Originally Posted by krispistoferson

The poser factor is bull. Tell everyone who wears ajersey of any sport they're a poser and see how many black eyes you get. More importantly, why do cyclists love to hate on every other cyclists style of riding? There are a lot of us, and we all have different goals in mind with our riding. There are at least 5 different types of mountain biking, not counting pavement. Fixed riders love the zen simplicity of their beautiful machines. Roadies go from full on team lycra on a 15 pound compact frame to wool jerseys on their Rivendell tourer. I ride my bike and see these people and smile, and if they want to sneer at what I'm riding, fine. My goals are not your goals, and everyone should not be held up to a racing standard, even if they dress like Lance! God told me that bike snobs are doomed to ride single speed cruisers dressed as bananas in the Alps for eternity anyway, so get your yuks in while you can!