Objects of lust

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Simon E wrote:

It's understandable, isn't it? Most normal folk don't lust after base model Pinnacle or cheap BSOs, just as titty mags don't have overweight, ugly women on the front, otherwise gawpers would never buy them

Of course not, I want suggesting that, and as you demonstrate, there's another type of 'high end' bike people lust after - like the Stoemper you posted - I'm with you on that one..

The replica pro machines are of course amazing bikes, but you're going to be a target, aren't you?, and let's face it, most are unlikely to do them justice.

Think I'm making a similar point to the earlier post here about wealthy MAMIL's on Cervelo$..

700c wrote:

The replica pro machines are of course amazing bikes, but you're going to be a target, aren't you?, and let's face it, most are unlikely to do them justice.

But no-one should care whether their bike makes them a 'target' for some bloke with an attitude problem.

And how does anyone "do a bike justice"? Why does it matter? I really don't get it at all. You buy a bicycle. Therefore it's yours, so you can do exactly what you want with it. Why should some jealous plonker's opinion matter?

I'd happily ride with someone regardless of whether they are on an £8000 pro spec bike or a scruffy old Dawes with mudguards, rack and bar bag. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Simon E wrote:

And how does anyone "do a bike justice"? Why does it matter?

I buy the best bike that I can afford and then ride it fast and reciprocate the money I put into it back in effort. That is how I do MY bike justice.

Sir Velo, your Cervelo fetish is getting out of hand. Dare I say that Cervelos have an ugly backside.
Bash you are on the right page, Canyons are elegant and my current dream bike, but I fear my budget won't stretch and it may have to be *only* a Planet X next time.

bikeboy76 wrote:

Sir Velo, your Cervelo fetish is getting out of hand. Dare I say that Cervelos have an ugly backside.

Is that... a challenge?

bashthebox wrote:

The Crumpton looks so, so hot.

Correct. So correct.

And nah. The new paint scheme on the R5 is butters.

Plus with all the S3's, I'm sure one could be given over to winter use.