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[Closed] The perception of "Cool"

Grapefruit · 2010-09-06T11:36:12Z

No, not a play on words from the Miles Davis album - I need a diversion from a Monday working at home. Basically - what brands are considered cool or uncool and why? e.g. I hear talk about Cannondale referred to as soulless - Marin as "old men's bikes" - Orange apparently split opinion? Lapierre as stylish? Trek, cool but ubiquitous? Do "boutique" brands automatically qualify as cool? I also hear of pre-conceived notions about people based on the brands they ride. Where does this stuff come from? Please feel free to keep your answers as shallow and jovial as you like. This is just supposed to be a bit of harmless fun and not a serious criteria on which to base purchases or any form of sociological conclusion (I'm sure most people, like myself, tend to do their homework and aren't bothered if something's "cool" or not). I've only got involved with bike-related media and forums relatively recently so am kind of new to this area despite being old enough to qualify for a pass to the dodgy-knee club. Just curious what people think. :-) I'll kick us off - Can't stand Specialized (don't know why, they just leave me cold)? I like Whyte's (a bit biased, I ride a 901) Would love a Yeti (a bit of mythology about them I suppose, but I rode an ASR-5 at a demo in April and swear I heard "Ride of the Valkyries" going off in my head.) Cube - German AND cool? Cheerie Pip!

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richdirector

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Robin Mather - custom bikes
Klein
Trek soho - carbon belt drive
Surly Big Dummy
Brompton
Seven Cycles - custom ti
Peregrine Swift - old style still cool
Pashley - cruiser weight fighter
Any BMX ridden well

Posted : 08/09/2010 3:34 pm

yoda

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4 pages is not cool! 🙄

Posted : 08/09/2010 3:45 pm

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