Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
Some of the roadies seem to think they need a cheap bike to use all the time and another more expensive one that they keep for special occasions. I don't really get it, it seems like a bike that is up to the demands of racing should also be more tolerant of normal use.
I wouldn't call it a cheap bike, but my old race bike has become my rain bike with fenders and lights and such. The old war horse has her fair share of scratches and dings but she still goes like hell. Ideally, I'd find a CX frame to build up as a rain/gravel/firetrail bike but it hasn't happened yet.