Naming your bike

Are any of you going to admit to doing this?

I can't figure out what's worse - people who mail into FGG with names for their bikes or people who gender them (inevitably female). I cringe every time i see it :(

(jesus i'm bored :( )

bike manufacturers give the bikes names so we don't have to

I never get too attatched to my bikes, they leave long before I think about naming them..

I do have friends who piss down their seat tubes though, I suppose they are marking their territory

the word 'steed' seems overused.
i like 'fixed' but 'fixie' sounds like Barbies transexual friend

"my bike" or "that fucking thing"

single speed - 'the upsetter'
geared road - 'silver lady'
mountain bike - black betty

naming your bike is a bit like naming your penis. (imho)

OK, so I'm gonna admit, she's called Betty (and she is the third best ride I've ever had, maybe)

rkn - of course female, it's an old thing, started for ships, I think.

mr smith - what's your penis called? ;-)

mashton:rkn - of course female, it's an old thing, started for ships, I think.

Yes but i always find it a bit odd ;) Acutally thought i'd find out about it - doesn't seem like there is a clear origin but [this article](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/the_economy/138678.stm) has some suggestions, including:

"As long as ships of every size and type require lots of paint to look good they will be referred to as a 'she', at least by me."

mashton: mr smith - what's your penis called? ;-)

pista

Mine are just after their colours... Yellow (the bright yellow Bob Jackson) and Ruby (the Candy Apple Red Serotta).

I think they sound a little like girls name, bikes are always feminine.

A friend named my bike "Mugabe" ... Myself, I just call it "My bike". My other bike is "My old bike".

MrSmith:

mashton: mr smith - what's your penis called? ;-)

pista

seat-tube?

I kinda have it easy. Mine is a Courtney (for Troy Courtney, the builder), so I just refer to it as the Courtney. If I ever name an inanimate object, please punch me in the face, or steal my beer.

BringMeMyFix:

MrSmith:

mashton: mr smith - what's your penis called? ;-)

pista

seat-tube?

Pista penis, eh? Are we to conclude you are "fixed"?

Mine is called "My other bike"

actually i'm intersex, i dont have a penis but an enlarged clitoris called francis. (neither male or female name)

i have 3 bikes
one is called "the singlespeed"
one is called "the big bike"
the newest one is called "the roadbike" or "the condor" or "the pista"

they are all fun to ride but not as fun as my non-doctor delux rabbit bean flicker with mains power pack.

i had a singlespeed Pace for 14 years, which i used to ride everywhere (can't, won't drive) and my friends used to refer to it as my "horse" which some thieving bastard recently nicked, always wanted a fixed wheel, so i was forced into buying a second hand Langster which i absolutely love.
being new to riding fixed and forgetting to pedal when scratching arse, reaching for phone, adjusting bag etc, should call this one horse as keep getting thrown out of the saddle...8^)

dolly, the dolan

I really hope you're joking max.

um no.. i even tagged her in facebook photos haha

i had a singlespeed Pace for 14 years, which i used to ride everywhere (can't, won't drive) and my friends used to refer to it as my "horse" which some thieving bastard recently nicked, always wanted a fixed wheel, so i was forced into buying a second hand Langster which i absolutely love.
being new to riding fixed and forgetting to pedal when scratching arse, reaching for phone, adjusting bag etc, should call this one horse as keep getting thrown out of the saddle...8^)

Bit of Langster love there...

are Any Of You Going To Admit To Doing This?

I Can't Figure Out What's Worse - People Who Mail Into Fgg With Names For Their Bikes Or People Who Gender Them (inevitably Female). I Cringe Every Time I See It :(

(jesus I'm Bored :( )

Thesis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@platini.
haha, always said they aren't that bad,

Fixed Gear: 'Lesley' (northern accent)
Geared Tourer: 'Mr Worthington'

My Mum: 'Goose'
My Dad: 'Bear'

Thesis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thread is from april 2007!!!!