Jargon

caseyupstate · 03-10-2008, 08:44 AM

I've been trying to figure out the jargon with biking for a couple of years . . .
I guess this goes for figuring out eqipment too. Why does everything seem so mysterious? I just want to be awesome at biking!

bikerbaby · 03-11-2008, 04:31 AM

Don't you just love it? There's a website for everything it seems:
http://www.myoan.net/biking/jargon.html

This happens to me frequently:

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Yard Sale (from skiing) a horrendous crash that leaves all your various "wares" -- water bottles, pump, tool bag, etc. -- scattered if on display for sale.

I hope to avoid these:

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Ugly Geek Jerseys shirts worn by posers that are covered with advertising logos to which they are receiving no compensation.

After all, I don't like to pay to be a billboard.

And I have no intention of trying this any time soon:

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Bunnyhop lifting both wheels of the bike off the ground to clear an obstacle while riding.

That's just a taste...it's a nice long list. I feel like I should take a quiz when I'm done. Anyone want to write it up?

CycleBabe · 03-11-2008, 08:16 PM

Ahahaha, I love "Yard Sale"

We should make this a game...

This happens to me frequently:

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Bonk reaching the point of exhaustion. Running out of energy from low blood sugar.

I hope to avoid these:

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Corndog to become covered in silt, usually after a fall.

I have no intention of trying this any time soon:

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Excedrin Descent bone jarring downhill that rattles your brain (providing you have one).

LizShow · 03-12-2008, 04:24 AM

Yeah, I am the same way with terminology. Thanks for the the resource! I think there are some cool terms in sports.

jimonroad · 03-12-2008, 03:24 PM

Good Grief! AN amzing sub-culture this has spurned. Where is there ever straight talk. I like a more inclusive and non-threatening approach to my biking sport!

HLancaster · 03-14-2008, 07:08 PM

I'm going to have to agree with Jim. I have encountered nothing out in the real world though. You know, on the road. Maybe just a few people looking down over therir noses at my antique (but durable) equipmnt!

ickyshorts · 03-14-2008, 10:26 PM

Here, Here for the durable but not so pretty. Kind of sounds like me! I like seeing the kids riding around in an $800 dollar car with $10,000 worth of equipment on top. Too common in downtown Asheville!

caseyupstate · 03-14-2008, 10:29 PM

You've noticed that too. I was up a couple a weeks ago and almost fell out of the car laughing,.. I think they were trying to look homeless too. No offense to homeless, but they usually don't have such high caliber transportation.

HLancaster · 03-15-2008, 10:45 PM

THis is one of the more hysterical oxymorons of the Asheville area. I'm sure there are lots others too on the same caliber! Now for my question. DO the bigger wheels have any REAL effect (or affect) on mountain biking? I really need some advice before a purchase.

doug · 03-17-2008, 04:05 PM

yes, they make riding some obstacles easier (such as going over fallen logs or roots), and a lot of people claim they can take fast corners even faster (due to larger contact area) but they are heavier and can make negotiating real tight corners or switchbacks tougher.