Originally Posted by
Mr. Beanz
I'm at that point. All my bikes operate smoothly and ride well, the Lemond is more than comfy so what more do I need?
I think I've met too many riders with high end bikes, fancy climbing wheels that prove the point "it's the engine, not the bike". When I ride around them, I can't help but think, "if it was about the bike, I'd be faaaaaar behind!"
......Seeing too much of this has cured my itch to spend money on higher level equipment! I guess I'm content now!
It is also the bike. You said it yourself: "operate smoothly" "ride well" and "comfy". I'll add to that appropriate for one's style of riding/terrain/weather. What it is not about is the most expensive, lightest, and newest.