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BQ article Rethinking the Gravel Bike

Old 04-20-21, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by downtube42
My mid 90's Specialized Hardrock full rigid was the epitome of bicycle technology. Everything before was lacking, and everything since is frivolous marketing fluff.
Older or less expensive = Junk

Newer or more expensive = Marketing hype.

It is the secret to my satisfaction with everything I own.
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Old 04-20-21, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
the industry's current markting of "gravel" bikes are for hippy spandexters
'hippy spandexters'? what on earth is that mix? how many hippies are rocking bibs and an aero fit jersey?


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Old 04-20-21, 02:39 PM
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Hippies are from a generation ago, they are no more.
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Old 04-20-21, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
Older or less expensive = Junk

Newer or more expensive = Marketing hype.

It is the secret to my satisfaction with everything I own.
For sure.
As it goes, the secret to happiness is lowering expectations.
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