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Old 06-06-19, 10:33 PM
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Bicycles have gotten insanely expensive.

$10,500 for one of top-of-the line Cannondale models. You have to still sweat and pedal that stupid thing! A $250 bike or even a $700 one will get you just as fit and well-exercised for sure.

Think of the more substantial things you could buy for $10,500.

Think of the nice ATV or side-by-side off-road vehicle you could buy with an ENGINE.

Think of the decent second-hand powerboat or snowmobile you could buy.

Think of the decent used car, van SUV or work truck you could buy.

Think of all the furniture you could buy.

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Old 06-06-19, 11:29 PM
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The thing is, I already have all those other things

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Old 06-06-19, 11:59 PM
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Money has gotten cheap, and bicycles got better.
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Old 06-07-19, 12:04 AM
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There are far more frivolous things to spend $10,000 on than a bicycle. Some people pay five figures for a diamond ring, or a Rolex watch, or a home theater.

If you spend lots of time on the saddle, it's a perfectly cromulent purchase.
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Old 06-07-19, 12:08 AM
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Think of it this way. All those cashed up middle aged men buying over priced bikes are helping to keep those companies in business so they can afford to release more sensible lower priced models for the rest of us.
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Old 06-07-19, 01:51 AM
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In 1980 I wanted a new Masi Gran Criterium, the cost was $1800, not including tires. Adjusted for inflation, that would be nearly $6000 today, for a steel frame, friction shifting, and 12 speeds. I wish I still had it.

Makers always (if they are smart) have "luxury" models in their lineup, as the luxury market tends to remain consistent despite changes in the economy.
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Old 06-07-19, 02:01 AM
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But look at all the money the owner saved in medical bills by being healthy riding the bike.
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Old 06-07-19, 03:21 AM
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Considering the very sizable amount of $$ I've pi$$ed away in my life at the ripe age of 66.... and I've been so very blessed to have it to pi$$ away. Spending $10k on a bike, considering all the health benefits both physical and mental seems like a bargain to me.

And, there are a lot of solid bikes in the $1 to 2k range....
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Old 06-07-19, 03:22 AM
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I don’t care i don’t have to buy it. As long as i can get a perfectly fine second hand reynolds 531 frame that was hand brazed in switzerland for chf 20.- im happy.
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Old 06-07-19, 04:09 AM
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Stop starting stupid threads.
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Old 06-07-19, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBailey
$10,500 for one of top-of-the line Cannondale models. You have to still sweat and pedal that stupid thing! A $250 bike or even a $700 one will get you just as fit and well-exercised for sure.

Think of the more substantial things you could buy for $10,500.

Think of all the nice Beretta shotguns and Weatherby hunting rifles you could buy for that price. (I don't shoot)

Think of the nice ATV or side-by-side off-road vehicle you could buy with an ENGINE. (No place locally to use one)

Think of the decent second-hand powerboat or snowmobile you could buy. (Buying the boat is the cheap part. Maintaining it and docking fees get expensive real fast)

Think of the decent used car, van SUV or work truck you could buy. (already have a good car)

Think of all the furniture you could buy.(Looking to downsize, not buy more)
It all depends on what YOU want.

If all you want is cheap exercise you're welcome to come by my house house once a week and cut the grass. Or walk 10 miles carrying gallon water jugs.

An expensive bike is not just about burning calories.

If you've never ridden one.. don't knock it.

BTW... I have 23,000 miles on my bike so i'm around 50˘ per mile.
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Old 06-07-19, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBailey
A $250 bike or even a $700 one will get you just as fit and well-exercised for sure.
Funny, coming from the guy who started a thread about how crappy his BSO is.

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Old 06-07-19, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBailey
Think of the nice ATV or side-by-side off-road vehicle you could buy with an ENGINE.
Or think of the Engin you could buy.

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Old 06-07-19, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Stop starting stupid threads.
This is about as unoriginal a troll thread as one could start.

****
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Old 06-07-19, 06:19 AM
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Finally, a different view of Indyfabz's bike.

It doesn't seem to get uglier as it ages.
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Old 06-07-19, 06:22 AM
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If you don't want to spend 10 grand on a bike..... Don't. Pretty simple, huh.
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Old 06-07-19, 06:29 AM
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The new breed of forum trolls have become so unimaginative.
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Bicycles have literally always been expensive. The expense of racing bicycles and the trickle down of technology has always been a part of the reason bicycles have been made cheaper for the ‘common man’. Exact same thing with the history of the motorcar. That’s capitalism. That’s why the common man laughed their asses off at the absurdity of ‘penny farthing’ riders, and wealthy people laughed at safety-cyclists from the seats of their motorcars.

and you should be IP banned from the forums for creating so many useless, obvious troll threads. Cheers.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Or think of the Engin you could buy....................
As is said, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" along with "value for funds spent."
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Old 06-07-19, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBailey
$10,500 for one of top-of-the line Cannondale models. You have to still sweat and pedal that stupid thing! A $250 bike or even a $700 one will get you just as fit and well-exercised for sure.
I take it you don't own a $3,000,000 Bugatti like the rest of us do? Pshaw.
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Old 06-07-19, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by seamuis
and you should be IP banned from the forums for creating so many useless, obvious troll threads. Cheers.
And that's just this current user name....
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Old 06-07-19, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
This is about as unoriginal a troll thread as one could start.

****
But effective, as it rounded up the usual scolds and would-be BF censors to post their usual banal, too clever/cute responses.
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Originally Posted by Gconan
But look at all the money the owner saved in medical bills by being healthy riding the bike.
But he'd save more by riding a crappy bike because he'd work harder! (I am not a doctor)
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Originally Posted by FiftySix
I take it you don't own a $3,000,000 Bugatti like the rest of us do? Pshaw.
You only have one?
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
But effective, as it rounded up the usual scolds and would-be BF censors to post their usual banal, too clever/cute responses.
And you showed up with your usual, so we were effective.
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