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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Colchester |
Of course it is everyone's right to walk along the streets dripping with gold jewellery and flaunting wealth. And of course it's not their fault if they get mugged in broad daylight. The same applies to the new craze of mugging cyclists for their expensive cycles. Are these lycra clad speed merchants just flaunting their wealth by riding these super expensive machines....? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I remember when iPods became a thing and people were getting mugged for having white earphones (yes young people, no one had white earphones other than wealthy iPod owners).
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I like to flaunt my obscene opulence by riding my Penny-farthing around Knightsbridge.
I have never been mugged yet although to be entirely equitable, the lower class bounders who have the brazen audacity to venture into our high end district are too busy dothing their caps at my elevated social status and at any rate, can’t reach me atop my lofty form of transport to attempt such an unsocial act. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like to flaunt my obscene opulence by riding my Penny-farthing around Knightsbridge.
I have never been mugged yet although to be entirely equitable, the lower class bounders who have the brazen audacity to venture into our high end district are too busy dothing their caps at my elevated social status and at any rate, can’t reach me atop my lofty form of transport to attempt such an unsocial act."
Straight up legit seen people riding penny farthings around Hackney |
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"I like to flaunt my obscene opulence by riding my Penny-farthing around Knightsbridge.
I have never been mugged yet although to be entirely equitable, the lower class bounders who have the brazen audacity to venture into our high end district are too busy dothing their caps at my elevated social status and at any rate, can’t reach me atop my lofty form of transport to attempt such an unsocial act."
 They can’t reach you up there 
They do lessons in London, one of my favourite YouTubers a channel called Joolz Guides (Julian McDonnell) he does tours around London, he did a video in which he learned to ride one.
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
There is an element of wealth on show with expensive bikes, however I think it says a lot more about the person who owns the bike.
Going faster, longer, harder on a bike can usually be done by losing a few lbs in weight rather than spending a few thousand pounds on a lighter more aero, bike. If you can afford the easy way out, why not take it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No (absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying hard earned wealth or given wealth if lucky from richly inheritance, etc.). Be happy for them never jealous, knowing materialistic things whilst are nice to have, it isn’t by any means a guarantee that they’re necessarily happy in life. |
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By *tue555Man
over a year ago
Passed Beyond Reach |
"Talking of wealth dont like it on here when men message offering all sorts of stuff treating/offering holidays and stuff x
Must be terrible to be popular  "
Nobody likes being popular on FAB forums. I personally try and hide my popularity, I'm a little embarrassed by it.
"Some people are born popular. Some people strive for popularity. Some have popularity thrust upon them"
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By *MNJCouple
over a year ago
Nuneaton |
No, the differences between a £100, £500, £2000 and £5000 are real and something you benefit from, in my experience other cyclists don't care what you ride unless it's unusual it's purely something for your own benefit.
On the other hand bikes are a ripoff, I saw a specialized Ebike the other day that costs more than a brand new KTM how has that happened? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Why mug when you can walk up and rake most locks open in 10-20 seconds
That nice expensive bike lock is just a paper wight
LPL or lock picking lawyer is a real eye opener off how unsafe locks are
https://m.youtube.com/c/lockpickinglawyer |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Here in Edinburgh, there has been a massive spate of bicycle thefts. Including several doctors and nurses at the Sick Kids hospital. I don’t think the model matters particularly.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Couldn't tell the difference between a Argos value bike to a (insert very expensive brand here) bike.
Ride what you want to ride 
You can't, but the bike muggers can.
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Ah, that's why I don't make much money from them then! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If they were super wealthy they could have handlebars that turn into blades if the weong person gets hold of them. Like sword handles in some film I saw. Or a saddle that only recognises your bottom. All others get a poker up em or something. |
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"Talking of wealth dont like it on here when men message offering all sorts of stuff treating/offering holidays and stuff x
Must be terrible to be popular
Nobody likes being popular on FAB forums. I personally try and hide my popularity, I'm a little embarrassed by it.
