Originally Posted by m_yates

This morning riding in I was riding with a lycra guy on a racing bike for several miles. I passed him, but he maintained chase and started a conversation. He complimented me on my riding strength and was impressed when I told him I ride for typically 80-100 miles a week. Then, he asks me "Is that your nicest bike?" I replied, "It is the only bike I own." I ride a $600 touring bike with fenders, rear rack, and panniers. Most normal people think I spent a lot of money on a nice bike. Lycra guy tells me that getting a nicer bike would give me a boost, and points out the very nice Felt he is riding. I just said "Yea, my bike is a little heavy." and shrugged it off.

I just don't get the roadie culture. I couldn't care less about grams and speed. Riding to work is fun and relaxing....and DON"T INSULT MY BIKE! Especially since I was doing a good job keeping up while carrying my lunch, a change of clothes, and a heavy U-lock.