Ironic Weight Weenies
04-19-06, 10:41 PM
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I'll match my over 1/4 million cycling miles, my 73-year-old bod, my 29 inch waist and 135 lb weight against yours! What d'ya say?
04-20-06, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Back to the original post:these posts come up every spring. Typically, these are underacheivers who are pissed that they can't afford a better bike, and who don't plan on ageing past 40.
Without those older riders who buy the trophy bikes, high-end bikes would not exist.
Pricey, carbon fiber Euro bikes are not just lighter (some aren't), they are just better at everything. Seriously, 2-3 pounds makes no real difference.
People can buy whatever they want, and if they can afford it, they deserve it.
Without those older riders who buy the trophy bikes, high-end bikes would not exist.
Pricey, carbon fiber Euro bikes are not just lighter (some aren't), they are just better at everything. Seriously, 2-3 pounds makes no real difference.
People can buy whatever they want, and if they can afford it, they deserve it.
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Originally Posted by zonatandem
I'll match my over 1/4 million cycling miles, my 73-year-old bod, my 29 inch waist and 135 lb weight against yours! What d'ya say?
