Originally Posted by
SurferRosa
"Convents"? Are you talking about a nun who likes tools? What's her shop look like? Is it bītchin'?
It shouldn't be news to anyone that older men love talking about and restoring old bikes that work as well today (or better) than they did 40+ years ago. Generally speaking, young people aren't into "forums" or restoration of something the industry can't profit from.
My question:
what would Ayn Rand think? Wouldn't she say, your highest moral purpose is following your own individual passions? Or would she be constantly criticizing older folks for being so self reliant?
Thanks for the spell check. My mom is 99 years old and stopped checking my work a long time ago. I appreciate all the help I can get in that area.
Actually I have mentioned numerous times including this thread that pursuing the hobby of collecting and restoring old bikes is a great hobby it’s when it turns to delusion that somehow old bikes are superior to new tech in performance or usability when I chime in.
Regarding young people, they are into riding their bikes not fetishizing them. Industry profits are not a driver or a concern for them, enjoyment of the sport is.