Originally Posted by
MrMittens
Outmoded? Passe? Downright archaic? To actually believe in the power of the rider and not the bike in this day and age? I can honestly say that I've never looked for that extra edge in equipment to keep at the front of the pack with my friends or passing folks on the road and on centuries. I have happily ridden a mountain bike for the entirety of my road cycling life until recently and excuse my hubris but it's made me a damn strong rider.
Sorry 'bout the rant, but does anyone else feel strongly about this?
You maybe a strong damn rider in your parlance...but don't bring your mountain bike to a Group A road ride unless you have Cat 1-2 strength. To your point...it is all about the engine. If you have a decent road bike...and not necessarily a $5K CF bike...you can still beat guys on faster bikes if you are strong like you say. Guys on here just enjoy nice bikes and mostly why they ride them.