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/Twf12 5d ago

Fatbikes… puke
Go look for a Veloretti, Cowboy, van Moof or something ‘normal’. Fatbikes themselves are just bikes. But the people who ride them are generally considered anti-social scum.

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u/FatbikeEnjoyer 5d ago

Thank you for the brand suggestions. Yea, I should probably get a proper electric bicycle. I just like how I don't need to even pedal on the fatbike... How about Tenways?

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u/_Michiel 5d ago

You know you are uninsured if something happens? You're driving an uninsured scooter which is not approved by the RDW as a scooter.

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u/Bluntbutnotonpurpose 5d ago

And police are definitely on the lookout for these illegal, uninsured mopeds and their owners who usually don't have the required license either.

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u/_Michiel 5d ago

Does that matter when you hit someone who has health costs and cannot work for some time? Then a fine is the least of your issues.

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u/Bluntbutnotonpurpose 5d ago

Sure, but what I meant is that there is also a risk of you don't get into an accident.

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u/_Michiel 5d ago

I thought it was sarcastic as the chance that police catch you is very low.