‘What kind of bike? What kind of riding do you do?’
‘God stop trying to pigeonhole everything with your marketing BS, I just want a bike, ARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!’
Next time you’re in the pub, try asking for “a beer”. If you’re feeling like a helpful sort of bastard, ask for “a lager” or “a bitter” depending on your preferences. It’ll give you an early idea of what the bike shop will look like if you ask for “a bike” 🙂
When I tried it a few years back, one barmaid gave us random stuff each time (fair play, she got the point), another threatened to throw us out (she said we were drunk, even before we got served).