Remastering the Chameleon model, the special bicycle sports a Supreme logo on its down tube, with the entire lightweight frame sporting that familiar red hue. Sturdy Maxxis tires ensure grip on even the most unstable of offroad surfaces.
When you see the word "sturdy" used in the description of any type of performance equipment--cycling or otherwise--it means the writer has no idea what the hell they're looking at.
That's why cyclists never ask each-other, "What sturdiness you running?"
In other fashion news, I was enjoying this guide to commuting in New York City, which appears to be a "collabo" between Esquire magazine and Degree anti-sweat armpit coating:
My main question while reading this was, "Why is Degree running an advertorial for deodorant and antiperspirant in the middle of December?" I mean I'm no marketing expert, but it seems like if you're going to sell stench-blocking underarm spackle the time to do it is in summer. Also, the article briefly addresses cycling, but I was particularly baffled by the skateboard section:
5. SKATEBOARDING
Not into any of these methods of transportation? Alright, cool guy, how about a skateboard? It's not something I recommend for anyone who doesn't live a few blocks away from work, but if you do, first of all, good for you—that's amazing and I'm eternally jealous—but second of all, please don't show up to the office smelling like our old friend on the subway.
Walking in with a skateboard might turn some heads in the first place, so make sure you shed the punk persona by ridding yourself of any pit stain situations (bonus: there’s a Degree for that) and that you don't show up smelling like you rode a skateboard to work. Because no matter what you do for a living, smelling un-fresh is not a good look.
Okay, maybe I'm doing it wrong (actually I'm definitely doing it wrong given that I totally effed up my foot on Monday), but how smelly are you getting skateboarding a few blocks to work? If anything, standing on a board with wheels and rolling with only the occasional push seems like it would cool you down. Also, what does "smelling like you rode a skateboard to work" even smell like, apart from weed? Or is that the point and Degree is trying to tap into the corporate stoner market?
Whatever the case, I'm pleased to report I'm hobbling a little more quickly now which means it's only a matter of time before I stuff my swollen foot into a Sidi and start riding again. And while I'd rather not have gotten hurt in the first place I think I probably needed a little bit of a break; with a December cyclocross race in the bag and the end of the year rapidly approaching there's really no reason to take things any way other than easy.
from Bike Snob NYC https://ift.tt/2GfqAne
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