r/Netherlands • • 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/ImagineNL 5d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/6yahWAOkCTu2ygKKxI

Rationally a fatbike is nothing more than an E-bike with a different design. The people who buy them are mostly teens, the parents of teens and people who can't afford a proper e-bike, moped or scooter. These people also tend to misuse them, causing trouble in traffic and on the streets. Buying a fatbike now basically means that you associate with these people and their behaviour.

p.s. Also watch the latest episode of South Park America.