yeaaa!

[VeloVT]

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.

I hope everyone realizes that I was absolutely joking and I am not intimidated by, nor do I resent, the people who express their affection for steel, Brooks and wool. I even think it's a nice aesthetic.

It was my "problem child with authority issues" way of responding to Jobob's rather strident proclamation that if a person expresses any view that might be contrary to some view that another person holds, the latter person "MUST BE VERY INTIMIDATED."

I'm quite happy that other people have found bikes and saddles and clothing that makes them happy, even if it is not what makes me happy.

And sorry Jobob, I don't mean to make this a personal attack. I guess the 72-point extra bold font kind of set me off. And I stayed up too late last night and am feeling cranky.