Re: BOLO pervert cyclist

On Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:30:25 -0400, Catrike Ryder
<Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:

+1 ..and why does anyone care what kind of bikes other people buy?

-1.  I like to see what other people buy and use so I can learn from
their experiences (and mistakes).  Some people can look at a catalog,
video or advertisement and instantly know that what they're looking at
is perfect for them.  I can't do that.  A test ride is probably best,
but watching what others do with the bicycle is a good 2nd best
evaluation method.  If I'm not currently in the market for a new
bicycle, then the education I get in watching what other people buy is
valuable.

There are also people who won't buy anything unless they know someone
who already owns one.  I'm one of those people.  Buying version 1.0
has usually been a loser for me.  I bought my (used) Subaru mostly
because I knew 5 people locally who own one and who could give me
unbiased advice on its merits and potential problems.  I test drove 4
of the cars.  However, I can't test drive everything, so I rely on the
opinions of others.  It's like my motto "Learn by Destroying" except
it's someone else that destroys their latest purchase.

You might not think it acceptable to take someone else's advice or
accept their opinions.  I do the opposite.  I ask for advice, solicit
people's opinion, and learn from them.  I read the buyer reviews on
web sites.  I watch YouTube videos demonstrating how the product is
used.  I read alarmist stories about how my latest purchase might be
short cut to my damnation.  This hasn't been 100% successful, but it's
good enough for my purposes and certainly better purchasing cars or
bicycles with only the dealer or vendors sales pitch.


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