Originally Posted by Ranger
It sort of sums up life in a very real sort of way. You can have the best of everything and still not be as happy as the guy who really knows how to be happy. It is really hard to not get caught up in being a Materialistic Cyclist. I am glad that i can afford a reasonable amount of cycling gear but have always tried to stay aware of the fact that i think cycling lust can kill cycling for me.
As usual, Ranger's wisdom shines through. It's not about the bike; it's about CYCLING.
Like many Forum members, I own a nice road bike with some fine hardware onboard. There are times when that bike really impresses me. However, I'm equally (if not more) happy when I'm riding my old $100 Schwinn that I bought in my first parish in 1982. It may be heavier and slower than my "good" bike, but when I ride it I remember all the good times and beautiful days we've had together... and that is worth a lot to me.