Shit, youre right. I was half asleep, didn't realize the google result was just the frame set and w/o any components, and I would never buy a used CF frame, not from a stranger at least. Even used, they're too much money (for my level of interest in cycling) to not know if there were any incidents that could have possibly compromised the internal integrity of the bike.
Funny but just bought a 3yo Ibis full carbon mt bike for the girlfriend. Would never buy a carbon bike from anyone, especially a Cat 2 XC racer, but his team takes care of his gear, and he weighs 140 lbs. Pro deal and she needed the upgrade.
Siiiick. CAT 2? Yeah, to buy anything other than the scenario you mentioned is bonkers IMHO. Def one good thing about the cycling community, at a certain level, the majority of folks are fastidious with maintenance. Even flat rides have hazards that'll mess up ur month (or worse), buddy of mine bombed a hill w/used CF, hit a pothole slalom, fork said buh-bye, luckily his face slowed him down. Nah, but he's lucky it was 2am otherwise he would have slid right into traffic. Is the cut unrelated?
Unrelated, as in, her cut didn't have anything to do with the frame failing? Here's my little Felty VR40, nothing fancy but she holds a ton of sentimental value.
Always wanted to try a bike with a belt drive, but goddamn, they're so expensive. And a hub shifter is not something I want to cheap out on, with a cycle.
Not a but flap. Cushing yes and pattern is designed so minimal seems in sensitive areas. And 100% you have to take it all of for bathroom. Men have a bit advantage for "tube" can be used through shorts leg.
I used to design pro-cycling suits like that. All of the grey panels have been sublimated (printed) with her team's colors/artwork/sponsorship logos. The black panel is where her chamois is, and it's been dyed (not sublimated) to prevent grinning (grin is when fabrics become see through when stretched, don't want your butt showing!) Chamois are protective pads that keep the rider's rear and spine comfortable while riding for long stretches of time, but they do cause these suits to look silly.
Or we could just move to recumbents that have both comfort and speed. Looking at cyclists in their diamond frames reminds me of the monohull sailors thinking they can keep up with the trimarans. Cycling can be better, but some folks just like passing rules to make themselves feel like they are doing stuff.
If there were unlimited races, like we have with round the world sailing, there would be a heck of a lot more recumbents.
Honestly, I kind of fell into it! After college I was pretty desperate for a job, so I started looking outside of my field (graphic design). I used to live next to this company that makes cycling apparel, so I hopped on their career page and saw that they were looking for an entry level Product Developer; it's design adjacent, right? They trained me from the ground up and now I can name, like, 15 different types of lycra
DobbyOneKenobi
"Fat bottomed girls, they'll be riding today. So look out for those beauties, oh yeah"
earthlingextraordinaire
My #1 bike-fixer/heart-stealer will always be dottie
SploogeMcDuck316
definitely helps that road cycling is essentially doing squats for tens of miles.
nickswoop
She's a professional track sprinter
ScottPaul57
She wears it well.....
NotAllowedToArgueUnlessYouPay
That chainwheel is scaring me
BishlamekGurpgork
How so?
NotAllowedToArgueUnlessYouPay
My knees
YuffieK
https://i.imgflip.com/24t60e.jpg
akafluffy
videos that end too soon
Useyourhead165
What color bike is she fixing
JasonThorn
...There's a bike?
somuchproblemo
I am really enjoying that rear tire and I would like to make sure the air pressure is okay.
TacoPoweredHelicopter
Why is her ass wearing a mask?
xj4low
Extra padding. Bike shorts usually have extra padding down there.
noWhiteHorseHereJustBatturuPrinsu
To prevent the spread of the bundemic
ope1
Because an ass like that requires protection. Get with the fuckin program.
bitemark
Most bike shorts have extra thick padding in the crotch, or things get uncomfortable, fast
DaveSamsonite
It has a cold.
funlovinkrimenal
Fixes your heart and steals your bike
TheDirtySanchezBros
I love that her whole insta is just about having an absolute dump truck, and I am so here for it.
Sqeezytzatziki
Miss LongBottom, I presume .
slopwizard
I think I'd get found out when my bike keeps breaking ten times a day
weidermeijer
Wear that during a race and no one will want to pass you.
00Lochnessa
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1bm53dmZxMTQ2YjR2dnRycXN6bGNqZTdnb3JpdTR0d2IzbTE3NzdjdSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/uBgC7Mdbof6sU/200w.webp
Shybastard
Whats the name of the soundtrack?
Nightshift603
Uh yeah, Brenda, could you please not wear see thru cycle suits that make me think about YOUR ASS ALL DAY LONG?
ButtscratchMcPherson
Unfortunately around here all the bikers who dress like that are old dudes.
LaunchpadMc
ShadeMeadowsArt
😳💕
harbengerprime
Research done, excellent
LariCheltsy
WHERE IS THE 'DO NOT UNMUTE' WARNING, GUYS!?
dalaimickey
That insta no worky.
spittleteets
When did I become rich enough to drop $6k on a carbon fiber fixie?
