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10-25-19, 10:05 PM
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I feel like most people who are anti-Trek are pro-Spesh. I don't get it, but it seems that way haha. My buddy who actually got me into cycling is a die-hard Spesh lover. Rides both a Specialized and an S-WORKS. All he does is talk about how trash/generic Trek is. So of course I got one just to spite him. I kid...lol. I got one because I really like the Domane and their customer service was on point! Bottom line, ride what you like, no matter how many you see on the road. If you're worried about other people having the bike you are getting, you're most likely riding for the wrong reason haha. Because that's not going to affect you if you're commuting, if you're racing, or if you're just hanging it in your office at home.
Buddy and I were both talking about how many Treks there were on the road...and as soon as we started saying that, we started seeing people on their S-WORKS, literally everywhere. I actually don't know how many people I've seen just put-putting around on these $12-$13k bikes in their Bora or other pro team kit. But you know what? Who cares? It's their money, their preference, and their life! I do think a lot of it has to do with the greater interest in pro cycling these days. People see the big brands on the TV and they go "ooooh". Especially Specialized. Peter Sagan and these Specialized pro teams are all over the place in media. Specialized is definitely getting business out of it, if these brand new Venge/Tarmac all over the road are any indication.
Buddy and I were both talking about how many Treks there were on the road...and as soon as we started saying that, we started seeing people on their S-WORKS, literally everywhere. I actually don't know how many people I've seen just put-putting around on these $12-$13k bikes in their Bora or other pro team kit. But you know what? Who cares? It's their money, their preference, and their life! I do think a lot of it has to do with the greater interest in pro cycling these days. People see the big brands on the TV and they go "ooooh". Especially Specialized. Peter Sagan and these Specialized pro teams are all over the place in media. Specialized is definitely getting business out of it, if these brand new Venge/Tarmac all over the road are any indication.
10-26-19, 12:45 AM
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10-26-19, 04:57 AM
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haha
10-26-19, 05:30 AM
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10-26-19, 08:44 AM
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...we started seeing people on their S-WORKS, literally everywhere. I actually don't know how many people I've seen just put-putting around on these $12-$13k bikes in their Bora or other pro team kit. But you know what? Who cares? It's their money, their preference, and their life! I do think a lot of it has to do with the greater interest in pro cycling these days. People see the big brands on the TV and they go "ooooh". Especially Specialized. Peter Sagan and these Specialized pro teams are all over the place in media.
What media and TV are you looking at where the big brands and pro teams are all "over the place"? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
I suspect you are focusing on a tiny slice of media devoted to cycling enthusiasts, and have a very narrow filtered view of the rest of the cycling world.
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10-26-19, 10:53 AM
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There is actual design and that creates noticable differences between models and brands.
It can be argued whether those differences matter or not, but they exit. Furthermore, geometry differences between models and brands largely differentiates options into a wide spectrum of choices...which is the opposite of a commodity.
10-26-19, 10:54 AM
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10-26-19, 12:30 PM
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Looks like you're still looking for the perfect bike that does everything and have yet to find it.
Honestly the only thing narrow is your mind.
10-26-19, 12:56 PM
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Sounds like we need the little, non licensed by Sam Waterson, decal of Calvin peeing on a Trek, for your vehicle’s back window.
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10-26-19, 01:43 PM
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Hard to say, but I've got a Trek 6000 mountain bike that I bought about 20 years ago. The frame was made in Wisconsin. It survived the "Ore to Shore" race and continues to serve this older rider with "trekking" bars. For an "entry-level" MTB, it was a good buy.
10-26-19, 02:29 PM
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Not narrow, the bars are 42cm. I've ridden it all over Long Island, in Maine, the Catskills, Florida, Pacific Coast Highway, Scottsdale and other locations. It's inspired me to put 24,000 miles over the last 5 seasons.
Looks like you're still looking for the perfect bike that does everything and have yet to find it.
Honestly the only thing narrow is your mind.
Looks like you're still looking for the perfect bike that does everything and have yet to find it.
Honestly the only thing narrow is your mind.
And I wouldnt look at that trek to do anything.
10-26-19, 02:37 PM
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The only reason I haven't considered buying Trek, and won't all else being equal, is that my lbs -- to which I am loyal -- doesn't carry 'em.
