Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
you don't need a high-end bike unless you are a professional racer, or don't mind wasting money
What makes someone wanting to spend money on a high-bike a waste? What if that person recognizes and appreciates the subtle differences between a mid-level and high-end bike, and gets more enjoyment and motivation out of riding the high-end bike? Is value only determined by measurable performance differences?
One of things you might want to consider instead of the typical carbon fiber bike, is looking at titanium instead, it will last a lot longer than CF
How long does a CF bike last? I have 2 that are more than 20 years old and doing just fine. Unless they get significantly damaged somehow, I don’t see any reason why they won’t last another 20+ years.