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[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 months ago

Love his channel. I don't even mountain bike, but have been binge watching him lately. Last one I watched he went on a rant to his European viewers about how imperial measurement was better for carpentry when building bike paths because it was base 12 for about 30 seconds then stone cold goes "Not really it's shit" the speed cut to next scene.

He's a former web developer who got to live his dream, good on him.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

I admit that I do love well designed stuff. It's like touching materialized good thoughts and intentions.

But I don't have room for a cargo bike even if I could afford one. Classic acoustic bike for me.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Looking forward to cargo bikes being more in demand and prices coming down. There's no way they should cost £4-5k. Decathlon make a longtail for £2.5k which is much more reasonable

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Isn't decathlon quality nowhere near reputable brands and don't they have only the cheapest components in their bikes? They should be fine for infrequent use, but are not as reliable and thus could cost more in the end. \

Edit: I gathered this info last time I was looking for a bike.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I wouldn't say so, they use the same parts as everyone else. My bike has full Shimano 105 for £200 less than any other manufacturer. Frame and fork are solid etc, no issues at all in 4 years.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

So much for so little. Holy cow.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

I added a front basket to my commuter and I thought I could carry anything

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I can confirm from personal experience: it is a very nice bike. I don't need it though, as I have no kids.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

I don't have room for it but I do want one

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

boujiest

I know this is one of those “grandpa doesn’t like it when they make up new words” scenarios, but you can just say “most bourgeois”.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago

Seems like it's an accepted alternative to Bougiest

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bougiest