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10-26-19, 02:48 PM
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All I ever owned are Treks. Great selection. Fair prices. High quality. Best warranty in the business, (especially) if you have a reputable or honest and diligent LBS to deal with that features Trek as their main or one of their main line of bikes. Also, Trek/Bontrager accessories are great too IMO.
10-26-19, 03:09 PM
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10-26-19, 05:29 PM
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Where do you live where you see S-WORKS, literally "everywhere" and there is a greater interest in pro cycling? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
What media and TV are you looking at where the big brands and pro teams are all "over the place"? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
I suspect you are focusing on a tiny slice of media devoted to cycling enthusiasts, and have a very narrow filtered view of the rest of the cycling world.
What media and TV are you looking at where the big brands and pro teams are all "over the place"? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
I suspect you are focusing on a tiny slice of media devoted to cycling enthusiasts, and have a very narrow filtered view of the rest of the cycling world.
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10-26-19, 08:29 PM
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10-26-19, 10:09 PM
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10-26-19, 10:51 PM
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Well your "assumptions" are accurate to some degree. I don't live in America...right now. As stated multiple times, I'm in Japan and was basing this off of the Yokohama/Tokyo areaWell your "assumptions" are accurate to some degree. I don't live in America...right now. As stated multiple times, I'm in Japan and was basing this off of the Yokohama/Tokyo area. So that was kind of the point. It was limited in scope...again, as stated...and most likely this way because of the significant amount of money in the areas I mentioned. And yea...cycling is freaking huge in Japan. I'm not focusing on a "tiny slice of media" at all. It's a well known fact that cycling has become larger over the past few years. It's attracting a larger audience and the sport as a whole is getting more attention. Maybe not in the US, but not everyone is from the US, or lives there. I suppose in Iowa, they teach you that everyone not from Iowa...isn't a part of the cycling world.
Note: you previously stated zero times in this thread where you were located or where your "here" is located.
10-26-19, 11:01 PM
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I learned that a N00b making assumptions/guesses about the "freaking huge" status of the cycling "sport" around the world based on a highly selective view of the Yokohama/Tokyo area is likely to post any sort of BS that fits his wishful thinking noobish construct.
Note: you previously stated zero times in this thread where you were located or where your "here" is located.
Note: you previously stated zero times in this thread where you were located or where your "here" is located.
In case you aren't aware of it, Japan is a fairly populous country, and most of the world isn't Iowa. Let us know if you need us to post a map.
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Not narrow, the bars are 42cm. I've ridden it all over Long Island, in Maine, the Catskills, Florida, Pacific Coast Highway, Scottsdale and other locations. It's inspired me to put 24,000 miles over the last 5 seasons.
Looks like you're still looking for the perfect bike that does everything and have yet to find it.
Honestly the only thing narrow is your mind.
Looks like you're still looking for the perfect bike that does everything and have yet to find it.
Honestly the only thing narrow is your mind.
10-27-19, 12:10 AM
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I learned that a N00b making assumptions/guesses about the "freaking huge" status of the cycling "sport" around the world based on a highly selective view of the Yokohama/Tokyo area is likely to post any sort of BS that fits his wishful thinking noobish construct.
Note: you previously stated zero times in this thread where you were located or where your "here" is located.
Note: you previously stated zero times in this thread where you were located or where your "here" is located.
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Where do you live where you see S-WORKS, literally "everywhere" and there is a greater interest in pro cycling? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
What media and TV are you looking at where the big brands and pro teams are all "over the place"? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
I suspect you are focusing on a tiny slice of media devoted to cycling enthusiasts, and have a very narrow filtered view of the rest of the cycling world.
What media and TV are you looking at where the big brands and pro teams are all "over the place"? Certainly not anywhere in the U.S.
I suspect you are focusing on a tiny slice of media devoted to cycling enthusiasts, and have a very narrow filtered view of the rest of the cycling world.
I don't know a thing about Iowa but here in So California, there are Specialized S Works every freaking where!
S works tires, bikes. Tarmacs, Roubaix, and a ton of my buddies watch the big tours.Again, I do not know about Iowa so I don't make statements that pertain to that area but here, on a ride, I may encounter 300 cyclists and a LOT of them are on Specialized. Orange County, Southern California. Hundreds of miles of cyclists community. ;-)
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