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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Cycling editorial
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:43:30 -0400
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On 4/11/2024 5:57 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> "Whatever you like sucks. The bike I ride is best"
> 
> https://bikerumor.com/op-ed-bike-industry-toxic-racing-culture/
> 
> I found that needlessly divisive. YMMV.

I didn't see it as divisive. It's main point seems to be that we should 
accept various styles of bicycling, and that not everyone wants to be a 
racer. Other details are that non-racers should be able to have 
equipment that functions well and clothing that's comfortable for 
riding. That's fine with me.

I may quibble about the "functions well" point, in that ISTM the 
expectations or standards have gotten extreme in recent decades. I mean, 
reviews now seem to discuss shifting action the way guitar aficionados 
describe the feel of guitar necks, action and strings. But we're not 
playing Bach; we're just shifting gears. How good does it have to be? I 
like the engineering maxim "Good enough is perfect." I don't think top 
tier components have really been necessary for most users.

But for decades I've said I prefer bikes that are versatile, that can 
carry loads when desired, that can be tuned and fixed by their owners, 
that accept wider tires and fenders, etc. Oh, and that most of the "go 
fast improvements" make no detectable difference. I think he's agreeing 
with me.

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- Frank Krygowski