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Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:02 pm
by GatorGreg
Just got a new bike today - I've named it "kraut" since the colors remind me of the German flag :D


Re: Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:39 pm
by PingGam
GatorGreg wrote:Just got a new bike today - I've named it "kraut" since the colors remind me of the German flag :D
Kraut - (often initial capital letter) Older Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a German, especially a German soldier during World War I or II.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/kraut

Maybe a different name would be better on a website with international members ;)

Re: Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:03 am
by GatorGreg
PingGam wrote:
GatorGreg wrote:Just got a new bike today - I've named it "kraut" since the colors remind me of the German flag :D
Kraut - (often initial capital letter) Older Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a German, especially a German soldier during World War I or II.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/kraut

Maybe a different name would be better on a website with international members ;)
Oops, sorry PingGam - I didn't realize it was offensive. I'll probably trade this in (shop gives 30 days to do so) for the Marlin 6 which has some better features and different color scheme so I'll need to come up with a new nickname anyway :D

By the way, I saw on Trek's website that they have several electric bikes for slightly less money than the PCX, they look very stealthy and might be a good alternative to the scooter for someone who doesn't need to go very fast - here's a link to their Dual Sport + model:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes ... 20600-2017

Re: Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:10 am
by gn2
Doesn't appear to have an engine fitted, WTF?
Take it back, demand a refund.

Re: Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:09 pm
by GatorGreg
gn2 wrote:Doesn't appear to have an engine fitted, WTF?
Take it back, demand a refund.
I know - you have to be crazy peddling around in this heat! Anyway, I did take it back but I replaced it with a Marlin 6 - here's my expert review :D


Re: Got a new bike - Trek Marlin 5

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:25 pm
by homie
I like them both, but yes too hot!