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Of course, then one day your riding buddy shows up with something fancier and gets a few feet on you in a sprint to the mailbox, so you start thinking... "Gotta get me that laterally stiff, vertically compliant frame..." I get it – buying a thing is actionable. We're the weirdos that buy more than one bike. Most people aren't like that! Meanwhile, getting an hour extra sleep the night before, or having one less beer – well, that probably impacts your climbing speed more, but it takes more discipline. And how many regular punters have optimized that side of their rides? |
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This thought has never really played out in my head in any serious way, but I'm not fixated on what other people are out there doing and measuring myself against it - never have been.
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Are you saying that you haven't experienced those thoughts / feelings, or am I misunderstanding? BTW, this is a great post by Snob on the illogic of racing for most of us... How do you spell "cognitive dissonance" again? Last edited by Pastashop; 02-04-2024 at 12:44 PM. |
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When I started rinding in the 80's it was on a steel bike because that was mainly all there was and it felt great.
When I started racing in the 00's it was on an Aluminum frame and it felt great. 5 years later I raced on a CF frame it also felt great. Now when I do ride on the road it's on a 90's steel frame and you guessed it, it feels great... |
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Hell no, and I never cared. Why on earth would I let myself be gamified by some app? There will be folks faster than me, just as there will be folks slower than me, but I'm just measuring me against me. Insofar as racing, haven't bothered other than some fast group rides and cross racing in the early 00s.
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Never steel
I am sick of reading about steel as some kind of forever bike. After riding I stand and I drip. Soaking wet with sweat. Any of that salt ends up on the bike and it eats through paint. Wipe it down and all you do is move it around a bit. Try to get it out of the cracks (cable guides, etc). So ... wash it every ride? You do not sweat and you are fine. Any chip has to be filled before rust develops. Ride 5k a year and you get a lot of chips. Sand them and d it right and you end up with "patchwork" bike. Every year take the bike apart and use frame saver.
I am a " never steel" advocate. And really forget about it if you live in an area where there is moisture. Like in the woods in New england where I live. Complete pain. Aluminum., titanium, much much better. |
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Did people read the article? Yes Did some people experience an emotional response? Yes What were those emotions? __________________(Fill in the blank) |
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Are we witnessing the Paceline equivalent of "I just think it's funny that..."
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Subjective or not, you don't have to be mad or outraged to make those assessments. People do it everyday when they evaluate movies, books, food, music, etc.
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