Poserish
12-26-03, 09:47 PM
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Not if you do that with the intention of growing into the bike.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
12-26-03, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by danka24
Not if you do that with the intention of growing into the bike.
*shrug* Who cares. Ride a bike you like.
12-26-03, 11:56 PM
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I agree with JasBike.
If anything, beefier parts makes for a more carefree commuter, If you're looking for some justification.
If anything, beefier parts makes for a more carefree commuter, If you're looking for some justification.
12-27-03, 12:38 AM
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Nope, not at all. Get what you want, ride it how you like. Don't worry about what others think - if they think you're a poseur, that's their problem, not yours! Enjoy it!!
12-27-03, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PeterG1185
I got a Surly Instigator frame for x-mas, I plan on using it for commutting and urban, etc
is it poserish if I buy somewhat beefy parts and not use them to their full advantage while I get my confidence up? Is it poserish to have a bike that may be too good for you?
is it poserish if I buy somewhat beefy parts and not use them to their full advantage while I get my confidence up? Is it poserish to have a bike that may be too good for you?
Besides, the "rule of thumb" is to buy the best bike you can afford. You don't want to compromise on parts.
P.S. Make sure you get a damn good lock for it like a Kryptonite 2000 if you're commuting on it.
12-27-03, 02:23 AM
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i just built that same bike....my thought was why buy cheap parts for it to learn on, you will only end up breaking them and get the expensive ones eventually. So just build it up nice and tough now so you can save money in the long run.
