Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
Not being much of a beer drinker (or much on any sort of adult beverage (although I'm not opposed to them)), I'll depress the MAFAC levers a bit, just to keep the Racers on topic.
So, I see a couple of trends emerging, which probably require us to spend a bit of academic time together as we move forward.
First; several have posted the idea that there are
"subcultures" within the broad scope of
"Bicycle Culture." Pictures of each subculture might prove helpful. I realize there could be several overlaps, i.e. the picture depicts several subcultures at the same time.
For instance, here is a picture of moi, aka Pastor Bob, completing a race this past September. Notice I am riding a very C&V '71 Schwinn Paramount and I'm riding in a wool kit.
So, as I see it, I can be included in at least three subcultures:
Collector, Racer, and Poseur. 
Any others?
Second; anyone want to tackle the general definition of "culture?" Here is dear old Merriam-Webster's thoughts:
Pastor Bob- you definitely are not a poseur. And the guy who called the riders on chrome paramounts poseurs is also the same guy who has never ridden one. It's a good thing this is a friendly forum, because if I were out riding and you called me a poseur for riding one of the most iconic bikes in America, I would be forced to strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger. But back to bike culture......
1. If a bike had no decals, could you identify it's manufacturer?
2. Do you speak Campagnolo fluently gran sport to c-record?
3. Do you do the work on your bike ?
4. Do you own a hand built bicycle?
If you answered NO to any of these you might be a "poseur" but hopefully you are just an uneducated newbie. As for C&V: If they are classic and vintage that's how most of us like to see them. The
#1 reason behind that is to preserve cycling history. Also I don't mind bike flippers, but what I do mind is anyone who knowingly buys or sells stolen bicycles. Talk to pastor bob about the 10 commandments and he will fill you in. As for the bike culture, there are more cool dudes than A#%holes, and generally IMHO the snooty snoots ride Taiwanese Carbon Bikes, and their seat posts are so far up their butts that they can't see straight!'