Originally Posted by operator
It would turn out like, my seat height is more efficient than yours and my position is more aero than yours. I disrespect anybody who doesn't do 230492378942kph up a hill with 52% gradient etc. etc. etc.
You are probably right.
This thread is a good way of keeping new people out of the sport of cycling.
Bottom line is if new people don't start cycling the sport dies. So why not be more friendly and encourage others to join. It just means more money spent on marketing and R&D by the bike companies, which in turn leads to better bikes for the $5000 club to buy.
Oh yeah and the poseurs play a role in there as well.