"KBers are dicks"

**Biff** · 10th May 2006, 16:28

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Fuck no I don't wanna meet Biff - he'd probably have his Wozza out.

That's no 'Wozza', that's a guy trying to shake off a sticky turd.

**Goblin** · 10th May 2006, 22:50

Originally Posted by bungbung

If you're not a dick, you're a pussy or an arsehole

Or you could be a nut. There's a couple a nuts floating around here

**placidfemme** · 18th May 2006, 10:35

I've been a member of KB for approx 1.5 years now, and I've noticed that nearly ever biker I've spoken to (not from KB) knows of KB and all think very poorly of our little group.

I've also noticed through all the bike shops I've dealth with in that time, that they also know of KB and again think poorly of us...

The most common comment I hear is "arrogant... speeders..." And along the lines of "My bike is bigger, faster, better and I'm the best rider" type attitudes. But I've found the most negative remarks are when "learners" are discussed and the types of peer (speeding) pressure put on the newbs when on rides, and the amount of crashes.

I know that given the figures of how many riders we have, and how many group rides, compared to the amount of crashes (that are rider error related) its not really that high, exspecially when you take into account all the bikes on the road and not just KBers.

Sometimes I find it easier just to not mention that I'm a member of KB then have to defend KB against whomever I'm talking to.

Why do we have such a bad image to some people?

**Smorg** · 18th May 2006, 10:37

the thread KB'ers are dicks come to mind when i read this, have a look for the thread im pretty sure it was all covered in that

**placidfemme** · 18th May 2006, 10:41

Originally Posted by Smorgen

the thread KB'ers are dicks come to mind when i read this, have a look for the thread im pretty sure it was all covered in that

oh... ok I'll have a look for that

I've just been thinking about this all night after some comments I got yesterday about KB.

**James Deuce** · 18th May 2006, 10:43

Bike shops have issues where KBers make libellous claims about poor service or support. I can't say I blame some of them, particularly when the full story comes to light.

As for the rest of the reputation issues, you can put it down to the "Freedom of Speech" adherents who believe that any old crap they post is their "right", irrespective of the responsibility inherent in communication via a public forum.

Imagine KB as a whiteboard with a small black spot in the middle. The small black spot is the BS contained in KB. The whiteboard is the good stuff. What draws your eye? The black spot.

**SwanTiger** · 18th May 2006, 10:44

Fucken hell, this is probably why, cos we moan about people moaning about us as a group. Just shutup and go ride yah' bike.

**GR81** · 18th May 2006, 10:46

moaning about moaners... classic! haha

**placidfemme** · 18th May 2006, 10:49

Originally Posted by Jim2

Imagine KB as a whiteboard with a small black spot in the middle. The small black spot is the BS contained in KB. The whiteboard is the good stuff. What draws your eye? The black spot.

Thats so true...

*hopes I'm not a little black dot on the KB whiteboard*

**placidfemme** · 18th May 2006, 10:49

Asking a question isn't moaning.... your moaning about moaning... the reflection in the mirror looks so familiar doesn't it

**Badcat** · 18th May 2006, 10:52

we're a large vocal group of various abilities and experiences.
we have:
dicks
newbies
old salts
clowns
sarcastic pedantic wankers.
i have been all of these at some time.
personally, i don't give a tinker's cuss about what someone i don't know thinks about me, but i can see how we may get a bad rep.
at least we don't sell meth.

ken

**inlinefour** · 18th May 2006, 10:54

All this stuff is happening on KBer, like it or not. We have the my bike/penis is bigger/better/faster than you. We have the I can ride/masterbate better than you. We have the individuals who think they are 10 foot tall and bullet proof/ego problems and when they ride, they really can't. All this stuff tends to tarr us with the same brush really and I think there is a tad of in house sorting that could happen.
For example, I occasionally hear about someone who has a shyte bike or a good bike thats lacking in maintiance. To the point that its becoming dangerous. I hear of some awefull dodgey riding to the point that its becoming dangerous. All I know is that if it was one of my mates that was at the point of being dangerous, I'd be keen on helping him/her sort it out. But I also hear of KBers who know its happening and let it happen.
Not really any point in complaining about how it is regarding the KBer image, but rather look at how we can all improve it eh.

**idb** · 18th May 2006, 10:59

Originally Posted by Badcat

we're a large vocal group of various abilities and experiences.
we have:
dicks
newbies
old salts
clowns
sarcastic pedantic wankers.
i have been all of these at some time.
personally, i don't give a tinker's cuss about what someone i don't know thinks about me, but i can see how we may get a bad rep.
at least we don't sell meth.

ken

Originally Posted by Inlinefour

All this stuff is happening on KBer, like it or not. We have the my bike/penis is bigger/better/faster than you. We have the I can ride/masterbate better than you. We have the individuals who think they are 10 foot tall and bullet proof/ego problems and when they ride, they really can't. All this stuff tends to tarr us with the same brush really and I think there is a tad of in house sorting that could happen.

Not me.
I stand apart from all you other wankers.