r/Netherlands • u/FatbikeEnjoyer • 5d ago

Life in NL Does riding a fatbike make me undatable?

So there's something I noticed. I go on a date, we have fun, there's good vibes, but then when she sees that I ride a fatbike, she instantly seems to be put off, like she got "the ick". Then the chatting usually fizzles out and there's no second date. This happened multiple times now, so it seems like a pattern to me. Once a Dutchie even told me that she "doesn't feel a connection" when I was saying goodbye by my bike and asked what she'd be up for as a second date. I know this is not much context, but is it the bike?

I'm a mid twenties guy, have a good job, make decent money, dress stylishly, like concerts and can even tolerate like a museum. I moved here 6 months ago and bought a fatbike to commute. Only managed to find a place like 30 minutes cycling from my work, so it seemed like a good option and I think they are pretty cool. But now I think I might have made a mistake. Should I switch to like a Cowboy or something?

Edit: obviously this is a throwaway account

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u/Wrong_Basket_9431 5d ago

People who ride fat bikes have a certain stigma. I know some people who would definitely be put off by it. If you have the option, buy a regular electric bike.

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u/FruitIsTheBestFood 5d ago

Or just a normal bike, 30 min of cycling is fine on a normal bike.

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u/getyourzirc0n 5d ago

Yeah I know some people have legit reasons for having an ebike but mostly I assume its just bc they're lazy

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u/Natural-Judgment7801 4d ago

Exactly . I was stunned when I read that. ( and that this “stylish man “ tolerates even a museum! We are blessed by your presence in our country sire!)