Best Bike Buying Advice, EVER!

**tctrek** · 02-28-2009, 11:32 AM

I've read the entire conversation and I think Smurf posted what she wanted to post... she *knew* that the 50 year old woman comment would sting, because she put "no offense to 50 year old...". But, to her it must have been relevant to post the entire thing even though she could have easily edited it to remove the offensive part of it.

Then others both over and under 50 put their thoughts about it and posted what they wanted to post. The thread took some hilarious twists and turns.

I think if Smurf left over something this trivial, she's younger in her behavior then she is in years. It's just plain silly and unwarranted.

**SadieKate** · 02-28-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by ny biker

Why are we keeping his name a secret?

Because it could be called libel.

You want to ask about individual builders? We can give you some opinions publicly and some in private - and always with caution.

**fidlfreek** · 02-28-2009, 08:09 PM

Ok everyone - deep breaths! - I think Smurf just had a friend who meant to say "cut the s*** and just ride the best bike you can buy cause life is short"

Amen to that. Ladies, I was that person who debated endlessly...and just ended up pinching my nose and jumping in and love the bike I chose. But I would have equally loved the Cervelo, or Scott, or Orbea I'm sure.

She shouldn't leave - because she was just passing on what for her was wisdom. And for people like me it would have also been good advice!

**sundial** · 03-01-2009, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by fidlfreek

Ok everyone - deep breaths! - I think Smurf just had a friend who meant to say "cut the s*** and just ride the best bike you can buy cause life is short"

Yes, but the guy's remark was delivered as a sexist, shallow remark with condescending overtones.

The irony to this is the 50 yr olds make up a market that generally has more buying power, not the 20 somethings.

**Zen** · 03-01-2009, 09:59 AM

I just think she doesn't know enough 50 year olds in real life

**spindizzy** · 03-01-2009, 02:08 PM

Somehow I've missed this thread since it's inception..I've read it from top to bottom and all I have to say is "I am going to be 51 and I'm not easily offended." My 2 cents

. Btw, what's so great about AMEX - I have one in a drawer somewhere..is there something I should know?

**Veronica** · 03-01-2009, 02:12 PM

If you have the right AMEX you can get quite a bit of cash back if you use it for things like gas and groceries.

Offense, like beauty, is in the mind of the beholder.

Veronica

**Zen** · 03-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Why is when you give your opinion it's worth two cents but for your thoughts you're only offered a penny?

**spindizzy** · 03-02-2009, 03:38 PM

I never thought of that...

..Zen you are deep!

**Zen** · 03-02-2009, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by spindizzy

..Zen you are deep!

I wish I could take credit for that one, but no

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