Wednesday, October 2, 2013

"Granny Gear" banned from shop as sexist terminology.

Here at New York City Recumbent Supply we have officially banned the phrase "granny gear" to describe that single easiest, hill-climbing gear on a bicycle.  It's sexist terminology and has no place in this shop.  Also, I'm among many recumbent cyclists who frequently find themselves using that gear on steep hills; so what does that make me?  Yes, a granny.

So, from now on, that single easiest, hill-climbing gear on a bike shall be known as the "mountain gear."  That makes me, and everyone else who uses that lowest gear, a mountaineer.  And I like that better.

Have fun and stay young forever,
Robert
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Robert Matson
New York City Recumbent Supply
The Innovation Works, Inc.
copyright 2013 Robert Matson

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