Originally Posted by erief0g

I'm so very surprised that trek owners out there seem to be so touchy feely about what anonymous internet people might say about a bike that isn't theirs.

Why do I ride a trek? Is it because there are limited actual bike shops in my town and I picked the one with what I consider the best people? Is it because I like their looks? Is it because they had a 2012 leftover for $600 off MSRP? Is it because I want to get fit and exercise?

Or is it simply to annoy the members of BF with another guy that rides a trek and has no problem with anyone slighting the bike?

All I can say is that I've never taken offense to anyone's thoughts on bikes as they are that persons opinion and I have my own.

I'm also over 40 and have been divorced. If you've made it through divorce and still are alive to ride.. then who gives a fawk about what anyone else thinks about your bike.

Did I mention I ride a trek?

take the internet for what it is. A place where everyone gets a voice unless you use the "ignore" function.