Originally Posted by
VT Biker
I sometimes wonder what the difference is between buying Road Magazine (or any other) and a 10 year-old who puts a poster of his favorite athlete on the wall. Isn't most of it kind of a bit childish and "fanboyesque" to buy these magazines? .... But to buy a magazine that "Profiles" a bike makes me laugh .
I'm not sure what your beef is here. Do you feel the same way about all sporting or hobby magazines? What about car or motorbike magazines? They profile specific cars and bikes - do they make you laugh?
I'm just curious whether it's only cycling magazines that seem fanboyish to you.