Is this why you bought it?

[gnkc]

Good article in this morning's NY Times....
http://nyti.ms/SiR15z

[BajaRon]

Good article in this morning's NY Times....
http://nyti.ms/SiR15z

No.

[Cruzr Joe]

Ha Ha all you old decrepid people out there, say what you want, i love my Spyder.

Cruzr Joe


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[Bob Denman]

The only reason that I bought mine, was because The Missus said that I could...

[Buttsy]

Is this why you bought it?

My friends all told me "the Spyder is for fat old guys" it just seemed the perfect match for me?

[CyncySpyder]

That said, having three wheels can bring certain social challenges. for the Spyder, for example, feature the same kind of handsome graying men common to Viagra ads, and show a grizzled rider of a traditional two-wheeler nodding in approval of the three-wheeler. The reality at rallies, however, can be a little different.

[Buttsy]

Ummmmm..... really now??? I don't think Teddy fits that description at all

I could post a picture and you would then see why the Spyder fits me like a glove? If you can't laugh at yourself.............

[zrc]

As many of you have seen at Spyderfest and now Lamonts BBQ, this is obviously why I bought it.

With being male, 34, 5'8" and 200 lbs, I fit into this articles main supposed targetted audience.

Wait a minute...

[Rar]

Did anyone read the reader comments to the article? Those were not very favorable.

[hrbeta]

Did anyone read the reader comments to the article? Those were not very favorable.

Plain ignorance


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[boborgera]

I got it for winter riding, Plus some times i like to buck the trend.
Like when every one was buying Mustangs, I got a Barracuda,
Instead of a GTO, I went with a 442, Chevelle 396' No way went with a Charger 440.
I even had a VW dune buggy [street]

[Bob Denman]

Oh... you ARE such a trendsetter...

[wolfeman]

What did you expect from readers of the NYT? Nuff said.

[danlnc]

Yes, That is why I bought mine. At 63 I figured better safe than sorry.

[asp125]

I'm ahead of my time. Neither graying, no belly fat, definitely no need for Viagra.

I bought one because the wifey won't let me drag knee two up, and I ain't putting luggage on my sportbikes.

[wyliec]

What did you expect from readers of the NYT? Nuff said.

I'm interested to hear what type of people read the NYT's. I ask b/c I didn't think there was a specific type.

[Bob Denman]

Do you even think that they can spell "Motorcycle"?
"M-U-R-D-E-R-C-Y-C..."

[docdoru]

Is this why you bought it?

No, this is why I bought it:

[WackyDan]

I was 39. I like weird stuff.

So "NO"

[flaggerphil]

Is this why you bought it?

Yep, that's exactly why I bought it.

[wyliec]

Do you even think that they can spell "Motorcycle"?
"M-U-R-D-E-R-C-Y-C..."

Be careful Bob. Let's not get into spelling.

[MidLifeCrisis]

I bought it, so 20 years from now I can fit right into their article. Just one more thing the NYT can't get right.

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[Jeriatric]

Think old - be old.

Ain't gonna happen here!

[CyncySpyder]

Can-Am in NY Times Article

So my wife Melinda and I rode up to the Trike-In in Mt Airy, NC a few weeks ago. It's loaded with great homemade trikes, but since our Can-Ams were "store bought" & more futuristic looking, we garnered quite a bit of attention. In fact, a guy came over to talk to us. He spoke with my wife while others asked me questions about the Spyders. I ambled over to them and we discussed the Can-Am and more importantly, a new venture of mine for transporting motorcycles on scenic tours, TagAlongTrips.com. We talked for maybe 30 minutes. Then he handed me his card: "reporter from the New York Times"! Very cool. National exposure for a new business! Yeah baby!!!!

So he calls yesterday to confirm... wait for it... the spelling of my wife's name, "because talking to her was a hoot!" WTH!!?!?!

Here is the 2nd page of the article where she is quoted talking about her Spyder, along quotes from Chaz Rice, a spokesman for Bombardier Recreational Products, where sales are up 45%: http://ow.ly/dIs1U

(Three syllables: "Tag. A. Long." Was that so hard? Noooooo! 30 million readers could learn about our new business and... She talks about how fast she can go! )

[pro10is]

The article has some merit, we've all observed first hand that the Spyder is ideal for older riders and those challenged. I think this is great, the more ryders the better. But to imply that's primarily who the Spyder appeals to is simply wrong. I purchased it because it was distinctly unique. The looks and design were incredible and it offered a ride that was, in my opinion, more thrilling than a motorcycle while offering significantly better stability and comfort. It was a winning combination that no other vehicle offered at an affordable price.