The joke was that the owner views it as a fashion accessory and will thus be walking the bike more than riding it.
I don't think the bandana is genuinely there to make a stem more comfortable to hold whilst walking it.
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The joke was that the owner views it as a fashion accessory and will thus be walking the bike more than riding it.
I don't think the bandana is genuinely there to make a stem more comfortable to hold whilst walking it.