Re: BOLO pervert cyclist

On Sun, 8 Sep 2024 21:21:25 -0400, Frank Krygowski
<frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 9/8/2024 7:45 PM, AMuzi wrote:

On 9/8/2024 6:16 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:

On 9/8/2024 4:54 PM, AMuzi wrote:

On 9/8/2024 2:23 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:

On 9/8/2024 11:25 AM, AMuzi wrote:

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Same argument applies to 95% of race bikes and probably half of all
upper end bicycles. They are mostly sitting in garages as we speak.

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Correct, of course, but even the most avid rider's bike is probably
sitting in his garage at any given moment.
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It would be more accurate to say that most race bikes are never
raced. Which should be a strong clue that a race bike is probably
far from the best choice for most bicyclists.
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But hey, they're fashionable!
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Not unlike large pickups.  What ever do you care about either?  I'm
happy that people are happy. meh.

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:-) Yet you were the one who raised the point about them not being used!
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Is a person who bought a race bike but doesn't ride it really happy
with it?
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Might he not be happier if he instead had a bike that better suited
his potential uses?
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Does that not hint that his subjective choice turned out to be a mistake?
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For whom? By what standard?
 
Occasional or even rare use suits some people. Then there's the
unquantifiable 'pride of ownership' (not only race bikes) besides
investment appreciation.  People can be complex, and motives are often
unclear.  Those unhappy with their toys sell them or give them away in
my experience.

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Andrew, "I'm really glad I bought that bike, but I don't ride it" sounds
pretty unlikely to me. Not impossible, but unlikely - unless the
statement is intended to hide his buyer's remorse.

We bought a 50 inch TV for our guest bedroom. I've never once watched
it after setting it up.

--
C'est bon
Soloman