tinywheels
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So,I find my fellow bikers tend to be a bit condescending towards me, and seem astounded that I cover vast amounts of ground. Roadies in particular tend to look down upon the Brompton. Is it a thing?
It's just a common human characteristic. Whatever the group (be it coffee drinkers, hi-fi buffs, motorists etc etc) there will be sub-groups who feel the need to be superior to others. Don't take it personally.So,I find my fellow bikers tend to be a bit condescending towards me, and seem astounded that I cover vast amounts of ground. Roadies in particular tend to look down upon the Brompton. Is it a thing?
I agree with this 100% - plus I get many nice comments about my Brommie. People want to know more about it - is it comfortable, how fast can it go, what's it like on hills, can you tour with it?I have never found any cyclist who does not like my Brompton. They know I am not there to race them.
Very much this @annedonnellyI'm with @Tenkaykev I had roadies stop & talk to me when I regularly rode the Brompton. There will always be people who dislike certain things, be it bikes, cars, the wrong clothes, etc., but in general I found people tended to be interested in the Brompton and perhaps wished they could justify the need for one themselves.