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How to be awesome... (i.imgur.com)

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[–]tubblers 11 points12 points ago

Same thought. Why is the kids crotch 'special purpose'..

[–]apox649282008 surly steamroller 1 point2 points ago

Actually, I think they could get away with calling the to tube pad special purpose if somebody made a stink, but I honestly believe someone took this golden opportunity to label his junk special purpose. Its what they call it in "the jerk" starring Steve Martin

[–]faylan7 0 points1 point ago

It looks photoshopped, tbh. The line spacing is different from every other label, and the typeface used is actually slightly different (wider) than all the rest of the type.

[–]vede1972 Raleigh Record 0 points1 point ago

It's also the only label with the second line capitalized.

[–]JustPlainRude -3 points-2 points ago

Ask a priest.

[–]meesebyte'98 Univega FS-700 5 points6 points ago

My mind went straight to The Jerk as well.

[–]eudaimondaimon 0 points1 point ago

Except top tube pads are meant to protect your shoulder, not your junk.

[–]PTCruisin?? "Alar" 10-speed(LF more info pls) 3 points4 points ago

Not for kids. They go ride offroads, hit a bump, rackdemnuts. Ive been there.

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] 1 point2 points ago

I think we all have been a victim of reckdemnutsitis and now it has a name.

[–]bobbyreno 26 points27 points ago

PFFT! This was how I became awesome.

Edit: Realized that pic didn't do justice to the greatness of the stick shift.

[–]jhc615 9 points10 points ago

I laugh at your Huff and raise you the Raleigh Wildcat https://i.minus.com/i0y5DbJYgqqny.jpg ... dat sounds.

[–]Purp 3 points4 points ago

for audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO_dZEVHVXM

[–]dcgiBoardman Team Carbon 2010 4 points5 points ago

That poor chain/cassette :(

[–]TheAwkwardBanana2011 Trek 7.3 FX Disc 2 points3 points ago

Oh shit, I want that..

[–]TheJonnyDanger 0 points1 point ago

Haha! I remember when my friend got that sweet bike when we were kids. I was so jeaousing!

[–]mister_pants'07 Redline Conquest Pro | '09 Kona Dew 0 points1 point ago

Same here! My friend Matt's Sonic 6 put my Roadmaster to shame.

[–]OompaOrangeFace2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 points1 point ago

Illegal fairing. You're out!

[–]Fuzzy_Butthole 0 points1 point ago

Sonic 6 high-five!

[–]eldiablonegroteus-ca - Specialized Rockhopper 2010 0 points1 point ago

I had this bike, So awesome.

[–]mayowarlordnashbar steal CX 2012 0 points1 point ago

Dat Chain http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/428/%E0%B2%A0_%E0%B2%A0.jpg

[–]ddrtTakara Kabuto Single Speed 2 points3 points ago

This is how you do it… ಠ_ಠ

[–]CaeliAria -1 points0 points ago

Niggerdick.

[–]porcupinee'91 Cannondale Sr400 3.0 21 points22 points ago

I really want one of those shifters.

[–]whycantiholdthisbass 10 points11 points ago

And a clutch to do with it.

[–]Fuzzy_Butthole 2 points3 points ago

Fuck, I used to have the Huffy Sonic 6. Had a 6 speed shifter like that. I thought I was the fuckin tits.

[–]Cdresden 1 point2 points ago

I used to have one of those. I bit the road so hard. This was back in prehistory before kids wore helmets.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Did you die?

[–]ForgetheriverEnter bike & year 8 points9 points ago

I thought for a second the Special Purpose subtitle was for his junk.

[–]soupisawesomeRedline Conquest Classic 3 points4 points ago

Oh it is.

[–]EilinenEnter bike & year 1 point2 points ago

Thank you for sharing that. I never even heard of this film!

[–]mattc2861985 Schwinn Traveler 0 points1 point ago

I thought it was for the saddle. "The special purpose is sitting!"

[–]ryannapoleon 6 points7 points ago

TUBES!!!!

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] 2 points3 points ago

Attention to detail. Here's an upvote.

[–]JefftheRed2001 Specialized FSR Enduro Sport 8 points9 points ago

The fanny pack is what tips this kid into awesome territory.

[–]SemenShooterMotobecane Grand Record 2011 -1 points0 points ago

Fanny pack, the original hipster accessory.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Do you think these pockets are functional?