"Some people are born popular. Some people strive for popularity. Some have popularity thrust upon them"
O-)"
Oh dear someone has popularity syndrome |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If they were super wealthy they could have handlebars that turn into blades if the weong person gets hold of them. Like sword handles in some film I saw. Or a saddle that only recognises your bottom. All others get a poker up em or something. "
Chariots of Ire |
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I think anything of value, easy to steal and easy to pass on has always be a prime target. What's in trend theaft wise is very much a risk v demand thing. There is a lot more demand for bikes and also a lot more visibility and knowledge to the value of high end bikes than before. Match that with media (Inc social media) coverage and seems like a new phenomenon. But its just part of the constant evolution of theaft. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m intrigued to ask what are your other wealth traits ?
"I'm skint, but consider myself very wealthy. A big bank balance means you're rich, not wealthy. I consider wealth a measure of many things not just money. "
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"Do these biker types bring it on themselves?"
Surely "biker types" as motorbike riders, these are cyclists
How do you bring it upon yourself?
"I say, you look a ruffian, so you want to take my pushbike from me you beast?" |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"Do these biker types bring it on themselves?
Surely "biker types" as motorbike riders, these are cyclists
How do you bring it upon yourself?
"I say, you look a ruffian, so you want to take my pushbike from me you beast?""
Depends on the circumstances. I see groups of cyclists stop for their customary coffee and cake, leaving their bikes all stacked up on the corner. I know these bikes are worth several thousands, I was into road my bikes until an accident.. This particular area is known for bike thefts, yet they still leave them unattended and become engrossed in coffee, cake and conversation. Time to leave and a bike has gone... The assumption is the thief is taking it from the owner, it is usually when it is unattended |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Talking of wealth dont like it on here when men message offering all sorts of stuff treating/offering holidays and stuff x"
Yes, but when you drill down, what's actually on offer is typically a 15% off Lovehoney voucher, a night in Budleigh Salterton (with no hotel), and a monthly allowance of £3.50 and a packet of Pork Scratchings. And then, you'd have to be negotiating hard!! |
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"Talking of wealth dont like it on here when men message offering all sorts of stuff treating/offering holidays and stuff x
Yes, but when you drill down, what's actually on offer is typically a 15% off Lovehoney voucher, a night in Budleigh Salterton (with no hotel), and a monthly allowance of £3.50 and a packet of Pork Scratchings. And then, you'd have to be negotiating hard!! "
Chuck in a weekly allowance of £5 at Poundland, and I'm yours  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is an element of wealth on show with expensive bikes, however I think it says a lot more about the person who owns the bike.
Going faster, longer, harder on a bike can usually be done by losing a few lbs in weight rather than spending a few thousand pounds on a lighter more aero, bike. If you can afford the easy way out, why not take it? "
This is my argument. If I was to choose to work the hours required to buy a £5k bike or use those same hours to train, which would give me the biggest performance increases? Unless you train very little and/or charge hundreds per hour, that equating will invariably see the greatest returns from training more. As you say, loosing a kilo of fat is far far cheaper than a bike that comes in 1kg lighter.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If they were super wealthy they could have handlebars that turn into blades if the weong person gets hold of them. Like sword handles in some film I saw. Or a saddle that only recognises your bottom. All others get a poker up em or something. "
What shape is this poker?
Asking for a friend.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is an element of wealth on show with expensive bikes, however I think it says a lot more about the person who owns the bike.
Going faster, longer, harder on a bike can usually be done by losing a few lbs in weight rather than spending a few thousand pounds on a lighter more aero, bike. If you can afford the easy way out, why not take it?
This is my argument. If I was to choose to work the hours required to buy a £5k bike or use those same hours to train, which would give me the biggest performance increases? Unless you train very little and/or charge hundreds per hour, that equating will invariably see the greatest returns from training more. As you say, loosing a kilo of fat is far far cheaper than a bike that comes in 1kg lighter.
Mr"
Sorry, unless you already train a lot ... |
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"Do these biker types bring it on themselves?
