Things I have an irrational/unfounded dislike of...

[ajm]

I can't believe that helmet peaks are being added to this list - they're one of the best reasons for wearing a helmet in the first place!

I will admit I originally thought they were just a fashion thing when they first started appearing (and probably they were!) But after buying a helmet that happened to come with a peak, I couldn't live without one now.

In short - they help you see where you're going. Yes, you could wear glasses of some sort but I hate all those (make you either look ridiculous or a poser or likely both, separate you from everything round about you and are disorientating).

They keep most of the rain / snow / hail out of your eyes, and do a good job of shading your eyes from the sun (both features are frequently required simultaneously in Scotland )

I can't actually think of anything that I would like added to the list right now - I must be ill

 

[missmyfat]

Agree totally with the klein comments. Great to look at but its a bike not a painting, and they ride awful! Horrible things.

Totally agree with the spin wheels as well. Fugly.

But some people seem to dislike anything that modern! Full suspension is progress (its rough ground), trail centres is progress (natural trails are now empty)

 

[Crell]

... For the same reason I dislike spin/trispoke wheels, give me wire spokes anytime.

Amen :idea:

 

[richwoodham]

Yikes - I own a full-sus GT.

And two Cannondales.

AND I can't resist pointing out Kaiser's incorrect use of the apostrophe.

I'd better keep quiet.

 

[Pickle]

Gulp!

This thread is basically the opposite of me.

Not many GT lovers - I adore them
SPIN haters - I have just got one after years of wanting
A full suspension hater - I love my RTS
Someone that thinks helmet peaks rock - Euck IMO

Ho Hum, its all personal taste isnt it. We all love MTBs at the end of the day

 

[kaiser]

Yikes - I own a full-sus GT.

And two Cannondales.

AND I can't resist pointing out Kaiser's incorrect use of the apostrophe.

I'd better keep quiet.

 

[billinjah]

scotts & gts

 

[bigkeeko]

......hmmm, geeks that obsess over trivial details that, really for all their worth make no difference. (tin hat on for that one ) .

Oh and neglected bikes in piss poor condition but still in regular use.

 

[andrewl]

Sure there are some bikes/parts I'm not particularly interested in and may not be to my taste but... My pet hate is whingers*, particularly those found in the UK!

Maybe some of you could put some effort into saying something positive every now and then.


*Whinge (winj): To complain or protest, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

 

[bigkeeko]

Sure there are some bikes/parts I'm not particularly interested in and may not be to my taste but... My pet hate is whingers*, particularly those found in the UK!

Maybe some of you could put some effort into saying something positive every now and then.


*Whinge (winj): To complain or protest, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

I liked that one! . Pot/ Kettle etc