[–]instanteggrolls2012 Windsor Fens 9 points10 points ago

This is exactly how I became awesome.

[–]beansmcgavinFuji Roubaix RC 08 4 points5 points ago

FUCK that bike and that shifter up there, I had that bike you know how many times I tried to do a jump and ended up with a nutsack full of shifter..... LIKE 5 TIMES.

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] 0 points1 point ago

Were you pissin' jagwire for a week after that incident?

[–]beansmcgavinFuji Roubaix RC 08 0 points1 point ago

if by jagwire you mean blood, then yes, yes I was.

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] 4 points5 points ago

Why did it take so long for them to come out with the turbo spoke?!

[–]RedditBeGentle 4 points5 points ago

Well, as of right now there are only 23 stores that sell it, but im sure that number will remain the same...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

I keep seeing ads for that on youtube. For videos on how to add a motor to a bicycle. Motherfucker I have the real deal and you want me to buy that shit?

[–]Lou30002011 Felt F5 4 points5 points ago

I had that bike, it was such a piece of shit.

My father, in a failing effort to teach me fiscal responsibility, made me go before the president of our local bank and formally request and state the reasons why I was withdrawing money from my savings account. They asked me questions about the bike, and why I needed it. I don't remember my answers, other than the fact that it was the most nervous I had ever been.

I bought the bike, and to this day I still regret that I took that money out to buy it. It weighed close to a metric ton, I don't remember the shifter ever really functioning, and the seat just disintegrated.

In the end, I returned to riding my trusty red BMX Huffy, but I'm not sure any lesson was learned.

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] -1 points0 points ago

The lesson was: If you have to tell someone why you are spending your money, you shouldn't buy the damn thing.

[–]codythomashunsberger 3 points4 points ago

So awesome!

[–]wabudd1Raleigh Revenio 1.0 2 points3 points ago

I want the green shorts more than anything...

[–]dirtydan 9 points10 points ago

I remember for a season in 1989 it was cool to wear 'bike shorts' as pants at my school. Can't believe they allowed that because of the, you know, junk.

[–]s_mcc. 2 points3 points ago

Ah yes, that summer where everyone smuggled plums.

[–]wabudd1Raleigh Revenio 1.0 1 point2 points ago

Giggity.

[–]fkociper 2 points3 points ago

The real secret to awesomeness lies in the caliper brakes.

[–]wild_eep2002 LeMond Alpe d'Huez, 1989 Specialized Sirrus 2 points3 points ago

The bike I wanted: http://bmxmuseum.com/image/dsc00335_copy0_lg.jpg

The bike I had: http://s743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/bloud222/1981%20Huffy%20Pro%20Thunder%20Pro%203/?action=view&current=Fuji-Huffy-014.jpg

[–]errorsix2011 Crux[S] 0 points1 point ago

The huffy looks pretty dope. Were you burnt or excited when you got it?

[–]wild_eep2002 LeMond Alpe d'Huez, 1989 Specialized Sirrus 0 points1 point ago

I got it second-hand, the red tires had been swapped for black knobbies, and it was starting to get surface rust. I still loved that bike and jumped it off of everything I could find. Headset was mighty loose before I got done with it.

[–]Ceru2012 Specialized Epic Comp 29 1 point2 points ago

Where is this from? I have a strange nostalgia feeling...

[–]26ounce 1 point2 points ago

Me too. We are getting old mate.

[–]OneCello2009 Felt F90. Riding Felt gives you a big penis 0 points1 point ago

Low rise handlebars. Yeah boy. Even they know how to slam that stem. Or whatever.

[–]KoneBone 0 points1 point ago

is that kevin arnold?

[–]nobikes 1 point2 points ago

I still ride the ODI Mushroom grip. Best grip ever

[–]Mac_WB05 0 points1 point ago

I take no issue with any of these assertions.

[–]kubatyszkoCarbon MTB 2010 0 points1 point ago

Uh oh, this is my old BMX, Rolling Thunder, old times...

[–]Reddalot 0 points1 point ago

I had that BIKE!!!

[–]wanderso24Schwinn 2010 1 point2 points ago

Dat stick shift

[–]guerillastyle420 -4 points-3 points ago

Love how they note nothing about wearing a helmet being "awesome"

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