Originally Posted by
datlas
If you ride with a group and can keep up, hold your line, and take your pulls I honestly don't think other riders will care what brand bike you are riding.
I agree 1000%. Ride what makes you happy. No one else does any pedaling for you and they will not treat you differently as long as you are a smooth and predictable rider. Of course if you are a poser or live based on someone else's opinion that is up to you. Do you ride with reasonable mature cyclists .... they will be happy for you with your increase enthusiasm ..... and new bike.