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_Ferret_
Joined: 25 Mar 2008
Posts: 457
Location: Freiburg, Germany
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 Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:13 pm |
| colintrav wrote: | The select bikers that act like some people who are members of a Golf Club that have to be seen with the latest Bike that's just been released on the Market no matter what ,, It's all about projecting an Image ... and keepin up with Appearances !!!
Image is everything to these select sad people that have to get the latest gear no exceptions , when the bike they bought last year is still good enough to ride but they want a new one no exceptions
More money than common sense !!! |
Is this a "bikes not being used to their full potential" rant?
I can understand that it seems annoying for some people to have the best kit when they can't ride for sh1t - yeah I do get jeleous but then I have a nice bike and I'm sure there are people better than me who have worse bikes that might feel the same.
Still - I look at it this way. Someone's got to buy all this top of the range kit to keep the evolution rolling - I can't afford it but if others can, then good on them. More people buying expensive bikes can only help our sport...
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Wacky Racer
Joined: 26 Sep 2008
Posts: 229
Location: Worcestershire
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:32 pm |
I drive a brand new, fully loaded, 3 series M-Sport, but not to its true potential, I have it because I like it and can afford it, does that put me in the same bracket as someone who has a top of the range bike but doesn't ride it to its true potential?
I have worked damn hard to be able to afford the nicer things in life, what is wrong with that? Fortunately we don't live in some Marxist type society which dictates that we should all be the same and all have the same, we live in a society which means we can make choices.
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_Ferret_
Joined: 25 Mar 2008
Posts: 457
Location: Freiburg, Germany
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Rich9
Joined: 01 Sep 2008
Posts: 1139
Location: Huddersfield-ish
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Adam Thompson
Joined: 06 Oct 2009
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colintrav
Joined: 18 Oct 2009
Posts: 210
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:55 am |
| MacAndCheese wrote: | | colintrav wrote: | | when the bike they bought last year is still good enough to ride but they want a new one no exceptions |
I only brought a bike last month but I still want to buy new one,It's the old n+1 rule, you can't beat it! |
Like a Girfiend I suppose you need that something extra to keep you interested ,,
Some GF's just aren't up for it whilst some are  making it all the worth while 
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The Big Cheese
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 4321
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:06 am |
I have a top-spec hardtail and a top-spec full susser, and ride both of them like an amateur, 
Do I care? No!
Does it make me better than those that don't? No!
This forum is starting to get a bit catty and resentful of people who work hard and spend the hard-earned on their hobby. it's up to people to buy whatever makes them happy,
I don't give a toss about other peoples bikes when out, from £200 - £5k. I just ride, have a chat with like minded people and off I go...
The people who are complaining are just as bad as the twats that look down their noses at you (not everyone who rides a top-spec bike is a fool you know!!!)
So please, stop your effing whining and go ride your bike, WHATEVER IT IS...
And stop clogging up the forum with whiney shite like this!!!!
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Raymondavalon
Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 614
Location: Between the chair and monitor
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colintrav
Joined: 18 Oct 2009
Posts: 210
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:13 am |
| Adam Thompson wrote: | its the same old jealousy story..
The spoilt rich kid who gets everything of mommy/papa
the little old lady driving a 60 grand car at 20mph..
or that ugly fat middle aged man with a stunning 20 yr old blonde in his ferarri
thats life just suck it up, i have
poo happens, if you cant afford that 4k bike just make sure as hell you outride the guy next time you see him on the trails  |
This has got sfa to do with jealousy yer barking up the wrong tree ,
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colintrav
Joined: 18 Oct 2009
Posts: 210
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:20 am |
| Cheesey wrote: | I have a top-spec hardtail and a top-spec full susser, and ride both of them like an amateur,
Do I care? No!
Does it make me better than those that don't? No!
This forum is starting to get a bit catty and resentful of people who work hard and spend the hard-earned on their hobby. it's up to people to buy whatever makes them happy,
I don't give a toss about other peoples bikes when out, from £200 - £5k. I just ride, have a chat with like minded people and off I go...
The people who are complaining are just as bad as the twats that look down their noses at you (not everyone who rides a top-spec bike is a fool you know!!!)
