What are the biggest wastes of money in biking?
08-29-22, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
Especially when you set out to make the fools
Brilliant, and on a different note I also miss "For better or for worse" an equally brilliant strip written by Lynn Johnston
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08-29-22, 02:23 PM
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Maybe expensive helmets. There's a huge variance in price on helmets from like $10 to $350 and more and the expensive ones have not proven to be any safer. They may be lighter or more aerodynamic or stylish, but it seems like there is just a lot of margin on the high end for what is just a EPS and polycarbonate sandwich. I do have $150 helmets for my wife and I. I'm probably a sucker.
For the most part, bicyclists have it made. If you really want to get soaked, get into boats. Seriously. I reveled in cycling when I first got into it because of how utterly cheap even the "good stuff" is. Used and vintage items make top-end stuff even more affordable, which isn't the case in many other avocations.
For the most part, bicyclists have it made. If you really want to get soaked, get into boats. Seriously. I reveled in cycling when I first got into it because of how utterly cheap even the "good stuff" is. Used and vintage items make top-end stuff even more affordable, which isn't the case in many other avocations.
08-29-22, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
That's not meant for biking. Don't you even read your own post topics?
08-29-22, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
That's not meant for biking. Don't you even read your own post topics?
https://www.amazon.com/Speedfil-Spee...9N6D8GBC&psc=1
08-29-22, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by prj71
I can't believe people spend ~$100 on jerseys and mountain bike shorts.
$20 for a bike jersey or shorts on Amazon gets you the equivalent of the $100 piece of apparel without the fancy brand name on it.
$20 for a bike jersey or shorts on Amazon gets you the equivalent of the $100 piece of apparel without the fancy brand name on it.
Keep 'em coming
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08-29-22, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
Talk about missing the point
https://www.amazon.com/Speedfil-Spee...9N6D8GBC&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Speedfil-Spee...9N6D8GBC&psc=1
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Originally Posted by big john
Anyone who thinks cycling is expensive should try motorcycling, boating, or divorce.
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Originally Posted by prj71
I can't believe people spend ~$100 on jerseys and mountain bike shorts. $20 for a bike jersey or shorts on Amazon gets you the equivalent of the $100 piece of apparel without the fancy brand name on it.
Whether there's much difference between a $100 and a $300 Jersey I couldn't say.
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Originally Posted by prj71
I can't believe people spend ~$100 on jerseys and mountain bike shorts. $20 for a bike jersey or shorts on Amazon gets you the equivalent of the $100 piece of apparel without the fancy brand name on it.
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08-29-22, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
Talk about missing the point
https://www.amazon.com/Speedfil-Spee...9N6D8GBC&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Speedfil-Spee...9N6D8GBC&psc=1
How is that me missing the point? You posted a link to a product that had nothing to do with your own thread topic.
BTW, those are bottles with some heavy duty insulation. If I was riding in 100 degrees heat, it might be worth it to me. You have no experience with this, but water in regular bottles gets pretty hot on a long ride.
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
Great examples.
Keep 'em coming
Keep 'em coming
Why? What is the point of this stupid thread?
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Originally Posted by prj71
The original one you linked would not even fit in a bottle cage.
I don't think OP knows what a bottle cage is.
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I’ve gotten two Rapha Core jerseys for $55 each. Really nice product with a full zipper, 3 pockets and a fourth zippered one.
Wanted to get a third during their recent sale. Unfortunately, the color that I want sold out in my size quickly.
Wanted to get a third during their recent sale. Unfortunately, the color that I want sold out in my size quickly.
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
How is that me missing the point? You posted a link to a product that had nothing to do with your own thread topic.
BTW, those are bottles with some heavy duty insulation. If I was riding in 100 degrees heat, it might be worth it to me. You have no experience with this, but water in regular bottles gets pretty hot on a long ride.
BTW, those are bottles with some heavy duty insulation. If I was riding in 100 degrees heat, it might be worth it to me. You have no experience with this, but water in regular bottles gets pretty hot on a long ride.
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Originally Posted by big john
I have a pair of Camelbak insulated bottles. I like them and they seem durable and have lasted years already. I guess it takes longer for it to get hot but I drink it pretty fast. I don't remember what I paid for them but they are a quality product.
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I would totally pay big bucks for a water bottle that kept my water cold in the summer.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
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Originally Posted by Nachoman
I would totally pay big bucks for a water bottle that kept my water cold in the summer.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
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Originally Posted by big john
On a hot day I would have finished both of them before mile 40. If it was really hot maybe a 3rd by then.
I've just gotten used to drinking warm water. Insulation takes up space that I'd rather have filled with water.
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Originally Posted by Nachoman
I would totally pay big bucks for a water bottle that kept my water cold in the summer.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
I have a Camelbak Podium Ice and a Polar Insulated and they both suck.
Even if I fill them and freeze them overnight, they are luke warm by mile 40.
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
How long does it take you to get to mile 40?
I have a Podium insulated bottle and if the temperature is in the upper 80s or higher, the water is warm by about 90 minutes. I really don't start getting thirsty until about 30 miles into a ride, so the insulation is really of no use.
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Originally Posted by greatbasin
If you really want to get soaked, get into boats.
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Originally Posted by Milton Keynes
BOAT = Bring Out Another Thousand
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funny thing about boats
last two years not typical - many made a profit on used boat sales
last two years not typical - many made a profit on used boat sales
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
I've just gotten used to drinking warm water. Insulation takes up space that I'd rather have filled with water.
at times I will place ice cubes in water bottles before a ride ... later wonder why ... but then will do it again
