Originally Posted by
katzenfinch
Actually, I do. I own a Bridgestone and an Atlantis and have bought both of his books. I don’t agree with everything he says, but I consider him to be a voice of reason.
Because of the position he takes in
Just Ride about racing having an unhealthy effect on bicycle marketing, I think a lot of people who own racing bikes and like to keep up with the latest technology dislike him.
As I stated earlier, I have not read his book but I can't imagine there is a rational person on the planet that could argue that point about racing having an unhealthy effect on marketing. These forums are a perfect example. Weight weenies, among others, regularly spend
thousands of extra dollars for upgraded bikes and components while they are averaging 17 mph on their daily rides. But they love the snappy feeling they get while climbing hills lol. And who is anyone else to tell them how to ignore the nonsense marketing and stop wasting money?
I mean an expensive bike is cheaper than an expensive airplane or yacht right? That's all the justification ever needed