I have been explaining about what ridiculous prices I paid for a bike since 1972 when I paid $250 for a used Gitane Tour de France (lugged Reynolds 531 frame with Campagnolo hubs and derailleurs and included a set of Rivat cycling shoes that actually fit and had Vittoria silk sew-ups). This was when a Schwinn Varsity Sport 10 speed was less than $80.
Laing On Friday, July 2, 2021 at 9:48:35 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Nobody has asked…I don’t really have any friends who know enough about > bikes to know what they’re looking at (but they do appreciate the Atlantis > color and the Russian sub backstory). > > But…I’d happily let anyone know how long I wanted a Riv, how I saved up > from my part-time job for almost a year to pay for it without charging it. > It’s been one of the best experiences of my life, hands down…from deciding > to do it, from the first time I called Riv and talked to Vince, to the day > it came and I assembled it (after watching the YouTube video of Mark > assembling a packed bike every morning for a month!). > > So if anyone balks at the price, I’m guessing after I explain all of the > above they’ll either be excited for me or will change the subject to get me > to shut up. > > Ben > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 1, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Brian Campbell <bdcamp...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the > cost of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate > bicyles with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big > box store toy departments. > > > > > On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times >> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost >> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week! >> >> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: >> >>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile. >>> >>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, >>> fully aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing >>> "both".....I "return" to where I never left. >>> >>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ? >>> >>> Nowhere. >>> >>> Now what ? >>> >>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . >>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> >>>> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not >>>> discussing the price of my bicycle. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: >>>> >>>>> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles: >>>>> >>>>> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan <kth...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each >>>>> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her >>>>> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher >>>>> value than the bike). >>>>> >>>>> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and >>>>> can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family >>>>> who >>>>> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. >>>>> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the >>>>> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. >>>>> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and >>>>> that >>>>> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new >>>>> one >>>>> arrives. >>>>> >>>>> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced >>>>> this. What are some other similar stories? 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