So please, stop your effing whining and go ride your bike, WHATEVER IT IS...
And stop clogging up the forum with whiney shite like this!!!! |
I wrk 12 hr days 5 days a week and further more just because you aren't aware of such people in life that act like this It happens and it does
Your entitled to your view as I am to mine ..
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Hercule Q
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Posts: 1755
Location: On the floor by the bar
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nicklouseLives Here
Joined: 20 Mar 2003
Posts: 48213
Location: A Yorkshire man in Sweden
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Hercule Q
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Posts: 1755
Location: On the floor by the bar
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:57 am |
i drank it, peaty didn't stand a chance
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The Beginner
Joined: 30 Apr 2009
Posts: 462
Location: Leamington Spa
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:29 am |
| colintrav wrote: |
I wrk 12 hr days 5 days a week and further more just because you aren't aware of such people in life that act like this It happens and it does
Your entitled to your view as I am to mine .. |
You've still not explained why you think its a problem, them buying these bikes makes it cheaper for the rest of us, FACT, if they didn't your bike now wouldn't be as good for the same money! You say you aren't jealous - yet it sure sounds like it......even more now
Simon
FCN9 using a home built hybrid (believed to be a Carrera touring frame) also building an MTB from a Kraken frame. |
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M6TTF
Joined: 09 Feb 2009
Posts: 390
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:54 am |
Sounds like you need a better job then colintrav!
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Joe_Pineapples
Joined: 15 Dec 2008
Posts: 1340
Location: Falkirk
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:22 am |
I can guarantee you that if I could afford it, and I can't, then I'd have lots of bikes!
Oh....I have.
If the disposable income was available, I'd have the best of everything. I'd have new bikes all the time, I'd have the latest technology as soon as it was available, I'd have carbon this, I'd have kevlar that, I'd make Sam Hill's rhubarb 'n' custard suit look tame, let me tell you!
I'm just a bloke who (for now) works in a factory, but bikes are "my thing", so like most other people on here, I'm prepared to sacrifice lots of cash to buy the things I want.
I have around £4K in bikes in my shed, but it's not because I'm loaded, it's because mountain bikes float my boat.
I suppose I could always get into cocaine.
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tri-sexual
Joined: 21 Mar 2009
Posts: 78
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:57 am |
we need more people to go out and spend to keep the economy moving- so long as they can afford it.
if that means buying new bikes, bike clothing, dvd players, cars so be it
i would never criticise anyone who wish to spend their own money on whatever they want be it £5000 set of golf clubs, £200k sports cars or £40m yachts
what may seem like a fortune may be a drop in the ocean for others - so mr abromovich you think you need ANOTHER super yacht, dont you have 4 already? - good for you, i salute you
i think whats worst than spending loads on whatever you deisire is to die with a fortune in the bank
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gonga
Joined: 01 Aug 2009
Posts: 66
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:23 am |
All this testosterone fueled behavior is making xc become alot more appealing than trail centres for me at the min.
I have been scoft at a few times by better riders who force me to pull in at inappropriate places because they see someone with a £1500 bike with far less skill than them and want to ram the point home.Even had the "get out the way d**K head" and then "he had a trek ex8,what a knob" 
I hate most activity's that become a competition and certainly don't want my riding and gear to be about bettering others!!!
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Joe_Pineapples
Joined: 15 Dec 2008
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Location: Falkirk
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Wacky Racer
Joined: 26 Sep 2008
Posts: 229
Location: Worcestershire
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 am |
| Quote: | | I must have met hundreds of people on my bike, some on clunkers, some on virtually factory-team bikes, and they've all been . . . well, just like me really. |
Totally agree!!! I wonder where some people ride? Who they ride with? I've never bumped into any jumped up idiots on trails, if anything I have found people to be friendly and helpful, I've even gone on my own and ended up tagging along with others who have insisted I join their group. I really don't get this bike/ability snobbery, maybe I'm just being naive, but I only see good natured banter, maybe I'm just lucky? And I definitely put myself into the category of "less ability than the bike".
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Pain is Temporary
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