merlinextraligh

Every hobby I've engaged in, there has always been enthusiatic newbs that bought expensive equipment they didn't know how to use. More experineced people in the hobby tend to think these people are rather silly, although most people tend to keep it to themselves.

Applying the mechanic's example, I'd bet that many experienced mechanics would get a chuckle out of someone who decided to spend tens of thousands of dollars outfitting a shop if that person had never turned a wrench, and didn't know an alan bolt from a phillips head screw.

YMMV.

RT

mmdv :-d

thehammerdog

If the OP generates a conversation and others appear to want to partake is it really trolling??? Perhaps you can educate us all on what & how to post an interesting and educational and fun post. I'll wait.....

svtmike

Step 1 is to come up with a topic that hasn't already been beat to an unrecognizable pulp countless times before. Try that.

tagaproject6

Cycling in Syria...that's not beat up yet is it?

danmc

Yes, when I bought my Specialized Allez last year April, I basically thought there were only three types of bikes: hybrid, mountain, and road. I had been riding a hybrid and knew that I wanted one of them bikes with the droopy handlebars to ride on the road but other than that had no clue. Now riding it for over a year, ok, so I'm still clueless, but learning more about how I like to ride and what I really want, e.g. I recently un-flipped my stem and am going to replace one of my chainrings.

It would be really foolish for someone just getting interested in road cycling to drop $5,000 on a bike that they'll realize in a few months doesn't fit their needs, but hey, if they've got the money to spend.

RPK79

You first! Clearly there is a limited amount of topics that are conversation worthy in the world of cycling.

Would it be better to just bring back zombie threads? Should the forum just consist of a dozen or so several hundred page threads that no one reads the content of because they're too long? New forum readers, like myself, aren't tired of some of these topics yet.

svtmike

I don't start threads unless there's something I want to discuss, after searching for previous discussions. So don't look for me to start a lot of threads.

OP sometimes starts three threads a day, with very tired subject matter. It only adds to the noise level here.

bonz50

I agree with you, but the same is true of cars as well, average new car purchased in the USA is now over $30k, i don't know ANYONE who buys 'em for cash.

I think its silly to buy 'toys' on credit. however, there are instances where it is a good idea IF you are a responsible user of credit. like if they are offering 0% for 12 months. rarely though do people pay it off prior to getting charged with interest though. those that do are using it wisely.

some people with low means view finances on a monthly cash flow point of view with little regard to long term financial health. and often the reason so many people have a ton of recurring $5-10 monthly charges (ugh, don't get me started on that stuff!!)

merlinextraligh

If I cycle in Syria, will the Chemical exposure make me test positive for PED's?

gsteinb

I don't think "we've"ever had a conversation before, and if so it certainly wasn't this one.

bonz50

one thing I've learned over the years is this. generally speaking, if you buy crap equipment you are often gonna have a crap experience and be left with crap equipment you can't resell. if you buy up a little and get decent (not necessarily high end) equipment you'll get a more true experience and if you then don't like it or don't continue with it, at least you can resell your decent gear and get some of your cash back.

as I've said many time on several different forums (this one included), I can't afford to buy cheap stuff. that does not mean buy a McLaren Venge, it means buying smart. I would never have bought a GMC Denali to get into road cycling, but my GT has been excellent and worth every penny even though I didn't buy expensive stuff.

tagaproject6

That was such an obscure reference, I didn't think anyone would follow...

Bah Humbug

The thing is, your assertion was over a scope broader than your experience. It doesn't matter if you don't see it in your other hobbies; the fact that it does occur in other hobbies you don't pursue does mean that the phenomenon occurs in other venues. Including in the real world.

Seattle Forrest

How does this affect you?

I mean, sure, you got so annoyed you had to start a thread about it. But really it's no skin off your back.

Seattle Forrest

Sometimes I ride my Cervelo slowly. Last weekend I went backpacking, and carried far too much stuff (warmth and camera gear) up six miles up a mountain, then back down the next day. The following day I went for a real slow recovery ride, in my clipless sandals.

danmc

You should be ashamed of yourself; this belongs on the "Confessions" thread...

merlinextraligh

thank god you weren't in a bikini.

thehammerdog

Well, as I was taking care of my morning business and reading the latest Road Bike action they reviewed the New Calfee suspension bike and I was drooling hoping to win the lottery just to have the chance to how one.....it got me to thinking??? am I worthy? Sadly nope was the answer, purely based on my empty wallet, thus the post...sorry if it ruined your day, but sometimes it does get under my skin that money = better stuff and the quality of the athlete = zippo. Luv that bike...

RPK79

Once you turn pro they'll give you the equipment according to your ability.

Bah Humbug

Why does it get under your skin? Money provides access to better... more or less everything.

tagaproject6

fify

pallen

I like it - no carbon anything until you can demonstrate your ability to dial it up to 400W and drope the hamer.

Bah Humbug

What's the bonus for slamdancing?

tagaproject6

A slammed stem