Geno.vN Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Morning all.So I bought my first proper bike 2 weeks ago, and have been pedaling my fat butt off ever since.I told the guys at Bike-Addict where I bought my ride that I wanted to buy the bits and bobs from local shops around here to establish a relationship with them rather than just going there for services etc. So while shopping at the local Bloemfontein shops for some odds and ends, I ended up at Elevate Cycles just around the corner from home. I walk in, and a friendly girl walks up to me and asks what I am shopping for. I tell her gloves and a few other things. She shows me what they have and I pic a pair. I tell her that I also need some chain wax. She starts giggling at me in my face and replies: "It's called lube, not wax" as if I just told the funniest joke ever. I start blushing and apologize for this "huge" mistake and say I used to use wax type stuff when I still rode offroad motorbikes.Anyways, I grab the bottle of Smoove LUBE, pay for it and the gloves and bugger off without all the other stuff I needed. At Cycle World, I buy a saddle bag, computer, plugs, pump etc. without the salesman laughing once at my lack of proper lingo. I'll still pop in to Cyclotech to buy something there. While bike shopping there though, I experienced them very helpful and friendly. My question is, is there any thread here that explains what is which when talking cycling? Like a dictionary of sorts so I don't end up being giggled at when chatting to the serious okes. Cheers,Geno
Dirkitech Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Morning all.So I bought my first proper bike 2 weeks ago, and have been pedaling my fat butt off ever since.I told the guys at Bike-Addict where I bought my ride that I wanted to buy the bits and bobs from local shops around here to establish a relationship with them rather than just going there for services etc. So while shopping at the local Bloemfontein shops for some odds and ends, I ended up at Elevate Cycles just around the corner from home. I walk in, and a friendly girl walks up to me and asks what I am shopping for. I tell her gloves and a few other things. She shows me what they have and I pic a pair. I tell her that I also need some chain wax. She starts giggling at me in my face and replies: "It's called lube, not wax" as if I just told the funniest joke ever. I start blushing and apologize for this "huge" mistake and say I used to use wax type stuff when I still rode offroad motorbikes.Anyways, I grab the bottle of Smoove LUBE, pay for it and the gloves and bugger off without all the other stuff I needed. At Cycle World, I buy a saddle bag, computer, plugs, pump etc. without the salesman laughing once at my lack of proper lingo. I'll still pop in to Cyclotech to buy something there. While bike shopping there though, I experienced them very helpful and friendly. My question is, is there any thread here that explains what is which when talking cycling? Like a dictionary of sorts so I don't end up being giggled at when chatting to the serious okes. Cheers,GenoIronic, because I use a wax- based lube on my chain, so its technically both lube and wax. Sorry you were made fun of by a salesman
Pieter-za Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 I tell her that I also need some chain wax. She starts giggling at me in my face and replies: "It's called lube, not wax" as if I just told the funniest joke ever. I start blushing and apologize for this "huge" mistake and say I used to use wax type stuff when I still rode offroad motorbikes.Anyways, I grab the bottle of Smoove LUBE, pay for it and the gloves and bugger off without all the other stuff I needed.and the irony is that Smoove is actually a wax based product Enjoy the journey! (PS : Didn't see previous post being added alluding to the same while I was composing my msg)
eddy Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 a friendly girl walks up to me and asks what I am shopping for. I tell her that I also need some chain wax. She starts giggling at me in my face and replies: "It's called lube, not wax" as if I just told the funniest joke ever. Dude, she was hitting on you !!!!
Escapee.. Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 When she said Lube you should have giggled right back ..
Geno.vN Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Dude, she was hitting on you !!!! Uhm, I doubt it. She looks more the type that would hit on my wife, if you know what I mean..
s14phoenix Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Not really a guide anywhere - you get laughed at until you know some stuff. And you where not really far off asking for chain wax... You should have laughed at her for not knowing that there is a wax type chain lube and that is what you are looking for... But if you are single... maybe you should have shown her what other types of lubes you know how to use... definitely hitting on you I think... Uhm, I doubt it. She looks more the type that would hit on my wife, if you know what I mean.. maybe she was...
bleedToWin Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Don't really know why she laughed at you.Sure, the collective is referred to as chain lubes, but I'm sure they stocked some wax based stuff like Squirt and if not she should have just said that they only have these other lubes.
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Wax/lube whatever! I wouldn't say slang is something to worry about. Here only technical terms get panties in knots. Soft tail vs full suspension, that a seat post doesn't hold a seat but rather a saddle, stuff like that! Mainly worry about sock length!
The Ouzo Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Uhm, I doubt it. She looks more the type that would hit on my wife, if you know what I mean.. aint nothing wrong with that. if you know what i mean
Escapee.. Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 aint nothing wrong with that. if you know what i mean I strongly disagree..
thisismyotherbike Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Glossary of terms:https://greatist.com/fitness/ultimate-guide-cycling-lingoPretty useful! Quite US-centric, but most of it is spot on. To understand the culture (and seemingly out of place references like "I should have Rule 5'd" or "Just buy the bike, dude! n+1", lose an hour of work and enjoy the following:http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/
Cat2forLife Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 I don't really see what the big issue is that she giggled.. Who cares?
Mamil Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 It might be just me but I've been laughed at quite a lot since I started cycling. My first donning of bib shorts caused hilarity of the cruelest kind and my mud and cow dung spattered face after my first rainy mtb race also prompted peals of mirth.
Skott5 Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 If you come from an off-road motorbike background then you good to go as far as lingo is concerned. My kids laugh at me all the time whenever I try and use hip words that they do .... I feel min ..
ChrisF Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 O-well, guess this is the benefit of a longer forehead and the odd lighter hair making its appearance ... Seen enough fads come and go over the ages..... each with its own lingo ..... be glad you were not asking for wax for a surfboard .... Back on topic. I know what I want, even if it is now called by a different name .... Was at the bank last week enquiring about different packages and options. Each time I asked if the fees included internet banking ... Each time the "young lady" would say yes, and give me this funny look as if to say "off course". I laughed and told her about an era when internet banking was for the technologically advanced only, and it was an EXTRA, and an extra that cost money. Should have seen her face !! Hahaha ....
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