It's a fixed-gear model with a lightweight aluminum folding frame, no brakes, unique chain-free drive technology, and cool high-tech solid-state thermoplastic wheels with integrated tubeless tires. Like my road bikes, it's decked out in a stylish, minimalist silver-and-black 'colorway.' It's also designed specifically for hauling groceries.
The only problem is, I can't figure out where I'm supposed to sit or, for that matter, how to pedal the thing.
Here's a picture of a similar model:
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....Does anyone have any idea how to ride one of these?
P.S. This thing really is brilliant for hauling groceries home on foot. Mine is deeper than the model pictured, with a folding shelf and a padded grip which will, I predict, eventually be replaced with bar tape because I am super nerdy like that and also because the padded grip is made out of some cheap foam stuff that won't last.
When I told DD I couldn't figure out why I never got around to buying one of these before, he said (without missing a beat), "Because you're not a little old lady. I mean, it's kind of a Little Old Lady Cart."
And thus I have christened my new toy: "LOLcart."
:::grin:::
PPS -- I ordered my trainer last night (yay!). It's an inexpensive model from Amazon. I could have ordered one from the shop, I suppose, but I missed the most recent ordering window and I didn't want to wait. Yes, I suck. I am looking forward to installing a bike in the living room, where I can pedal to my heart's content while watching movies on the projector.
...Sometimes I whine about my life, and then I realize I am able to actually do things like ride a bike, indoors, while watching movies on a nifty projector system. I'm extra-lucky because I originally planned to put my trainer in the basement, but DD said, "You should put it in the living room so you'll use it more." I'm not making this up! I should probably never complain about anything again (though undoubtedly I will!). My life is actually pretty darned awesome.
*Well, technically, it is a bicycle -- it does have two wheels, after all!
LOLcart. I am dead. Very funny. Looks useful, if a little granny-esque. I suppose you could call it a piece of Granny Gear. Yes!
ReplyDeleteI haven't really tried a trainer much, but I value my sanity, so I think I'll steer clear. Something you can't do on a trainer (steer).
That wasn't very funny.
OMG! You are so right! Granny Gear is exactly what it is! ...And now I am imagining an entire line of hip, ironic retro-granny accessories for the hip, ironic granny of today. I think the signature items would have to be a pair of cateye reading glasses with a tiny cog in the arms, and then a muumuu printed with 34-tooth cogs :D
ReplyDeleteActually, the bit about steering clear *was* pretty funny -- subtle, but funny :D