Originally Posted by bakes1

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