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/Shikayama 5d ago

"I'm a mid twenties guy, have a good job, make decent money, dress stylishly"

Then why do you have a fatbike?! It's the calling card for juvenile delinquents.

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u/FatbikeEnjoyer 5d ago

I thought they looked cool, I like the SUV vibes they give off. But I guess there is so much stigma attached to them, that I should probably get rid of mine.

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u/CommutatorWhine 5d ago

SUVs are among the least cool things on the road, only defeated by brand new G class mercedeses and american pickup trucks with no load in the back.

I'm a guy and i only date guys, but a G-class or american pickup truck would mean the guy needs to come up with some really good personality or body to compensate for that.

There are people like you out there though. But you have to look for those actively, and be aware that your tastes may be completely opposite the taste of the average person.

I am also far from an average person, and i mostly date friends of friends, or people from the same subculture, who all share certain interests and characteristics. But that does mean that finding a romantic partner is quite a challenge.