Originally Posted by
pdlamb
If all you're worried about is something being damaged or stolen, why are you going on a bike trip in the first place? Go hang out at your local gun show or something.
I mean, my brand new Mustang drove fine in the snowy conditions. I still drove my crummy Blazer because it was more than suitable for my needs. It is not a matter of not using nice things, it was more a matter of do you use them in all conditions, or like having a inter beater, do you have different tools for different use cases.
Originally Posted by
boomhauer
You can give away your cheap bike when you had enough. Maybe to a friend in need.
I gave away my first touring bike. It was only $300 and I had it for 17 years.
Nah, I'd draw too much of a sentimental attachment after 17 years. I had a hard enough time selling the Miyata I took on one trip when it became painfully obvious nothing I did was going to fit it to me as well as I'd care for
