Originally Posted by
randya
lose the neon vest, the helmet and the expensive, uncomfortable, temperamental, featherweight bicycle and maybe people will start to 'get it'. the whole idea that you need anything besides a properly equipped comfortable upright bicycle with the basics like lights, fenders and a basket - and not a fancy kit, brain bucket and an unobtanium racing machine - is where the fail begins
Yup, but some people need to have all that stuff so they can distinguish themselves as "avid" or "serious" cyclists so they can feel good about themselves, superior to the masses, true believers, keepers of the holy derailleur.
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