Originally Posted by
Lucillle
I think biking is a whole body experience. You get your descriptions of bike fits and legs and arm reach, you get your discussion of how to ride, and the mind is included in discussions of law and bike philosophy. Since it is a whole body experience it is only natural that you will find some a-holes. They seem to feel as if they have to disparage any comments not reflecting the company line as they have judged it.
Ignore them, don't let them bully you out of any forum, and feel sorry for them. Anyone who puts you down in an elitist manner is trying to raise themselves up by putting you down, which means they secretly don't think much of themselves.
Fortunately in both forums and in reality, an a-hole is but a small fraction of anatomy. Go where your interest takes you, there are many who bike for the joy of it, and are here to help others and enjoy the companionship of fellow bike riders.
Ha no worries man! Was blowing off steam semi-constructively.. I luckily run the gamut.. I have a 2013 track bike, racing road bikes from the 80's... racing mtb's from the 90's... 60/70's 3 speeds and 10 speeds, I do my own mechanic work, am strongly opinionated on A&S.. I am everywhere. It's just annoying as all heck that people seem to think their preconceived notions are the only ones that are valid.. and trust me I am often able to dissuade reasonable people from this point of view even if only temporarily.. (IE the length of my conversation with them). I find the best cure for an a-hole, is a good bike ride myself.