Bike Anti-Porn - When Things Go Wrong

I wouldn't normally post a customers bike but this made me really really sad. Tommasini Prestige with no foot retention, and a sora/tiagra mix.

I think they are referring to the comment re having a low end mishmash of gears on a frame like that.

Which is a shame regardless of all the "his biek, etc," comments

That Tommasini needs some TLC...

+1

But I don't pay a mechanic to give me Gok Wan style fashion advice, admittedly I wouldn't hire Gok Wan either, or to get all sad if I build my bikes in a style he doesn't like, including my choice of pedals.

Pedal choice is function not fashion.

where were the fashion comments?

??? unless you're trying to tell me that the 'really, really sad' bit only related to the rear brake and the possibility of the drivetrain not working correctly?

Pedal choice is function not fashion.

sometimes

I think they are referring to the comment re having a low end mishmash of gears on a frame like that.

Which is a shame regardless of all the "his biek, etc," comments

Why is it a shame? maybe you could track down the owner and offer to pay for the bike to be upgraded so that it's no longer a shame?

??? unless you're trying to tell me that the 'really, really sad' bit only related to the rear brake and the possibility of the drivetrain not working correctly?

again, where are the fashion comments?

he has expressed the bike deserves to be better looked after, possibly a better groupset and foot retention

nothing about colour of components

you seem to have taken umbrage at his post but without any cogent reason

Pedal choice is function not fashion.

With a geared bike/singlespeed, you don't necessary need foot retention.

it has a function, but it's not always necessary (definitely not a fashion choice mind).

Putting flat pedals on a bike like that shows it's not being ridden for anything but a run-around. I think mentioning the pedals was just an observation of that.

What I mean is that if the owner is commuting/riding long distance it might be better for them to have foot retention, be it clips or clipless. Depends on what is practical for the owner

again, where are the fashion comments?

he has expressed the bike deserves to be better looked after, possibly a better groupset and foot retention

nothing about colour of components

you seem to have taken umbrage at his post but without any cogent reason

well that's the bit I'm taking as fashion advice, your view obviously differs, or you're being deliberately pedantic because you have taken umbrage at my taking umbrage, either way it is what it is, to either of us.

What I mean is that if the owner is commuting/riding long distance it might be better for them to have foot retention, be it clips or clipless. Depends on what is practical for the owner

fair comment

Putting flat pedals on a bike like that shows it's not being ridden for anything but a run-around. I think mentioning the pedals was just an observation of that.

arrant nonsense

First usage of the word 'arrant' on the forum, I'd wager

First usage of the word 'arrant' on the forum, I'd wager

12th May 2011 #2688
catfood

early bump/call for tomorrow.

the power of christ(arrant) compels you!

............

Noted.

what was the wager?

Show me road race bike that's ridden for it's intended purpose with flat pedals then MacB.

Or are you just practising being verbose for Christmas Scrabble scores?

^^it's in the post

Show me road race bike that's ridden for it's intended purpose with flat pedals then MacB.

Or are you just practising being verbose for Christmas Scrabble scores?

that's a rather different way of putting it than:-

Putting flat pedals on a bike like that shows it's not being ridden for anything but a run-around

Does the change of wording construe a tacit admission of the ludicrous nature of the claim made in your earlier post?

No. If your having trouble understanding perhaps just enquire nicely.

And stop shouting.

:)

No. If your having trouble understanding perhaps just enquire nicely.

And stop shouting.

:)

Wasn't aware of any shouting, anyway, if the answer is no then are you saying that you stand by your first comment? If I'm having trouble understanding perhaps you could explain this sequence?:-

miro_o - Putting flat pedals on a bike like that shows it's not being ridden for anything but a run-around

macb - arrant nonsense

miro_o - Show me road race bike that's ridden for it's intended purpose with flat pedals then MacB