Originally Posted by
Mr. Beanz
Well, problem is that several threads in this forum aren't 50+special concern" threads. Many are new wheel, bike, component, tire etc, threads like in any other forum. So by going off topic, you set yourself up for comments posted in the style of any other forum. IMO, several here steer the forum aways from the whole 50+ special concerns theme.
I don't agree that these are not specific 50+ topics. The answer to many bike component questions is very genre specific. For example, the question of the right wheel has a different answer if you are in a touring group vs a race group. Even setting that difference aside, in the past folks have had less concern about asking basic questions here for fear they might get ridden out on the rails for being "so stupid". Or just getting endless debate and pontification from every know-it-all who actually spouts out bad information only to have it degenerate into personal attacks.