Originally Posted by
hhnngg1
Maybe your childish guy friends will ask, but on road, highly unlikely. I ride in bike-crazy Norcal where there are thousands of cyclists out every weekend, and not once have I ever heard that question asked, anywhere, even with the newest, blingiest of gear. It's definitely NOT the norm - so far from it that it's an imaginary fear.
Usually it happens when someone is bragging about their new goodies.