DR ◣◢ Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 We aren't all perfect and 100% clued up on what things are called on a bike or part of the gear you use. Sometimes though some funny things do sneak in. Share them. I'll start with This is a Helmut This is a Helmet Only one of the two will save your head in a crash.
Long Wheel Base Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 The old 26 inch mtb was always a 26". Then the new big wheel comes out and gets dubbed a 29er. Now all of a sudden some people start calling the small wheels 26er. Surely it remains a 26" ? Soft tail instead of dual suspension. Cleats for the whole pedal. Rim for the whole wheel or vice versa. Di2 for Campy or Sram electronic gears.
Meezo Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 you definitely winning the most(random) threads started 2020
Markellis Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 My all time favourite....not equipment but when people “drive” their bikes and not ride their bikes.... I have a flat wheel...nope....it’s still round, you have a flat tire...or is it tyre...
Thomo Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Not sure when these became the same thing ...
Red Robin Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Pretty certain my LBS could post here with when I try to describe where a noise is coming from.
Butterbean Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 OMG. Paddles instead of pedals. Grinds my gears man...
T_Boss Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Not sure when these became the same thing ... Agreed that the terminology is wrong, but I can half understand that one, for the uninformed, because the two pulley wheels in the rear derailiur are known as jockey wheels.....
Long Wheel Base Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Not sure when these became the same thing ...Because Jockey is easier to spell than derailleur.
BuffsVintageBikes Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Not sure when these became the same thing ... Long before you were born probably
ebotma Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 I have a friend that always writes Shimano Altegra instead of Ultegra.
NGM Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Here's a snobby one: Gruppo - Italian word for cycling groupset, and acceptable parlance in English.Grouppo/groupo - Not a real word in any language as far as I know, although I can't rule out the possibility that it is Australian slang for an orgy.
DR ◣◢ Posted December 17, 2020 Author Posted December 17, 2020 Front fork...... As opposed to what exactly? The rear fork?
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