Originally Posted by
chrisx
When visiting Colombia,
and most other places, try not to stand out, or paint yourself as the richest kid on the block. Leave your gold watch and jewlery at home. Dont brag to the locals that your carbon fiber bike would cost them 5 years pay. Might be a good idea to buy some clothes after you get there, so as to blend in better.
I tell people My bike cost $400, about what everyone else pays for a bike. I do not tell them I have S&S couplers, tubeless wheels, and an XTR crank set.
Thanks for the response, especially the idea of buying clothes down there...brilliant 😎 . . . cheap sunglasses as well.