Not to be a jerk myself but I've met some pretty fast, well trained, experienced (is that what hardcore means?) riders whose tendons don't poke through the skin around their neck and knees. I am just a bit annoyed that part of THE style and THE outfit is how emaciated one looks. It seems that to have a good sense style- ie. trendy, hip, posh- one has to destroy their body by eating small portions of vegan ramen noodles.