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Originally Posted by
Atlas Shrugged
…I am just finishing a month in Catalonia, Spain an area extremely popular with cyclists. I encountered people of all ages, abilities and riding types, roadies, triathletes, gravel, bike packers and long distance touring were about and none were riding the old rigs these forums obsess over. The major differentiator between these forums vocal majority and the actual cycling community, these forums are not about the activity of cycling but rather about reliving the past and acquisition….
Originally Posted by
mschwett
they’re just collectors. nothing wrong with collecting nostalgic stuff as a hobby. something enjoyable to do with all the otherwise useless knowledge acquired over decades.
It's a big cycling universe. I ride Di2/discs/carbon/38mm tires - also, friction DT, rim brakes, steel, 25&28mm tires.
No one segment of the sport is superior over another, just different. 'Nostalgic', useless knowledge built the cycling industry into what it is today. Why denigrate the past and slander its' equipment?
For the majority of cyclists who may be happy to ride 100 miles/wk on their local roads - 1Xx13, 35mm road tires, disc brakes, carbon fiber frame and components may not be a necessity. Are they lesser cyclists?
When I put an old bike next to a new bike - I see a frame, two wheels, a chain, handlebars. What do you see?
I have a wooden handled hammer - must I upgrade to one with a rubber coated carbon fiber handle (less vibration), titanium head with larger contact area and shiny finish? Maybe - if I'm with a group of less experienced, but expert hammerers.
Hammer On!