[QUOTE=RobbieTunes;14204454
Would you rather....
ride a superbe frame with no decals, or a beautifully labled fake?
pull for several sweeties, and be "da man," or ride cleanup and daydream the entire ride?
know what women really think, or toss yourself off a cliff?[/QUOTE]
1. Ride a decal-less wonderful frame. Not only do you get to enjoy its performance, it drives the label-conscious crazy. All it takes is one incident where you get 'outed' by an owner of an authentic frame, in front of a group of riders, to change your mind about passing off a fake. Poseurs get no credibility in my book.
2. Hmmm, this is a tough one....depends on whether said 'sweeties' are very close friends to each other, or competitive acquaintances. Regardless, if you man up and pull said cadence-challenged harem, they will expect this out of you anyway; you're the man and supposed to do so. If they are the former, don't expect more than a pat on the back and an energy gel. If they are the latter, there is the possibility that they'll become catty and compete to not only hug your wheel, but you as well. It's a gamble....do you expel and treat yourself to a lactic acid milkshake...for a gel (behind door #1) or a sweetie (door #2)? It also depends on if you have a nice view to offer them too. Big mid-life crisis wanna-bees will offer a view that'll make them turn and head the opposite way.
Now the alternative is clear and known....enjoy an immediate satisfaction of a kaleidoscopic display of pleasurable golden-ratio-ed shapes in motion. (door #3). I think Steve Martin said it best... you put a woman on a pedestal only high enough to see up her skirt.
If you're married w/ children, you never had a choice, buddy!
Safe choice is door #3, too many unknown variables.
3. If one tosses oneself off a cliff, he perishes not knowing a mystery as great as the universe. I'd rather discover what is in a woman's mind first. If I can't fathom it all, the cliff is still there for relief.
My Question:
If faced with the dilemma of having to split your cherished collection and handing them over to a spiteful spouse who has no genuine interest in your collection. Do you simply do so, and watch half your collection be sold off, handed over to spouse's new partner, etc. Or do you destroy them yourself?
Note: with respect to all the ladies who are part of this forum, my post is all tongue-cheek, and is influenced by certain personal current events.