How come bicycle clothing looks so silly?

On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:39 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...

I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.

I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

Jones

!Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:39 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...
I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.
I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

Jones


A really ugly supercar. Not to be confused with it's predecessor, the
Miura, which is sex on wheels.

nate

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!Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:39 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...
I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.
I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

pedant probably a spelling mistake (no training 'e') /pedant?

As for "a bike is a bike is a bike", well, depends what you want to do
with it. Would Sam Whittingham have managed a world-record undrafted 81
mph, or would Chris Hoy have won 3 Olympic Golds, or Lance Armstrong 7
Tour de France, if they'd all been using, say, Dutch city bikes?

I have several bikes, because they all do very different things
particularly well. The Burrows 8 freight lets me do serious freight and
shopping duties easily, the Brompton folder is incredibly convenient for
short trips or if I need to integrate with other transport, my recumbent
tourer lets me soak up leisure miles all day in comfort. You can't
effectively substitute one for another, though all are bikes are bikes
are bikes.

Pete.
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On Jan 16, 7:32 am, Peter Clinch wrote:
wrote:
On Jan 15, 7:30 pm, !Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:00:42 -0800 (PST), in alt.war.vietnam
You can buy a $70 bike at walmart, target, kmart. they'll ride fine
and can be used to commute.
Oh, in today's market, methinks I'd budget about $500 or so for a
decent commuter. Then about half again for the racks, fenders, and
panniers... those accesories ain't cheap!

Jones- Hide quoted text -

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So you would pay $750 when you could pay $70. The world is full of
crazy and queer fools.

A $70 might ride fine for, oooh, whole days before it starts showing why
it cost $70. If you want something that rides fine (a value of "fine"
that is *much* finer than the $70 Bicycle Shaped Object), and continues
to ride fine, and doesn't cover you in a stream of cack when the road is
wet, and carries luggage comfortably mounted on the bike rather than
uncomfortably on you, and doesn't have the wheels go out of true any
time you hit a big bump, etc., etc., etc. then you'll pay the higher price.


Let me offer an analogy:

[Background perspective] I used to collect old computers and so have
a bunch of experience with those heavy-duty IBM "clicky" (buckling
spring mechanism) keyboards, which offer a consistent tactile "feel",
are extremely durable and reliable.

I remember watching this guy in a workplace one time (there would be
no limit of other examples). He was using the OEM keyboard that came
with whatever commodity PC was installed there. One or more of the
keys was sticky or something and sometimes worked - sometimes not.
This poor guy kept occasionally mis-typing as a result and kept having
to go back and fix things. Each time you could see his annoyance and
aggravation, but apparently it wasn't enough trouble at any particular
time for him to realize how much aggregate difficulty could be
prevented if he just got a better keyboard. Aside from the seconds at
a time that it was stealing form their lives, that cheap-o keyboard
probably elevated the blood pressure thus shortening the lifespan of
everybody who operated it.

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...
I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.

(Tom Keats) wrote:
I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

!Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.
What's a Lamborghini Countache?

It's Pagani's early design. Here's the nice one:
http://www.paganiautomobili.it/

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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!Jones' Sock Puppet writes:
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:39 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...

I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.

I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

Acutally, it's properly spelled: Countach.
The trailing 'e' is an emacs control-character artifact/
keyboard failure.

Anyways, the Countach just another spendy, ugly car like
its successor: the Diablo.

Sometimes it's all too easy to spend a whole bunch of money
on something whose very existance is unwarranted, and sustained
only by mid-life crises.

I tend to exempt bicycles from that opinion, because I'm
biased and I like bikes. Heh ;-)


cheers,
Tom

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I'm really at:
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:36:53 +0000, in alt.war.vietnam Peter Clinch
wrote:

I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

As for "a bike is a bike is a bike", well, depends what you want to do
with it.

I don't know *how* I could be any more clear; I agree with it. It's a
tautologically true statement; its truth value is inherent and depends
upon nothing.

"Gold is where you find it."

"This man is as good as his word."

It's either Monday or it's some other day."

It is indisputably true and does not rely upon any interpretation of
the subject or context.

Only a moron would argue with: "A bike is a bike is a bike."

Jones

On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:52:14 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

Acutally, it's properly spelled: Countach.

I copied and pasted. I haven't a clue what it is; however, based on
the context, I assume it's some kind of an expensive car. If you have
a spelling issue, then talk to whoever brought it up in the first
place spelling it thus... it wasn't me. I wouldn't know one from a
concrete mixer and plan to keep it that way.

Jones

A Muzi wrote:
I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...
I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds like
you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in many
other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in fact, your
point, then I will agree.

(Tom Keats) wrote:
I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

!Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.
What's a Lamborghini Countache?

It's Pagani's early design. Here's the nice one:
http://www.paganiautomobili.it/


Looks like a carbon copy of the McLaren F1

Nate Nagel wrote:
!Jones' Sock Puppet wrote:
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:39 -0800, in alt.war.vietnam
(Tom Keats) wrote:

I have two words: Lamborghini Countache...
I'm not real sure what you're trying to say; however, it sounds
like you're pointing out that one finds conspicuous consumption in
many other areas of our lives besides bicycles... if that is, in
fact, your point, then I will agree.
I'm just saying: a bike is a bike is a bike.

Oh. OK... I suppose I'd have to agree with that.

What's a Lamborghini Countache?

Jones


A really ugly supercar. Not to be confused with it's predecessor, the
Miura, which is sex on wheels.

nate

Speak for thyself.....not I.....please see......

http://www.automotivehistoryonline.c...niCountach.htm

still has the power of 'auto-erection' over me......g

cheers.....Jeff