Originally Posted by
InTheRain
I agree with everything you said. My point has been throughout the entire thread that budget should not be such a big factor in the decision for someone that knows what they want (and they list it in the criteria for a bike recommendation.)
Isn't that blindingly obvious?
And isnt it also a bit disingenuous to talk about beginners buying their first bike (which is where most of those "what $500 bike to get" posts come from) and somehow bring in what people who know what they want (ie, not beginners) should do?
Or is there some nuance to it that I am missing?
V.