Quote Originally Posted by bounceswoosh View Post
I had an epiphany while riding today. Like most ephiphanies, it doesn't sound profound, but it felt profound. Who cares if my bike is better than I am? So I'm not an amazing rider. Does that mean I don't benefit from better shifting under load? Does that mean I don't benefit from a better fit?
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And if someone really does have an attitude about whether I deserve this bike, why should I care? The only reason I would care is because I would share something of that attitude. But I think, as of my epiphany this afternoon, I don't care.
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Screw that. I just want to ride.

I am at the low end of the club in terms of road racing
I hope to become relatively good in time trials for my age/gender

But I love riding... I enjoy just being on a bike
I truly believe that if you enjoy something, then you should have the gear/equipment that you want
So what if I will never be selected for an internationsl team or represent my country at the Olympics... I deserve good equipment as much as the next person... as much as bounceWhoosh

GREAT epiphany!!!