Comments on: New FattyCast: Bike Snob NYC Talks About His New Book: The Ultimate Bicycle Owner’s Manual

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:27:25 +0000

I loved this new book from BSNYC, it is hilarious. My favorite part was in the BR+ racing section — an infographic showing someone sprinting to a radar speed sign going 14 mph.

Regarding the conversation on revolutionary innovations in cycling, I think the nonsense free biking attitude of Eben Weiss and “just ride” philosophy promoted by Grant Peterson has been the biggest revolution since I started road biking in 2001 (Lance A at his best!)

The best way to enjoy cycling for a normal person is to seek out a versatile bike with clearance for wide, low pressure tires for usage on or off road. It’s the non-specialization trend in cycling that’s the been revolutionary.

By: Faisal Nisar

Faisal Nisar — Wed, 11 May 2016 16:54:44 +0000

Sounds like an awesome book! Will definitely check it out.

Love,
Faisal
http://www.velosimplissime.com

By: Pari

Pari — Sun, 08 May 2016 21:13:38 +0000

I still have to listen to the podcast, but I’m very happy due to this part:
The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is the most important book ever written.
It’s so good to hear that as I too often meet people that don’t know it at all…

By: Azril

Azril — Sun, 08 May 2016 03:29:06 +0000

Good…

By: Jeff Dieffenbach

Jeff Dieffenbach — Sat, 07 May 2016 19:06:54 +0000

@Rob & Joanna, regarding the wave-to-kit correlation, I think you’re right, but I’d add that the more kitted out you are, the more likely you are to get a wave back from a kitty.

I just finished the podcast, great stuff. A few thoughts:

1. Regarding races for kids, Fatty, you’re off the hook, but I’m surprised that Bike Snob didn’t mention CX. Up here in New England, anyway, there are races for kids at most of the CX races. Ages range from kids on striders to early teens before they’re eligible for juniors. Many more options than BMX and MTB.

2. Regarding revolutions in cycling, I wouldn’t count the step changes in equipment over time, even in the cumulative. To me, a revolution means that something is possible where it wasn’t before. As I was listening, I was thinking “bike share” before Bike Snob mentioned it. Here’s my short list:
a. Bike share
b. The mountain bike itself: WAY before my time
c. Fat bikes: nothing else conquers the snow
d. GPS: much safer than cue sheets/maps
e. Strava: profoundly better record-keeping, plus social!

By: Rob & Joanna Szrama

Rob & Joanna Szrama — Fri, 06 May 2016 00:02:01 +0000

My experience is the people kitted out are less likely to give a wave than are casual riders.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 05 May 2016 16:07:52 +0000

A fantastic book for the new learner like me. I am intending to buy a mountain bike so this book will give me an overall view about that field. I’ll also take a copy for my father and we will have the real wonderful experience. I am eager to have it right now,

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:45:00 +0000

LED lights with compact batteries are certainly revolutionary for my riding. Seeing and being seen with sufficient brightness without hauling around fussy gigantic batteries is huge for me.

BSNY and Fatty are two great tastes that taste great together. I would love to hear a chat with the editor of the Radavist someday. Not as colorful as BSNY but his daily bike pjorn is nice stuff.

By: Jeff Dieffenbach

Jeff Dieffenbach — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:33:44 +0000

I was wondering if the “leroy” referenced in BSNYC’s Monday post was one and the same. Now we know!
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2016/05/thrills-spills-and-shills.html

By: leroy

leroy — Wed, 04 May 2016 15:20:19 +0000

Well color me surprised.

The podcast has a shout out to my dog.

So that explains why he’s been offering reasonable rates to scribble in my books.

I’m not complaining, as long as he’s just autographing and not marking territory.

You’re everywhere, man. EVERYWHERE. – FC