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Yes, Comrade, because everyone should only have what you can afford to have or want to have or choose to accept.
I'm only 4.53w/kg now and while that means I could improve, lose more weight etc, at over 50 I have steadily declining performance levels anyway compared to my peak decades ago. Nowadays, while still very competitive, I choose to enjoy a large pizza post ride sometimes and resting an extra day between harder efforts. It means I'm not making the absolute most of my potential, sure, but that's my choice and I'm entitled to it, as you are yours. However, I still want to do well and I can afford great bikes so despite the naysayers such as your good self, I'll spend my own money how I want and tough, sucks to be you if you are beaten by someone like me who gained a few extra watts for 'free'.
I'm only 4.53w/kg now and while that means I could improve, lose more weight etc, at over 50 I have steadily declining performance levels anyway compared to my peak decades ago. Nowadays, while still very competitive, I choose to enjoy a large pizza post ride sometimes and resting an extra day between harder efforts. It means I'm not making the absolute most of my potential, sure, but that's my choice and I'm entitled to it, as you are yours. However, I still want to do well and I can afford great bikes so despite the naysayers such as your good self, I'll spend my own money how I want and tough, sucks to be you if you are beaten by someone like me who gained a few extra watts for 'free'.
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You are absolutely wrong.
I have some nice bikes that anyone other than myself rarely see as I usually ride solo.
So I don't have them to "show off".
There are many more reasons to have something (bike or otherwise) better/nicer than they need to be.
I have some nice bikes that anyone other than myself rarely see as I usually ride solo.
So I don't have them to "show off".
There are many more reasons to have something (bike or otherwise) better/nicer than they need to be.
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Big Chainring has got this trolling thing down to a fine art. Probably get to 100 on this one without feeding it once. Impressive! Strava lure did not hit well but had such success with the “Jumping in random pacelines” that he is trying it again.
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And he's going back to that well with the "Humidity" thread. It's getting rather sad.
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Alternatively, more expensive stuff is often better than the less expensive versions of the same thing, and one can afford the more expensive stuff.
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When I was a younger man, I used to sneer at old guys with gray hair (probably my age now) who drove sporty cars, thinking they didn't deserve them, because they were too old to really appreciate them. Now that I am on old guy with gray hair, I realize how stupid that was.
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When I was a younger man, I used to sneer at old guys with gray hair (probably my age now) who drove sporty cars, thinking they didn't deserve them, because they were too old to really appreciate them. Now that I am on old guy with gray hair, I realize how stupid that was.
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Perhaps if I held the opinion that these things are too good for younger people, but I don't.
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When I was a younger man, I used to sneer at old guys with gray hair (probably my age now) who drove sporty cars, thinking they didn't deserve them, because they were too old to really appreciate them. Now that I am on old guy with gray hair, I realize how stupid that was.
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there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
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My wife rides a bike that cost over $13k, but she has no idea it cost that much. She likes it because it's fast, comfortable, and she got to design the paint scheme. Since she isn't a strong rider, does that mean she's a show-off?
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
I'm not fast, never have been. I've ridden with hundreds of riders over the last 35 years from retired pros to local racers to endurance riders to club riders and one thing I have found from nearly all of them is acceptance. It doesn't matter what bike you ride to most people, it matters first that you are safe to be around and then, when they get to know you, it matters what kind of person you are. I don't think I have been judged by my bike, ever. If I have it was by someone who didn't matter.
I ride an older bike but still expensive and people compliment me on the bike. I bought it for me because I wanted it. I ride it in old clothes and I drive to ride starts in an old car. It's the only thing I ever spent money on and I don't care if some presumptuous dick like you thinks I am a show-off. Fact is I don't think I have encountered such a person.
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
I am sure their are many cyclists that would make you look weak.
Really shouldn't only people that earn their living riding a bike be the only ones justified in getting an expensive bike?
But by then their sponsor will give it to them for free.
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didnt u read the post
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
there are 3 categories
there is also the one of strong riders with expensive bikes
any argument you bring
anything you say
in the eyes of strong riders, if you are a slow rider with an expensive bike, you are a show off
you can lie to your as much as you want but the world will see you for what you really are
I've raced at a top amateur level, top 10 Nationally, top 3 Regional, won races, got the trophies. Now in the Vets class, still top 5 in the region I now live in. I'm not a particularly strong rider I don't think but about average locally - there are still many stronger riders around me at Elite and Pro level. I have reasonably expensive bikes because I can afford nice things - I need to further justification and neither does anyone else, even you. Stop pretending you are strong, just admit you enjoy nice stuff. Pretenders are far worse than show-offs.
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in before the thread lock... but god i hope its like right now.. because this thing is such a shyte show and pissing contest it kinda makes me agree with the publics view of us cycllist... geesh... after reading all this it makes me want to take a shower.. yes a bike is a bike now and days a 500 dollar bike is just a hairs different then a 13 thousand dollar bike.. you can put a strong cyclist on either and his times will be with in a half a min on a 24 mile time trial... or even a min... all the rest... is hype and marketing ,,,, its not the ship its the captain.. but please continue to show your ars.. if you wish.. there are few examples in life that the law of diminishing returns is in such display... im sure some can buy a paper clip for a thousand dollars too if they look hard enough..
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Life's too short to argue with these attitudes. Like you, I mostly ride solo with a pretty nice bike that I enjoy immensely, with rarely the post-ride coffee shop to "show off my money."
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