yeaaa!

[Cataboo]

I think most of us could have a more heated argument over whether steel, titanium, carbon, or aluminum frames are a better ride.

[Aggie_Ama]

I think most of us could have a more heated argument over whether steel, titanium, carbon, or aluminum frames are a better ride.

And it gets almost bloody if you want to debate triple, double, compact double. And I have seen it get nasty in the cycling world over 105 vs. Ultegra or Shimano vs. Campy.

[Norse]

Carbon. Definitely carbon.

[Aggie_Ama]

WSD a marketing hype? Everyone run!!

[VeloVT]

I personally feel intimidated at this forum because I don't happen to worship at the steel-bikes-and-brooks-saddles church .

And sometimes I feel like I just don't belong here, because merino wool, regardless of what anyone says to the contrary, makes me itchy...

[Aggie_Ama]

I personally feel intimidated at this forum because I don't happed to worship at the steel-bikes-and-brooks-saddles church .

And sometimes I feel like I just don't belong here, because merino wool, regardless of what anyone says to the contrary, makes me itchy...

Don't worry there is an ignore button for you.

[Geonz]

I personally feel intimidated at this forum because I don't happen to worship at the steel-bikes-and-brooks-saddles church .

And sometimes I feel like I just don't belong here, because merino wool, regardless of what anyone says to the contrary, makes me itchy...

Me 2 Me 2!!!!!

Okay, I do have lots of steel bikes

[RoadRaven]

Thankyou Susan for allowing this thread to continue

For someone on the other side of the world, it is very interesting and enlightening to be able to follow personal thoughts on something that sends huge political and social messages globally

(Just think, just a few years before Obama was born, black Americans did not have the right to bus seats [Rosa Parks, 1955] - Obama's parents probably aspired that their son COULD sit where he wanted to - but I bet they never dreamed he would sit in the WhiteHouse)

I am very impressed with the graciousness of both McCain and Obama. I believe America is fortunate to have a leader, and an opposition leader who both appear to hold the people of such a huge and diverse country close to their hearts.

I trust Obama has many friends inside the political machine. More than being at risk from racial bigits, I believe his greatest personal threat will be from the war-lords, as Obama seems to want to withdraw from war-zones like Iraq... Thats "big business" he is talking about inhibiting, and those money-makers are very very powerful people.

[lph]

Me 2 Me 2!!!!!

Okay, I do have lots of steel bikes

Me three. AND I ride with an ipod. Heck, I'll just put myself on ignore.

Back on topic: I've appreciated this discussion, and the mostly balanced and considerate views presented. Personally I'm very impressed by the sheer turnout this election has shown. The USA has a big effect on the rest of us out here, and I believe that the world really needs an America with concerned citizens who believe in making a difference.

But I can see how easy it is, especially if you feel surrounded by "soulmates", to get carried away and say something offensive to people with a different political viewpoint. And the purpose of TE is surely to just enjoy what we do have in common, no matter what views we have otherwise. So I do feel that in general politics should be, not taboo, but not a big focus on TE and treated gently, as the forum main page points out.

[Possegal]

I personally feel intimidated at this forum because I don't happen to worship at the steel-bikes-and-brooks-saddles church .

And sometimes I feel like I just don't belong here, because merino wool, regardless of what anyone says to the contrary, makes me itchy...

Imagine how I feel, I ride a Trek and have no issue with my saddle. From this board, I begin to think my butt doesn't have a clue what it is doing!

[Cataboo]

Imagine how I feel, I ride a Trek and have no issue with my saddle. From this board, I begin to think my butt doesn't have a clue what it is doing!

I personally am in awe of you and your happy hoohah.

I bought my one bike online and the others used off craigslist.

I didn't support my local bike shop.

I feel guilty, but the shop is expensive.

I know I could have budgeted so that I could have afforded to shop locally to pay more.

One of you will forgive me, I hope?

[kermit]

This is quite a lively discussion!

[katluvr]

Well I am about to leave "work" for the day. This has been a great thread to read. I think of this as the real world...all the discussion threads here at TE.
We are not all alike. We don't all think alike. Our training goals, plans, etc are different. My average speed is not your average speed. And not all of us are into grueling long distance.

Thanks for having a place I could celebrate, if even just a tiny bit. I still find it very odd on how profoundly this election affected me...but not just me...this year's election really got people thinking, talking, excited and invested.

Someone said it both here & in some verbal conversations I have had....now we move on, now we look how we all can move forward with this and make things happen. That is the hope. I have it. I wish we all could feel that way. But isn't that why we are all individuals!

Good afternoon/night to all! Happy trails...biking, running, hiking, walking, etc!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I personally feel intimidated at this forum because I don't happen to worship at the steel-bikes-and-brooks-saddles church .
And sometimes I feel like I just don't belong here, because merino wool, regardless of what anyone says to the contrary, makes me itchy...

Imagine how I feel, I ride a Trek and have no issue with my saddle. From this board, I begin to think my butt doesn't have a clue what it is doing!

I love steel bikes, Brooks saddles, Trek bikes (we have one in our family), and merino wool. But I also think other kinds of bikes are great, and I love my lycra and 'performance' apparel as well as my merino wool. And whatever saddle is comfy for any particular person is GOOD, regardless of brand. Everyone has different needs and preferences.
The majority of women on TE don't ride steel bikes, don't wear merino wool when biking, and don't have any interest in Brooks saddles.

[Biciclista]

The majority of women on TE don't ride steel bikes, don't wear merino wool when biking, and don't have any interest in Brooks saddles.

Yeah, I usually feel like a dork for riding on a Brooks saddle; albiet a proud dork

If you can ride the saddle your bike came with YOU ARE REALLY FORTUNATE!!