Originally Posted by Voodoo76

"Jargon is terminology that relates to a specific activity, profession or group. Much like slang it develops as a kind of shorthand, to express ideas that are frequently discussed between members of a group."

If my coach or team mate asks me what im riding and I reply 88; He knows what that means, knows the strategic implications that has on how I should ride, ect. A lot of unspoken communication in that simple exchange.

As an engineer I agree with your accuracy argument, as a racer I dont really feel like changing the world on this one.