Treks and Specializeds Bore Me

ShandyH

Discuss!

SimonAH

So does the missionary position, but I've had some memorable face to face bonks.

Just sayin'

msmancunia

In an ideal world I'd be going out with George Clooney, but in reality I'd settle for someone who makes me laugh, doesn't look too bad, and puts the seat down every once in a while. Hence my Trek

chadders81

Specialized look stupid as well with their curved top tube.

But I've ridden one and they do feel nice. I wouldn't have one as there's too many around. I don't care if that makes me a snob.

(I ride a Trek).

Monkeypump

ShandyH wrote:

Discuss!

Discuss? Why? It's been done to death already, do keep up.

Bike snobbery bores me, but I don't feel the need to start a discussion on it.

Paul E

Discuss - when you seemingly don't have the wit and intellect to formulate your own answer, just saying! (no offence)

mudcow007

well i have both - yeah im showing off, big whoop want to fight about it?

ShandyH

None taken Paul E. I see your response is full of wit and invention. Just like buying a Trek or a Specialized.

The Milton Keynes of the bike world.

CiB

ShandyH wrote:

The Milton Keynes of the bike world.

Oi. Don't knock the place. It's got a lot going for it, a lot more than a lot of run-down provincial towns have these days.

Kieran_Burns

ShandyH wrote:

None taken Paul E. I see your response is full of wit and invention. Just like buying a Trek or a Specialized.

The Milton Keynes of the bike world.

I have both a Trek and a Specialized

I buy something based on whether it can do the job I require of it and don't get hung up on labels.

Paul E

I do have a Trek (an oldie alu USPS livery one) but it was a bargain, also had a Massi and a Specialized.

Ben6899

Kieran_Burns wrote:

I have both a Trek and a Specialized

I buy something based on whether it can do the job I require of it and don't get hung up on labels.

#irony

bompington

#itmakesmelookreallywithitifiuseahashtag

ShandyH

Kieran_Burns wrote:

ShandyH wrote:

None taken Paul E. I see your response is full of wit and invention. Just like buying a Trek or a Specialized.

The Milton Keynes of the bike world.

I have both a Trek and a Specialized

I buy something based on whether it can do the job I require of it and don't get hung up on labels.

Because there were no other options available to you? Deary me. It shows such a massive lack of imagination. It's like going to a restaurant in France and ordering baked beans on toast.

Kieran_Burns

Ben6899 wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

I have both a Trek and a Specialized

I buy something based on whether it can do the job I require of it and don't get hung up on labels.

#irony

I don't understand how as I bought the Tricross based on my commute at the time (mix of rural road, bridleway, sub-urban, urban and cycle path) it needed the clearances to allow mudguards, be a bit more robust for rougher ride I was doing and lower gearing 'cos I was crap at any kind of hill.

I got the Madone 'cos I wanted a fast carbon road bike and after trying lots of different makes and models, it was the one that I was most comfortable on.

SimonAH

Well I guess you have a point. My belt drive fixie is so boring that it just blends into the background really.

Ben6899

bompington wrote:

#itmakesmelookreallywithitifiuseahashtag

#hilarious

Ben6899

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

I have both a Trek and a Specialized

I buy something based on whether it can do the job I require of it and don't get hung up on labels.

#irony

I don't understand how as I bought the Tricross based on my commute at the time (mix of rural road, bridleway, sub-urban, urban and cycle path) it needed the clearances to allow mudguards, be a bit more robust for rougher ride I was doing and lower gearing 'cos I was crap at any kind of hill.

I got the Madone 'cos I wanted a fast carbon road bike and after trying lots of different makes and models, it was the one that I was most comfortable on.

Because... Trek and Specialized are the top-selling brands BECAUSE of the label. People think "ooh a Trek/Specialized, it must be the best."

In the case of your Madone, it looks like you did some testing, but one does pay a premium for the brand.

SimonAH

Cracked it! Much more interesting with a hanging basket!



Is there an FCN modifier for this?

SimonAH

Yes, working from home. :oops:

gtvlusso

Trek and Specialized make some of the finest racing and MTB bikes available - lets just get that one cleared up.

I would agree that their success and mass production has lead to a flood of their products out on the streets, they are great bikes, well developed, reliable and well supported by both manufacturers - hence they sell well.

So, is it the bikes that bore you or the fact that there are so many out there that they become passe?

Or is it the colourschemes? Admittedly both manufacturs and Giant have cr*p colourschemes - I guess this is to reduce painting costs/overhead.

veronese68

SimonAH wrote:

Cracked it! Much more interesting with a hanging basket!

Is there an FCN modifier for this?

I'd say +1. Same as the hanging basket I believe you have on your face.
Great pic by the way.

roger_merriman

While mainstream stuff can in it's self be fairly dull, equally just buying an other brand to be different is essentially like dyeing one's hair red/purple to be alternative,

bike frames tend to be fairly close to each other, within the type at least. you have what three makers of gear systems, a few more choice with brakes but nothing is that different, road rim brakes are dual pivot, and so on.

DrLex

Is this the 5 minute argument or the full half hour?

Kieran_Burns

DrLex wrote:

Is this the 5 minute argument or the full half hour?

I've told you once.

rolf_f

I don't think anyone sensible would question their effectiveness as bikes - but they are boring as objects (possibly due to their ubiquitousness as GTV alluded to). I doubt I'd notice even a Venge on a Sportive but I would notice a basic Viner for example.

It's like buying a Ford - a sensible, logical decision. Not so much a decision of the heart perhaps.

woodnut

There are many bikes of both brands I'd be very happy to own. Also (along with Giant, and other "big" brands) they are often stunning value for money.
I don't really see how a bike can bore you, unless you've ridden it and found it to be cack?
When you buy cornflakes, will you buy any brand except Kelloggs?

gtvlusso

woodnut wrote:

There are many bikes of both brands I'd be very happy to own. Also (along with Giant, and other "big" brands) they are often stunning value for money.
I don't really see how a bike can bore you, unless you've ridden it and found it to be cack?
When you buy cornflakes, will you buy any brand except Kelloggs?

Ah - there is a difference between boring and cack.....


A bike may be good, but boring.

A bike may be cack, but enjoyable.

Kieran_Burns

gtvlusso wrote:

woodnut wrote:

There are many bikes of both brands I'd be very happy to own. Also (along with Giant, and other "big" brands) they are often stunning value for money.
I don't really see how a bike can bore you, unless you've ridden it and found it to be cack?
When you buy cornflakes, will you buy any brand except Kelloggs?

Ah - there is a difference between boring and cack.....


A bike may be good, but boring.

A bike may be cack, but enjoyable.

Ahhhh a bit like one up the poop chute with your missus for the first time?

woodnut

gtvlusso wrote:

woodnut wrote:

There are many bikes of both brands I'd be very happy to own. Also (along with Giant, and other "big" brands) they are often stunning value for money.
I don't really see how a bike can bore you, unless you've ridden it and found it to be cack?
When you buy cornflakes, will you buy any brand except Kelloggs?

Ah - there is a difference between boring and cack.....


A bike may be good, but boring.

A bike may be cack, but enjoyable.

True.... I once rode a truly awful BSO ( I think it was called "X-rated") MTB round some of my local trails. Boring it wasn't... :shock:
Edit: I don't really see how a bike can bore you, unless you've ridden it and found it boring

notsoblue

Well, I have a Planet X, so I can't really comment...