tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post4316129437401522852..comments2023-10-30T03:34:12.306-07:00Comments on I Bike NZ: Butt Service – aka: Why are all roadies assholes?Antoinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-42680811404859011462008-06-08T19:26:00.000-07:002008-06-08T19:26:00.000-07:00Antoine you venomous old bastard! I liked that po...Antoine you venomous old bastard! I liked that post — it would read great published in a magazine somewhere.<BR/><BR/>Buy the way, the Fat Chance has been striped right down. I went to install the Trade Me buy of the century - my old/new $42 White Industries rear wheel — and thought bugger it, lets strip and paint the beast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-33834239341336427482008-06-05T14:12:00.000-07:002008-06-05T14:12:00.000-07:00Thanks for that. I'll drop Cyclesupplies a line a...Thanks for that. I'll drop Cyclesupplies a line and see who I can deal with here in Chch. I suspect the answer will be "any of the big boys" but you never know.<BR/><BR/>I'll let you know if project cargo bike comes together.AMarburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644293237413468208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-83905076639114009032008-06-03T02:13:00.000-07:002008-06-03T02:13:00.000-07:00I was looking at getting a Karate Monkey when I fe...I was looking at getting a Karate Monkey when I fell for the Pugsley. Nice versatile bikes, but it's a bit more work getting racks and fenders fitted with less attachment bosses on the frame, although I have seen it done well. <BR/><BR/>I have lusted after a Big Dummy since they were first announced and even started buying a few components when I got good deals. That bike is on hold at the moment as I'm getting by with my old MTB and a kiddie trailer.Antoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-85880100324490528352008-06-03T02:05:00.000-07:002008-06-03T02:05:00.000-07:00The NZ Surly (and Salsa) importer is Cycle Supplie...The NZ Surly (and Salsa) importer is Cycle Supplies of Christchurch. <BR/>http://cyclesupplies.co.nz/<BR/>Speak to David Whittam there and he will be able to recommend a local bike shop to deal with. You can also get the "complete" Long Haul Trucker, Steamroller and Cross-Checks.Antoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-36218929803915877242008-06-03T01:29:00.000-07:002008-06-03T01:29:00.000-07:00Greetings from down in Christchurch. I stumbled o...Greetings from down in Christchurch. I stumbled on your blog while working my way through the MPLS bikey-blog consortium.<BR/><BR/>I get a weird competitive/anti-social vibe from the commuters down here. Sure, roadies you'd expect, but why shouldn't commuters talk to each other? Too busy working themselves into a lather and trying to get their stoplight intervals, I guess.<BR/><BR/>Side question: I'm a recent (1-year-old) migrant (yes, I know, another darned foreigner). What's the deal with Surly availability in NZed? I've got commuter/cargo bike dreams and either a 1x1, KM or a (gulp) Big Dummy are starting to like mighty attractive.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!AMarburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644293237413468208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-19829905985017571382008-05-21T04:43:00.000-07:002008-05-21T04:43:00.000-07:00I regret to inform you Chris that if you're wearin...I regret to inform you Chris that if you're wearing spandex and riding a skinny tire road bike you are one of them! But that's OK, I'll still give you a wave. <BR/><BR/>With legs like mine you don't want to be wearing spandex too often. I've got a Thudbuster suspension seat post on the Pug and I can ride for 2 or 3 hours in normal shorts with no discomfort at all. I don't find myself out longer than that at the moment so I haven't worn padded cycling shorts for years.Antoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-17233268797490811592008-05-20T14:20:00.000-07:002008-05-20T14:20:00.000-07:00A buddy of mine said the same thing a couple of we...A buddy of mine said the same thing a couple of weeks ago. I ride in the same areas he does and I usually get a response from everyone I wave to or say good morning to. Many times I end up riding with strangers (who are roadies) that I meet at stoplights for a few miles chatting it up about cycling. I never though about it but I'm usually riding a road bike (or my Cross-check) and wearing spandex. I can even get the elusive-pro-looking-team-sponsored roadies to chat with me. Maybe they think I'm one of them.<BR/><BR/>The people who seem to ignore me are the jerks in cars who almost run me over. They seem to ignore my friendly waves and speed away like a brain surgeon late for an emergency procedure.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398368683478095412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-46710903823523902752008-05-15T05:11:00.000-07:002008-05-15T05:11:00.000-07:00WC: I think you're on to something with your "snob...WC: I think you're on to something with your "snobs on bikes" theory and I love the phrase.<BR/><BR/>It's a shame because I like riding all types of bikes and appreciate others getting out and about under their own steam no matter what they are riding.Antoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-51000334069324917342008-05-14T23:55:00.000-07:002008-05-14T23:55:00.000-07:00Enjoyed the post immensely, it has struck a cord w...Enjoyed the post immensely, it has struck a cord with me, I have complained on my post about this very fact, they are totally ignorant. After my 2 years of cycling, on the roads around Neath, here in South Wales, I still fail to get a nod, wave or any hint of recognition from the few regulars I see, i.e., the ones in all the gear. As you say those on mountain/ transport bikes are all friendly, and will say a quick hello. They're saddos as far as I am concerned, and what's even sadder, is that it seems to be the same the whole world over. It must be a built in attitude problem, that "roadies", must have, or is it a way of being anonymous, hard to believe, I know, with all that gear, but they are so competitive, that to be beaten is complete anathema to them, and they'd rather not show any kind of recognition, to any possible adversary. Does that make sense? Or is it that they are just snobs on bikes? Guess I'd better leave the psychology to others.<BR/><BR/>Cheerswe;shcyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521987816431156168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-50158529903847364592008-05-14T20:01:00.000-07:002008-05-14T20:01:00.000-07:00This must be a universal phenomenon. The same thin...This must be a universal phenomenon. The same thing happens here. The more expensive the carbon bike and kit, the less friendly the rider seems to be. <BR/><BR/>We have another thing in common. We both think LA is a cheating, lying bastard, yet still love le tour.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-47087905034028357612008-05-13T14:11:00.000-07:002008-05-13T14:11:00.000-07:00Thanks for the feedback. Say hello if you see me r...Thanks for the feedback. Say hello if you see me riding around. I'm pretty easy to spot on the Pugsley. <BR/><BR/>I just read the post again and it sounds like I'm full of venom! I'm not like that at all, I'm a friendly guy but I did mean everything I said. I'm 42 and I think as you get older you are just not as concerned about acting cool. I do get responses sometimes from the grey haired riders. <BR/><BR/>Because of the hours I work I don't get any contact with the commuter crowd. I have never seen another cyclist of any kind when I ride home at 11pm, only drunks and boy-racers.Antoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257211936407872461.post-458590449626695592008-05-13T13:39:00.000-07:002008-05-13T13:39:00.000-07:00Just found your blog and enjoying it. In my fiftie...Just found your blog and enjoying it. In my fifties and entering my fourth new phase of cycling with a commute/cruise-around emphasis. Also history with motorcycles so understand where you are at. Live in Auckland. Great to see the Pugsleys here in NZ. Some sort of Surly will be my next bike purchase, no doubt about it. Just which one???<BR/>Oh and... I get to talk to people commuting but that's because we look like commuters (a Hi Vis vest is one giveaway, and a bike coloured black or grey). My wife has taken to riding for fitness most days (on my previous commuter, a black MTB with slicks) and is also an assertive "good morning" person. She reckons roadies over 50 will reply but otherwise she too gets nothing. Oh and... loved the Rotorua photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com