Originally Posted by
Broctoon
To me, a poseur is the guy who has minimal experience but goes out and buys the most flashy, ostentatious equipment he can get. (Doesn't necessarily mean expensive, but it often is.) Then he starts strutting around, acting like he's cooler than the other side of the pillow, maybe even trash talking. When it's time to actually ride, he proves that he lacks the skill and conditioning to back up his image. He has written checks with his style that his body can't cash.
The more I think about this extreme stereotype poseur, the less I’m convinced he actually exists in real life. I can think of guys who exhibit some of these traits, but not the full house!