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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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