So I’m bored and this question popped into my head. I’d love to hear what are others unpopular cycling opinions are. These shouldn’t be hot takes; they should be resoundingly not popular in cycling at the moment but they are opinions you have. I’ll start. Carbon bikes are only widely used becaus…

[image] pdf500: It’s also a manufacturer’s dream, meaning they can sell a bike they haven’t had to pay to paint for the same price as the colourful ones. I assume it’s different for different manufacturers but with lauf their black (not ‘stealth’ so still painted) is the least expensive and t…

I’ve Peugeot Expert Combi Van - was cheaper than a 7 seater “suv” in Ireland, but can comfortably sit 9 adults. 2nd and 3rd row removable (generally just leave the 3rd row in), so on race day/ park and cycle commutes, it’s just lift in the bike. Race days made easy, with curtains and porta potti! I …

That’s good. I think Brompton do something similar for standard vs fancy colours. And I have space in my heart for black painted bikes.

Never thought this would be an unpopular opinion, but since we’re not allowed to challenge other posts… Just because people don’t agree with your opinion on color choice doesn’t mean they’re ashamed and somehow lesser humans.

My old lauf was a less common bright green so I got a lot of comments on that. My new one is the plain black which I do like better than expected as color matching to cover scuffs is easy. Just need to add more colorful accent pieces to offset plain black

People who like black suffer from lack of imagination and inability to commit. Pretty sure they hate puppies and small children as well.

Is it ok if that’s what they’re going for? Asking for a friend. :metal:

It’s ethically OK. Though ideally they live their life as a recuse with a shroud of shame hanging over them.

Mobility is a made up term to keep physical therapy offices in business, and create an alternative market for weightlifting gear.

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What are your unpopular cycling opinions?

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