MeFirstThanYou
Its a track-bike
seenunseen
Clearly you aren't selling yourself online for ad profit to afford the bike
ChicanoBatman
That Bike Technology frame alone cost $6k. Closer to $15K USD, and I'm with you on the rich enough part even at $6k.
spittleteets
Shit, youre right. I was half asleep, didn't realize the google result was just the frame set and w/o any components, and I would never buy a used CF frame, not from a stranger at least. Even used, they're too much money (for my level of interest in cycling) to not know if there were any incidents that could have possibly compromised the internal integrity of the bike.
ChicanoBatman
Funny but just bought a 3yo Ibis full carbon mt bike for the girlfriend. Would never buy a carbon bike from anyone, especially a Cat 2 XC racer, but his team takes care of his gear, and he weighs 140 lbs. Pro deal and she needed the upgrade.
spittleteets
Siiiick. CAT 2? Yeah, to buy anything other than the scenario you mentioned is bonkers IMHO. Def one good thing about the cycling community, at a certain level, the majority of folks are fastidious with maintenance. Even flat rides have hazards that'll mess up ur month (or worse), buddy of mine bombed a hill w/used CF, hit a pothole slalom, fork said buh-bye, luckily his face slowed him down. Nah, but he's lucky it was 2am otherwise he would have slid right into traffic. Is the cut unrelated?
spittleteets
Unrelated, as in, her cut didn't have anything to do with the frame failing? Here's my little Felty VR40, nothing fancy but she holds a ton of sentimental value.
BishlamekGurpgork
Always wanted to try a bike with a belt drive, but goddamn, they're so expensive. And a hub shifter is not something I want to cheap out on, with a cycle.
Dudenoooo
You didn't. *whips your ass with a garden hose
spittleteets
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1aGt6c3l2ZjA5MHdqbXg2NXcyeXBvdTc1dDdqY2U0amh3ZnpvMDhmciZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/FZomeTV3Xls4M/200w.webp
ShinksAvoHazaar
A redneck bidet
NChomsky
That's the second mobile-bakery I've seen this week.
Dannyalcatraz
Meals on wheels!
CouldntCakeLess
SedatedSl0th
This cured my gluten sensitivity
CouldntCakeLess
CakeIsALie227
YuffieK
Glutens Maximus
ID1746
DeakVanNyke
HandoB4Javert
hushpuppyextraordinaire
That’s a weird pattern on her suit. Reminds me of the old full body pajamas butt flap in the back.
profloyo
Kinda looks like she is wearing a diaper
WhatSayYouCitizen
It is an ass pad; for riding bikes over hard surfaces on long distances - road biking.
DaveSamsonite
It's a thicker area as that is where bike seat causes wear. Thin spots appear there first.
I used to routinely ride 100 miles per days. A pair of bike shorts would last just a week.
yesdearmetoo
Union suit
2774
Union suit
weidermeijer
Don’t they have a flap in the back?
2774
Yes.
Cashmoneybadger
Maybe it is a butt flap, imagine having to take the entire thing off
WaterUnderTheRocketAppliances
Poo poo portal
SploogeMcDuck316
I think its probably like a padded butt. Road bikes are not known for their comfortable seats.
SMhobo
Not a but flap. Cushing yes and pattern is designed so minimal seems in sensitive areas. And 100% you have to take it all of for bathroom. Men have a bit advantage for "tube" can be used through shorts leg.
ArizonaIceTea77
I used to design pro-cycling suits like that. All of the grey panels have been sublimated (printed) with her team's colors/artwork/sponsorship logos. The black panel is where her chamois is, and it's been dyed (not sublimated) to prevent grinning (grin is when fabrics become see through when stretched, don't want your butt showing!) Chamois are protective pads that keep the rider's rear and spine comfortable while riding for long stretches of time, but they do cause these suits to look silly.
freshthrowaway1138
Or we could just move to recumbents that have both comfort and speed. Looking at cyclists in their diamond frames reminds me of the monohull sailors thinking they can keep up with the trimarans. Cycling can be better, but some folks just like passing rules to make themselves feel like they are doing stuff.
If there were unlimited races, like we have with round the world sailing, there would be a heck of a lot more recumbents.
tigerliketoightness
That's really cool. How did you get into that?
ArizonaIceTea77
Honestly, I kind of fell into it! After college I was pretty desperate for a job, so I started looking outside of my field (graphic design). I used to live next to this company that makes cycling apparel, so I hopped on their career page and saw that they were looking for an entry level Product Developer; it's design adjacent, right? They trained me from the ground up and now I can name, like, 15 different types of lycra
tentacularfleshscape
That's rad! Also as a fellow Arizona enthusiast you may enjoy this painting (not mine)
ArizonaIceTea77
Love it 👌