BSNYC Friday Fun-Tastic Burrito of Questions!

(This would help explain the tone of that note.)

Firstly, every so often an inspired rider assembles a bicycle that defies categorization. Such bikes include the SpinerSpoke Aero-Suspension CommuTrial Freakout:


The Lone Wolf's fully-faired landspeeder complete with water tree:

And of course the World's Greatest Madone:

Recently, I was fortunate enough to come across another bicycle that, while not necessarily as transcendent as those mentioned above, nonetheless embodies the same spirit:

Moreover, we are afforded the rare opportunity to hear the owner actually explain his "curation" process:



As he says, this Leader represents an attempt to marry the attributes of a commuter, a triathlon bike, and a "fixie" in a single bicycle. Upon hearing this, you'll probably dismiss such an attempt as foolhardy, but as you see the bicycle in more detail you may change your mind. (Well, I certainly didn't--in fact I only grew more horrified as the video went on--but if you're looking for an internally-geared time trial commuter bike you may feel differently.) Also, the owner says he is willing to build you one as well, though I'm guessing production bikes will forego some of the exquisite details on this prototype, such as the Spinergy decals he bought on eBay. Anyway, after buying one of these babies you can thank me while you're flying to work in the drops. Actually, you won't be in the drops because this bike doesn't have them, but you know what I mean.

Secondly, I'm pleased to present you with a quiz. As always, study the item, think, and click on your answer. If you're right you'll know, and if you're wrong you'll see the current state of fixed-gear affairs.

As always, thanks for reading and for sending some of the links incorporated into this quiz, ride safe, and if you're in New York City ride in groups smaller than 50.

--BSNYC/RTMS






1) God hates:

--Shrimp
--Crab
--Lobster
--All of the above






2) "Only in Portland!" A hit-and-run driver claims he didn't see:

--A 6-foot-tall pedicab operator wearing an orange bunny suit

--A 7-foot-tall unicyclist juggling four bowling pins

--A cyclist with full facial tattoos on an 18-foot tall bike

--A fleet of 17 Sacha White-designed soup delivery bicycles complete with front-mounted tureens

3) "Only in Portland!" The hottest new trend in Stumptown is trapping animals to make your own cycling hat:

--True
--False

4) "Who'd'a thunk it?" A groundbreaking training article reveals:

--Riding fast helps you win

--Eating food is necessary
--Sleeping at night is good for you
--Breathing keeps you alive

5) Fixedgeargallery has expanded beyond fixed-gears and is now accepting any bike that is generally ridiculous.

--True
--False

6) Toe straps are Top Tube Pads 2.0:

--True
--False

7) Fill in the blank: "__________ is fixed-gear cycling 2.0."

--Multi-geared cycling

--Long distance touring

--Recumbent commuting

--Driving your fixie to a parking lot and doing tricks on it

8) This bike is lighter than:

--Milk
--Cheese
--Eggs
--Butter

***Special "Only God Can Judge Me"-Themed Bonus Question***

This "Only God Can Judge Me" motto takes the form of the dreaded:

--Male tramp stamp
--Inner thigh tattoo

--Left buttock tattoo

--Forehead tattoo

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