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
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 yea
Here's a comeback:
I spent all my money on bikes, books, and beer. The rest I just wasted.
On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 11:13 AM Michael Morrissey <
michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I think it's not price itself so much as priorities. It's important to
> remember that the bicycle remains relative
I think it's not price itself so much as priorities. It's important to
remember that the bicycle remains relatively countercultural. No matter
what the price tag is, it's still outside of the house/cars/kids/food
pyramid of needs for most American people.
Here's an article from The New Yorker:
Yeah, Riv bikes are a baa-gn compared to the space age composite frames and
electrified drive trains on these bikes that are meant to be replaced when
the latest "improved" model comes out.
Toshi
On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Brian Campbell
wrote:
> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are o
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 phili
I don't ever discuss how much anything cost with anyone. Solves lots of
problems. :)
On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8:12:17 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote:
> "My dog did decided not to go to college".
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I typically find th
"My dog did decided not to go to college".
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 y
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 shoul
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 ?
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 unde
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 wrote:
> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each other
> nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa bui
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 lav
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