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[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 16 points 1 year ago

This describes my dad except for the part where some of the bikes work.

[–] jadero@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Missed the swing bike and the skatebike.

I don't know where Dad dug these things up, but he started supplying us with strange and wondrous ways to hurt ourselves on 2 wheels, starting with a home made small penny farthing in 1962, an early banana seater, and a circus trick bike (20" wheels, vertical fork tube, and 1:1 fixed gear).

[–] foofiepie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

And cyclocross. I love my freaky off-road racing bike. Fast commuter able to deal with garbage road surfaces around town, and bonkers around the park.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I thought it was just "1 current bike + n old bikes ".

[–] wombatula@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

This looks like the meth-head's shed full of stolen bicycles you find in every bad neighbourhood.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

My Pub Bike was my son's toy scooter. I lived in a very hilly place, so I could just cruise down on the brake, then walk up. Then at the pub I could just fold it up and throw it in a hedge somewhere and then fetch it afterwards.

There were a few scraped hands from falling off while pissed, particularly on tramlines. Also one time I ruined a pair of shoes - it felt weird when I was out dancing, then by the time I got home it had worn all the way through the heel I had used to press the brake down the hill. But overall it was a massive win.

[–] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Correct number is n-1, where n is the number that would cause a divorce.

[–] rothaine@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

What color is the bike shed though?

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I dont see the "stoney tricycle for going to the beach" on here..

[–] rockprada@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

I have 4, could maybe justify a 5th but honestly that would take up too much space in my basement.

[–] retrolasered@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago

My single speed commuter and my touring bike are enough for me. That doesnt mean I dont want more though..

[–] prim3r@lemmy.ca -2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is ridiculous. You don't need more than 4.

[–] Aux@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Everyone should have N + 1 bikes, where N is the amount of bikes they currently have.

[–] loputozirak@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] riesendulli@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago

I’d say 1+n bikes is enough.