Originally Posted by sfuchs400
No, not out to impress anyone and it certainly won't keep me from riding, but if I had it to do over again I'd go the LBS route. Just curious what the actual disdain factor is. Thanks for the feedback.
The bottom line is it doesn't matter. F anyone that sneers at you for your choice of bike - what matters is that YOU are happy.
This comes to you courtesy of one cyclist who spends way too much time thinking about gear. But, there is a huge difference between thinking about gear and making judgements about other people's choices.
Go ride and enjoy.
55/Rad