If you got mugged in the street, would you have brought it on yourself?"
Of course. I have a trolley that's so smooth on the paving flags, my cat loves a ride in it and I have a lovely handbag and purse.
I always travel in a kaftan so muggers can't see them. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I tempted them to knock me over and make off with my pussy. |
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"Couldn't tell the difference between a Argos value bike to a (insert very expensive brand here) bike.
Ride what you want to ride
You can't, but the bike muggers can.
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Exactly. Same with watches. A few months back, in the town where I live, there was a spate of thefts in the street, rich old boys being jumped for their Rolexes. The gang who were doing this were eventually caught, but thieves know value when they see it. |
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"There is an element of wealth on show with expensive bikes, however I think it says a lot more about the person who owns the bike.
Going faster, longer, harder on a bike can usually be done by losing a few lbs in weight rather than spending a few thousand pounds on a lighter more aero, bike. If you can afford the easy way out, why not take it?
This is my argument. If I was to choose to work the hours required to buy a £5k bike or use those same hours to train, which would give me the biggest performance increases? Unless you train very little and/or charge hundreds per hour, that equating will invariably see the greatest returns from training more. As you say, loosing a kilo of fat is far far cheaper than a bike that comes in 1kg lighter.
Mr"
Most lads realise they are being daft spending a fortune on high spec kit, but it’s their indulgence so good luck to them. They probably think I am daft for the amount I spend on hotels, restaurants and wine. Each to their own. |
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"Of course it is everyone's right to walk along the streets dripping with gold jewellery and flaunting wealth. And of course it's not their fault if they get mugged in broad daylight. The same applies to the new craze of mugging cyclists for their expensive cycles. Are these lycra clad speed merchants just flaunting their wealth by riding these super expensive machines....?"
“Flaunting wealth” ... “dripping with gold jewellery” ... suggesting that cyclists are flaunting wealth but getting an expensive bike. Presumably you have similar issues with people driving expensive cars?
Nobody deserves to be attacked and robbed in the street |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I agree why should people feel embarrassed or frightened for for wearing, driving or riding their purchase.
I say people should mind their own business. |
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"Of course it is everyone's right to walk along the streets dripping with gold jewellery and flaunting wealth. And of course it's not their fault if they get mugged in broad daylight. The same applies to the new craze of mugging cyclists for their expensive cycles. Are these lycra clad speed merchants just flaunting their wealth by riding these super expensive machines....?"
People should have the right to look how they want, dress how they want, buy what they want,
They shouldn’t have to fear to be mugged by a lowlife who has chosen to steal, mug, rob, or abuse them due to what they have earned the right to have.
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I ride a bike that would be considered expensive by most non cyclists, I'm a lifelong cyclist and cycle tech geek so I love having a bike that is the absolute zenith of technology.
I make a lot of sacrafices to own it, but riding bikes is a huge part of my life - I know a lot of people that have spent a lot more on fags and booze during the same period of time I've owned it!
If you're an F1 fan, you'll never be able to drive, let along own the cars you love, but as a cyclist, I can own and ride a bike identical to a Tour de France winning bike.
Luckily theft isn't a problem in this neck of the woods. |
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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
"I like to flaunt my obscene opulence by riding my Penny-farthing around Knightsbridge.
I have never been mugged yet although to be entirely equitable, the lower class bounders who have the brazen audacity to venture into our high end district are too busy dothing their caps at my elevated social status and at any rate, can’t reach me atop my lofty form of transport to attempt such an unsocial act.
Straight up legit seen people riding penny farthings around Hackney "
I once bought a unicycle to ride around base as there was a ban on non-officer ranks riding bicycles as they couldn't salute officers. |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Colchester |
On a Sunday afternoon I sometimes put my apron and straw hat on and take my butchers bike with a basket on the front out for a spin . The faces of these lycra clad carbon lovers is a picture as I overtake them .. I usually shout, Make Way ..
The power is all in the legs and not the machine... |
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