Originally Posted by
badger1
But ... but ... isn't that t' Biek Forms way? "My personal preferences, etc. blah blah blah" are the right/scientifically-demonstrable/universally-accepted 'way' -- the only way to cycling salvation.
Doesn't matter the topic: flat/drop bars; tires; chain lube; frame material; clothing; shoes; pedals; ... whatever. A bunch of
recreational cyclists (however 'serious') claiming to know the 'one true way' ... ridiculous. In the end, we are all a bunch of dorks 'playing bikes'.
Me? I don't like to 'mash'; I'm a spinner (80 to 110), therefore all cyclists should be spinners. That about sums up Biek Forms logic.
Oh, and if I could be arsed I'll cite a bunch of "studies" to support that position. But I can't be arsed, so I won't.
I find in these conversations, I often end up arguing with people who ride like I do in some way when they try to prove it's the only right way to do things.
When the conversation turns to what we eat on long rides, I usually have to give people a "don't try this at home" warning because I think what I do would probably make most people sick.