    lol, classic

    8)
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    road bikes are totally gay but also a great training tool. mon to sat im up at 6am, i meet a mate and we do 20-25 miles every morning. it has improved my fitness a great deal so when i get to the weekend i can jump on my mtb without wheezing and gasping up the first climb. and if im being totally honest i shaved my legs :shock: looks like the gayness has well and truly set in, next i,ll be buying matching bibs and jerseys and eating soreen
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • Johnny Napalm
    Johnny Napalm Posts: 1,458
    Haha!

    What a good bunch you are, you're much more forgiving than I expected! :wink:

    I'm now in Sydney, and there's a pretty nice mtb bike shop near my hotel, which I must resist. I leave for the UK tomorrow, so I need to hold out just that little bit longer! It seems to be predominantly mtb'ers here.
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    SS Inbred
    Mongoose Teocali Super
  • meesterbond
    meesterbond Posts: 1,240
    In fairness, popping out to the woods with your mates to get muddy is waaay gayer than road biking - truly the toughest sportsmen out there.

    [fully paid up member of the Campag / Assos / Rapha squad]
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Mountain Biking is Road Biking, for "REAL Men."

    In tight Purple, Day Glo Yellow and Pink lycra...
  • Dubzy
    Dubzy Posts: 123
    What's with this blatantly homophobic stance on road bikers?

    I hate all this macho posturing associated with mountain biking - everyone has their opinion but the immature name calling of "gay" to everything a MTB rider finds not to their liking is the stuff of playgrounds. Grow up some of you.

    And before anybody asks I'm a straight male - ask my husband :wink: .
    Life's good



    Boardman MTB Team
  • weescott
    weescott Posts: 453
    It's a thing a lot of yoooth do to call someone or something "gay" meaning it is bad. There is a South Park Episode which sums it up perfectly where Cartman calls some bikers "fags", the gay community are outraged but Cartman says the gay community are not fags, the bikers are.
  • Dubzy
    Dubzy Posts: 123
    weescott wrote:
    It's a thing a lot of yoooth do to call someone or something "gay" meaning it is bad. There is a South Park Episode which sums it up perfectly where Cartman calls some bikers "fags", the gay community are outraged but Cartman says the gay community are not fags, the bikers are.

    I'm aware of the Yoof "gay"terminology, having worked as a Youth Club leader for many years. Ignorance and poor social behaviour is rife amongst teenagers we should be confronting this, not copying it.

    And as for South Park.............. a programme designed my morons for morons.

    Talking of TV - enjoyed the re-showing of the 2008 MTB season on Channel 419 Extreme on Sky recently.
    Life's good



    Boardman MTB Team
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Well, new bike/wheels have arrived, but Tubeless won't hold air, even with sealant.

    So, until I get some Stan's, it's Thin Tyres for me.

    "Wooo-Hooo, Roadies! Here I am. Come chase me!!!

    Ohhh, you all look so Damn Guuuurrrddddd in those tight lycra hot-pants..."
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    Dubzy wrote:
    weescott wrote:
    It's a thing a lot of yoooth do to call someone or something "gay" meaning it is bad. There is a South Park Episode which sums it up perfectly where Cartman calls some bikers "fags", the gay community are outraged but Cartman says the gay community are not fags, the bikers are.

    I'm aware of the Yoof "gay"terminology, having worked as a Youth Club leader for many years. Ignorance and poor social behaviour is rife amongst teenagers we should be confronting this, not copying it.

    And as for South Park.............. a programme designed my morons for morons.

    Talking of TV - enjoyed the re-showing of the 2008 MTB season on Channel 419 Extreme on Sky recently.


    alright mate relax.....its just banter, much the same as if you look on the roadie forums you will see mtb's being referred to as "gay".

    sensitivity can sometimes be weakness if your life is governed by it. :D
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Dubzy wrote:
    What's with this blatantly homophobic stance on road bikers?

    I hate all this macho posturing associated with mountain biking - everyone has their opinion but the immature name calling of "gay" to everything a MTB rider finds not to their liking is the stuff of playgrounds. Grow up some of you.

    And before anybody asks I'm a straight male - ask my husband :wink: .

    you sound gay.
  • Dubzy
    Dubzy Posts: 123
    sheepsteeth wrote:
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    you sound gay.

    If you ain't tried it, don't knock it :wink:

    Mrs Dubzy says she is shocked at your inference and would draw your attention to our home made video on Youporn which disproves your suggestion. :lol::lol:
    Life's good



    Boardman MTB Team
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    That's why the crab got the sack...

    For looking up "Prawn" on the Internet.
  • Dubzy
    Dubzy Posts: 123
    saracen fan wrote:
    [quote="

    alright mate relax.....its just banter, much the same as if you look on the roadie forums you will see mtb's being referred to as "gay".

    sensitivity can sometimes be weakness if your life is governed by it. :D

    Totally relaxed thanks. And I enjoy the banter just like you - just like to to stir the pot occasionally. Those Roadies eh?

    As for weaknesses, I've had a good look and can confirm that I haven't got any :wink:
    Life's good



    Boardman MTB Team
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Dubzy wrote:
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    [

    you sound gay.

    If you ain't tried it, don't knock it :wink:

    Mrs Dubzy says she is shocked at your inference and would draw your attention to our home made video on Youporn which disproves your suggestion. :lol::lol:

    nice :lol:
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    Splottboy wrote:
    That's why the crab got the sack...

    For looking up "Prawn" on the Internet.

    ha ha! so bad its good :lol:

    "Totally relaxed thanks. And I enjoy the banter just like you - just like to to stir the pot occasionally. Those Roadies eh?

    As for weaknesses, I've had a good look and can confirm that I haven't got any "

    lol fair enough......the worst thing with roadies is being stuck behind one when hes off saddle putting the power down...lycra, no underwear....just not right. :roll:
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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