If you are shy, there are two types of bikes that you need to avoid: high-wheelers and fat bikes. I have both and, out of all my bikes, they get the most attention, on the road. The Mukluk is surpassed, in the "Gee-whiz" factor only by the high-wheeler.
I have continued to commute on the Mukluk, this week, even though the roads are mostly clear of snow. I could easily ride the Handsome XOXO, but I am really enjoying the ride on the fat tires.
I have been amused by the reactions of people on the street, as I ride the bike. Kids stare and point, people in cars pull up beside me and roll their windows down to say. "Awesome!" or "I love those tires!" or something similar.
I need some mid-winter training, and the extra effort required to ride the fat tires down the road seems to be giving me that. I want to do my first long ride of the year, soon, and I suspect that the skinnier tires on the handsome are going to be a lot easier to get rolling. I am hoping that will allow me to make a long ride with less perceived effort.
If we can manage to avoid any more snow for the next few days...
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I see I made a big mistake... I'm shy and I have a Pashley Guv’nor. As you mentioned, this is a kind of bicycle that attracts comments but the bright side is that I'm overcoming my shyness.
ReplyDeleteYep, I still remember you being in the Parker Parade on your high wheeler.
ReplyDeleteyup. and recumbents are very odd bikes too, but people typically think that anyone riding a recumbent must be a weirdo anyway so they will try to avoid eye contact altogether:)
ReplyDeleteSo a recumbent might be the ultimate bike for the shy...
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