The problem came after I had gotten off and was confronted with having to lug it up what felt like an insurmountable staircase to the street and, eventually, my apartment.
As I paused at the foot of the stairs, looked up and considered the challenge ahead of me, a man with a kind smile and what appeared to be the strength of a professional wrestler offered to carry the bike for me.
Lady, he said, lifting the bike and starting up the stairs, I wouldn't be caught dead riding this thing.
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