Originally Posted by
bbbean
In decades of being around bikes, I have never, ever, even once had such a thing occur. I do, however, regularly read threads about what a jerk I must be for riding an up to date aero road bike in full kit while simultaneously failing to compete in the TdF. If you own an expensive bike, it's apparently not necessary for you to actually do anything to offend anyone - simply existing is enough to do the job.
I'm glad you haven't. It has happened to me several times while waiting to ride at charity rides, by someone who works at a bike shop, and with a person who joined a group I used to ride with for a ride. As I have said before, I don't have a problem with anyone's choice of bike, whatever you ride that you enjoy is fine. I am not the least bit offended by anyone with an expensive bike. Personally, I think your up to date aero road bike and full kit are great. If I could afford one , I would probably have one myself.