Originally Posted by
Agent Cooper
That's kinda what I got from this video. I didn't get the sense that the guy is trashing people who buy expensive ultra light bikes. It seems he's more concerned that manufacturers are pushing the idea that riders NEED them, and that new riders are being misled in this way.
And he's right in saying that Nobody NEEDS a $3000 racing bike for recreational riding. But if you WANT one, go for it. At that price you're getting one heck of a nice ride, so if you've got the scratch why not?
Hang on. When does NEED come into it? Most of us have cars here, I assume, and for exercise we could be running. So need is quite irrelevant. WANT is more like it. And if you want something who has any authority to say what you should want? Or how much it shold cost? The whole position is lame.
Also, what is the evidence that anyone is being mislead to buy light expensive bikes. Is Weight Weenies dictated by bicycle manufacturers? Bikes are no different that other products in a capitalistic society. Manufacturers make claims aimed at increasing sales, without making illegal false claims. Buyers can always check out those claims. Today is a cinch to get reviews on anything, sitting at home. So where is the misleading?
Uspcale bikes LEAD, not mislead, to the evident truth: get a good fit, good geometry and components, and see how you pass younger and thinner guys far easier than with a $300 tank.