What are the biggest wastes of money in biking?
02-28-23, 01:07 PM
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Dumb comment last August, just as dumb now.
OP was saying that drinking water while riding a bike "seems dangerous." I don't need 3 wheels to feel safe doing it, and I don't know anyne who thinks they do, either.
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02-28-23, 01:11 PM
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I'm late to this party but there is no "right" answer to the OP's question. What is a waste to one rider may be a necessity or a supreme enjoyment to another.
02-28-23, 01:13 PM
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I tried to get it refocused to most regretted purchase, but too many people wanted to tell everyone else they were doing it wrong.
02-28-23, 01:16 PM
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02-28-23, 08:10 PM
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Kind of sad, actually. In real life when the cogs start slipping there's usually someone concerned enough to put hand to shoulder and say "Come on friend, time to go home." On the internet they are just left in full view, pants around the ankles.
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03-02-23, 09:13 PM
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03-02-23, 09:49 PM
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The biggest waste is to use chain wax to remove leg hair.
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03-03-23, 04:13 AM
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03-03-23, 05:40 AM
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How is it wrong? It's actually making people speak from personal knowledge. This thread was a troll fest with arguments between people who would never try X because it was a waste vs. people who like X and didn't appreciate being judged for buying it.
03-03-23, 06:18 AM
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03-03-23, 06:38 AM
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Then there was the thread that turned into a debate over the safety of snapping photos while riding.
03-03-23, 06:50 AM
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03-11-23, 06:01 AM
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$$$$
it is all relative.
But helmets and shoes that ciost $300 make me crazy.
oh yes ans socks....$25.00
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it is all relative.
But helmets and shoes that ciost $300 make me crazy.
oh yes ans socks....$25.00
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03-11-23, 06:40 AM
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$300 for shoes is a lot? I suppose it's relative. I've found that 300 is a pretty common price for shoes in many specialized activities. Hiking boots are often around $300. XC-ski shoes worth using are around $300. I don't see why cycling shoes would be an exception as for that price you'll likely be getting a pretty stiff carbon fiber sole etc.
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03-11-23, 07:24 AM
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Upon personal reflection, driving 15 miles to a MUP trail when I had great hilly roads outside my front door.
Wasted time and gas before embracing hills.
Wasted time and gas before embracing hills.
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03-11-23, 07:59 AM
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Cat Seven? Never knew it existed.
No longer will I be satisfied being only Cat 6. Now I have higher aspirations.
No longer will I be satisfied being only Cat 6. Now I have higher aspirations.
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The biggest waste is spending money on items that do not fit your ridding style. Buying a light weight carbon bike while being overweight.
03-11-23, 10:46 AM
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If that light bike motivates the overweight rider to ride more, it was money well spent.
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