The boss's bike, do I dare?

[Andrew_Culture]

The MD of the company I work for has shown a renewed interest in cycling since I started cycling to work. I arrived today and he showed me his nice hybrid, and then invites me to take it out for a ride...

We are the same size and build, and neither of my bikes are anywhere near as nice as my boss's bike so I am very tempted to give it a razz...

 

[tyred]

Of course, but don't hit anything with it!

 

[MossCommuter]

You might get 1st dibs when he gets bored of it and gets another one (or gives up)

 

[smutchin]

He's seeking your approval. He wants you (ie someone who "knows about bikes") to massage his ego. As his underling, you would be unwise not to accept the offer, and it would be impolitic to say anything afterwards other than "it's a gorgeous bike, you've made an excellent choice". Proper Alpha Male behaviour.

Oh yes, and don't you dare ride it faster than he is capable of either!

d.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

It's okay, we get on really well (we've both done time in punk bands). He's just signed up for EndoMondo so I know his average speed, which I'd love to double on his own bike

It's all friendly stuff btw, he's not an overlord as such.

 

[gavintc]

He's seeking your approval. He wants you (ie someone who "knows about bikes") to massage his ego. As his underling, you would be unwise not to accept the offer, and it would be impolitic to say anything afterwards other than "it's a gorgeous bike, you've made an excellent choice". Proper Alpha Male behaviour.

Oh yes, and don't you dare ride it faster than he is capable of either!

d.

Well assessed, I agree.

 

[Globalti]

For months I've been chatting on and off with my boss about bikes since he announced he wanted to get one. Now I hear that he's only gone to the local BMW dealer and bought a BMW road bike! I hope it doesn't turn out to be too hardcore for a complete beginner.....

 

[junglegusset]

I'd tell him he has got way too many bits bolted onto it: saddle bag, bottle thingy, plastic disk thingy at top of cassette, reflectors on everything, lock, pump, lights........the list goes on. Looks like salesman at the bike shop has had a field day with him.

 

[Maz]

For months I've been chatting on and off with my boss about bikes since he announced he wanted to get one. Now I hear that he's only gone to the local BMW dealer and bought a BMW road bike! I hope it doesn't turn out to be too hardcore for a complete beginner.....

I didn't even know BMW did road bikes, at least, not the self-propelled variety!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Tell him he will never be considered a serious cyclist without mudguards.

Or a cape for the rain

 

[Davidc]

Just park yours round the corner, swap them while you're out, and when you get back tell him his wasn't good enough for him so you negotiated a swap at the LBS.

(Probably lead to him suggesting an employment swap for you at the Job Centre though)

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

He's seeking your approval. He wants you (ie someone who "knows about bikes") to massage his ego. As his underling, you would be unwise not to accept the offer, and it would be impolitic to say anything afterwards other than "it's a gorgeous bike, you've made an excellent choice". Proper Alpha Male behaviour.
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Oh yes, and don't you dare ride it faster than he is capable of either!

d.

+1

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

My boss who is often a complete tw@t got a new roadie and sold his range rover 8 speed bike last month.
He made sure the LBS delivered it to work and he brought it into the office.
Me n a mate went in to ptretend fawn over it then went off for a coffee.
The boss was trying to hide hs almost ecstasy over how much we "loved" his bike.
Specialised Secteur Sport

 

[smutchin]

It's okay, we get on really well (we've both done time in punk bands). He's just signed up for EndoMondo so I know his average speed, which I'd love to double on his own bike

It's all friendly stuff btw, he's not an overlord as such.

I guessed from your opening post that you must be on friendly terms with him and I was being a bit tongue in cheek, but there's still an element of truth in it.

You just have to weigh up whether it's worth pissing on his bonfire by going faster than him on his bike. Friendly or not, he's still the boss...

d.

 

[junglegusset]

My boss who is often a complete tw@t got a new roadie and sold his range rover 8 speed bike last month.
He made sure the LBS delivered it to work and he brought it into the office.
Me n a mate went in to ptretend fawn over it then went off for a coffee.
The boss was trying to hide hs almost ecstasy over how much we "loved" his bike.
Specialised Secteur Sport

Good punters level bike, but I understand your point. Anyone who goes round with 'Land Rover' or 'BMW' on their bike needs to have a word with themselves. Peugeot is the only car manufacturer whos name makes sense on a bike. Maybe Lotus as well.