Originally Posted by schwim

I don't mean this in a condescending tone, just curious; why did you feel better? Because you felt more connected to the people with the less expensive bikes? I think that happens to me too, all my time with groups with big money bikes seem to be themt talking with each other and me just in the back being quiet, just because we don't seem to have any interests in common. At least none that they care to talk about on rides.