More than Riding
As you get familiar with the bike community you will find quickly that one thing cyclists like more than cycling, is talking about all their gear, gadgets, and technical specs of their bikes and gear. If you were to ask a crowd of cyclists to tell you about their favorite or most essential bike items you would get a lot of eager responses…
However, after spending even more time in the bike community, you will find that what cyclists like more than cycling or talking about their gear, is giving advice about your gear.
And that’s where I get into trouble. Because I am not interested in gadgets or memorizing technical specs.
Mostly I just bike to work. But so far I haven’t lost my balance because of my lack of knowledge. I do just fine.
You’re posts and art always leave me with a grin — and i never smile! Thank you 🙂
I’m thinking I need a Garmin with a camera ap to photograph people’s lugged unicorn forks…
Does the unicorn horn come out of the front of the fork crown? 🙂
tee hee hee! a fortuitous typo
Ha!! That was my iPhone spell checker : ))
I find the Garmin is superior to the iPhone in every facet. Its personal assistant, Surly, navigates spell check with aplomb and comes pre-installed with the Mythical Beast Finder app. It’s been a life saver.
I have a GoPro and a Garmin – does that make me a gear freak?
I have to admit I have a GoPro too! Which is why I make fun of it. But I did stop recording *every* commute.
Great! My weakness is lights. I’ve bought cheap ones, expensive ones & just ordered one that fits on the helmet! You’re going to be able to see me from Space! 🙂
I am right there with you! Safety first, Gadgets second!
If you spend a lot of time on your bike you’ll find yourself thinking about ways to optimize the experience. It’s like, if my bike was a little bit lighter I could get up this hill easier. Gee, my seat is getting uncomfortable, I wonder if ergonomic seats are worth it. And the cost is not so much that you can’t experiment with new things. It’s very much like the way Californians, who spend a lot of time in cars, personalize them with personalized plates, etc. It’s simply a natural result of riding a lot and thinking about your ride while you ride.