Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
I can't imagine doing anything as a hobby if I feel zero connection to any of the equipment. Cars, bikes, cameras, kitchen knifes, anything.
If you don't catch yourself occasionally just admiring how it looks, where's the joy? I have been known to string a bow just to admire the arc, or to open the back of a pocket watch to admire the movement. And of course, I sometimes just stare at my bikes.