People calling non-recumbent bikes 'upwrongs'

[Hilldodger]

That was the point of the joke

 

[byegad]

On topic, I feel it counter productive to give a derogatory label to other road users. So 'cager' referring to car drivers is a no no for me too.

If it becomes an us and them situation we come off worse every time.

 

[Andy in Sig]

I agree with that. Verbal trench warfare is no way to convince others of your views.

 

[byegad]

I tend to try charm and personality...................................................................








So I'm stuffed!!!!

 

[BentMikey]

Too much seriousness. Life would be very boring and unfun if you couldn't jibe and tease.

 

[ufkacbln]

Bikes with two sizes of wheel - ridiculous - will never catch on!

 

[Andy in Sig]

Too much seriousness. Life would be very boring and unfun if you couldn't jibe and tease.

You're right. In my above post I was thinking more of campaigns aimed at changing the public's mind. But when it comes to Hilldodger there's nowt wrong wi' takin ' piss.

 

[jay clock]

for some reason I always imagine that the user of expressions like "upwrong" is also going to refer to Friday as "POETS" day or say things like "scuse I"

For that reason.....NO!!

 

[Andy in Sig]

That's a fair point. FWIW I just call them "normal" bikes.

 

[BentMikey]

OTOH I do get Roger's point - if it were serious name calling, then I'm totally with him.

 

[Andy in Sig]

So we're all agreed then: the pulling of legs in good humour is OK.

 

[arallsopp]

As long as its done at an appropriate cadence. No point in putting anyone's knee out.

 

[Hilldodger]

That's a fair point. FWIW I just call them "normal" bikes.

That's ok then, but just don't go calling them 'Ordinary' bikes

 

[BentMikey]

As long as its done at an appropriate cadence. No point in putting anyone's knee out.

I ride fixed you know, I won't be having any of that!!!

 

[BentMikey]

That's ok then, but just don't go calling them 'Ordinary' bikes

but "ordinary bikes" is fine then?