High End Bike = Happiness?
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Funny, I've not found that to be the case, although high end is relative. I find the higher-quality groups and components that come on higher-end bikes also last longer, resulting in less frequent replacements. So while the actual parts themselves might cost more, you're not replacing them as often, so it all evens out in the end.
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I know I've said this before but if you don't have a high end strength and a high end determination and heart to drive that high end bike, it doesn't do you any good, may as well be on med range,,, just because you got a high end budget,it isn't going to make you any better,,,
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I know I've said this before but if you don't have a high end strength and a high end determination and heart to drive that high end bike, it doesn't do you any good, may as well be on med range,,, just because you got a high end budget,it isn't going to make you any better,,,
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,,,Stucky you must get rid of that bike , that way when you turn in a pathetic time like you do the rest of the peloton won't critize you so much,,, they'll just figure it goes with the bike you're riding
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I didn't if used to think the bike mattered. If your bike is slow... Train harder.
Than i bought a good bike on a whim. I was wrong... Best g i ever spent. (A lot to me for a bike, but cheap by others standards).
Don't bother trying to explain it to nonbike folks. It's pointless.
Than i bought a good bike on a whim. I was wrong... Best g i ever spent. (A lot to me for a bike, but cheap by others standards).
Don't bother trying to explain it to nonbike folks. It's pointless.
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Should I send the bike to you for disposal?
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