Originally Posted by
Campag4life
To the long time roadies reading this thread with amusement...does it make sense why you see middle aged guys
out on the road with $2K wheels that can barely average 16 mph? Sorry...had to say something.

Maybe it's because they are recovering.
I've seen fast and slow riders of all ages and on all kinds of wheels. The equipment they're riding has a lot more to do with preference and income than ability. Doesn't puzzle me, don't know why it doesn't make sense to you.