Originally posted by ViciousCycle
A shoddily-made bike isn't a stepping stone to a better bike. A shoddily-made bike makes one say, "Gee, riding a bike is an unpleasant thing. The people who actually ride these things for great distances must be mascochists!"
Boy, that is for sure. There is no feeling like riding a well-fitted, high-quality bicycle. When you get on one, all you want to do is keep cycling on.