Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Folks who impede 'progress' and increased bike sales and profits are indeed awful human beings. The bike industry, as bad as shape as it is in right now needs spokespeople and influencers to dispel any contradictory opinions that newer isn't always better. Paid positions perhaps to monitor and steer the discussion on forums and social media towards the new and shinier! Change over the bike fleet ASAP!
Ever hear of capitalism? It's where companies make products and sell them to consumers. Although I suppose you think their ad should read "Here is our new 2024 model. It is no better than our ten year old model so you probably shouldn't buy it".
And you think people on the forum are paid to endorse new bike stuff? Paranoid much?
Maybe new stuff doesn't appeal to you and that's your choice. You can be an educated consumer, decide what you want, do your homework, and make an informed purchase, or no purchase.
But when you imply that others who don't follow your lead are ignorant, or "don't know any better" or are just following what they are told by advertising copy, you are dismissing the fact that those people might just have a different opinion than you do.