Originally Posted by
Brian Ratliff
Actually, PRO is buying the best bike you can afford and then doing the rest of your talking with your legs. What you are describing is POSEUR.
IMO "pro" would be making a sustainable living for yourself and any family you may have. And by my definition and what I have learned on BF of typical cyclists salaries/earnings/winnings not many of the people who are paid or given something to ride should be considered 'pro'.