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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: BOLO pervert cyclist
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2024 21:21:25 -0400
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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:
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> Correct, of course, but even the most avid rider's bike is probably 
>>>> sitting in his garage at any given moment.
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> But hey, they're fashionable!
>>>>
>>>
>>> Not unlike large pickups.  What ever do you care about either?  I'm 
>>> happy that people are happy. meh.
>>
>> :-) Yet you were the one who raised the point about them not being used!
>>
>> Is a person who bought a race bike but doesn't ride it really happy 
>> with it?
>>
>> Might he not be happier if he instead had a bike that better suited 
>> his potential uses?
>>
>> Does that not hint that his subjective choice turned out to be a mistake?
>>
>>
> 
> 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.

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.

-- 
- Frank Krygowski