Originally Posted by
Cookiemonsta
I have a friend with a 4000 euro carbon Jan Janssen bike. There are people in the gym who take one spinning class a week that are stronger cyclists. I am not saying he should not have bought the bike. He is happy with it, and it is his money. But it is not somehow a magical substitute for training. Once you realize this, ans shift your focus, you come to see the bike as a tool again and start taking more pride in the engine.
Agreed.
There is absolutely no substitute for sheer training. It's almost impossible to resist the urge to upgrade. For me, it's a sooner or later thing. However, setting cycling goals to warrant an upgrade purchase makes me feel less guilty because I've "earned" it.