A bicycle question-OUCH!
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A bicycle question-OUCH!
Why is there "that" difference between mens and women's bicycles?
I'm talking about the top tube, or there lack of, on women's bicycles.
You'd think that the men's bikes shouldn't have "that" bar there.
Seems strange that the one with the ***** has the bike with the bar.
I'm talking about the top tube, or there lack of, on women's bicycles.
You'd think that the men's bikes shouldn't have "that" bar there.
Seems strange that the one with the ***** has the bike with the bar.
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It is said that a woman invented the necktie in order to get even with the mo fo who invented high heels. Don't know as to it's authenticity tho. One can hear most anything. Maybe she invented the bike also. jd
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ah id rather see a chic on a harley any day!! and a guy invented that! anyone notice now days that bar on some isnt all the way down like a girls bike and not up top like a guys? wander what thats for?
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Originally Posted by jimdandy
It is said that a woman invented the necktie in order to get even with the mo fo who invented high heels. Don't know as to it's authenticity tho. One can hear most anything. Maybe she invented the bike also. jd
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Originally Posted by Old Rust Bucket
I fail to see the connection. Maybe a guy must wear a tie to "Get it." I haven't worn a tie since I was 5.
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ah id rather see a chic on a harley any day!! and a guy invented that! anyone notice now days that bar on some isnt all the way down like a girls bike and not up top like a guys? wander what thats for?
That's for the S/hims that are out there!!!!
That's for the S/hims that are out there!!!!
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The bicycle frame became the "modern" diamond type long ago, in the 1800's. Ladies wore long dresses exclusively back in the day - anything like "Pantaloons" on the distaff sex was considered far too 'risque', and totally frowned upon.
You consider - straight legged pants even with cuffs would not become caught up in the chain and gears either, though it was a nuisance I suppose for the inner cuff of one leg to become greasy. Thus we (I believe) have the DARING idea of Ladies actually riding bicycles in the park to credit for the origin of chain guards as well - so as not to catch up a skirt in the workings!
Now we have lycra riding gear, and the chain guard has gone bye-bye. I swear, you can see a mosquito bite bump through a set of riding togs these days...
It would never have DONE in the 1890's.... (not at all)
You consider - straight legged pants even with cuffs would not become caught up in the chain and gears either, though it was a nuisance I suppose for the inner cuff of one leg to become greasy. Thus we (I believe) have the DARING idea of Ladies actually riding bicycles in the park to credit for the origin of chain guards as well - so as not to catch up a skirt in the workings!
Now we have lycra riding gear, and the chain guard has gone bye-bye. I swear, you can see a mosquito bite bump through a set of riding togs these days...
It would never have DONE in the 1890's.... (not at all)
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I've had some pretty spectacular bike wrecks, but never have the jewels and the top tube met. They've found the shift levers before (when mounted in the center of the handle bars), but never the top tube. If you watch any bike racing you'll see in the wrecks that the rider and the bike usually separate quickly--the rider has much more mass (and thus, momentum) than the extremely light bike. Over the handlebars or off to the side seem to be the most common unexpected dismounts.
I suppose if one hit a wall while the front tire only had just gone up a slight incline might cause the gonads to be introduced to the top tube.
Jason
I suppose if one hit a wall while the front tire only had just gone up a slight incline might cause the gonads to be introduced to the top tube.
Jason
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Check your front fork nuts religiously...
Nothing sux worse than a wheelie that ends in a classic "FORK PLANT" while the front wheel rolls merrily onward.
You WILL meet Mr. GOOSENECK if this happens, and it just ain't right...
Nothing sux worse than a wheelie that ends in a classic "FORK PLANT" while the front wheel rolls merrily onward.
You WILL meet Mr. GOOSENECK if this happens, and it just ain't right...
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aint that the truth, When my my bro and I were kids, he got a brand new "roadmaster" 50 dollar walmart type 20" bike... took it off a jump, pulled up, the handle bars came off mid air....
