Originally Posted by
RCMoeur
This reminds me of the snotty kids I used to race against years ago whose mommies and daddies bought them full Super-Record Olmos, Rossins, and Colnagos who would scoff and snicker at my old beat-up Suntour-equipped Raleigh. Felt good to beat them every so often.
I'm not a big bike rider these days, but back in the 80s I road everywhere with my Univega touring bike which was perfect for me. I'm quite content with my Centurion Le Mans, and get out as much as I can with it.
Sadly I've seen the sort of insecurity and grasping for every more impressive equipment in other hobbies like astronomy which they call aperture envy. If I have a lot of spare extra money I'd rather give to a good charity than feed my insecurities which never seems to make me happy or more sociable.