ashes_mtb
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Sometimes it's not about performance numbers, sometimes you just justify it because it's really nice to own something beautiful!!
Nothing wrong with any of this. We're all enthusiasts on this site and a desire for the nicest gear is pretty natural. I'm a bit conflicted in that I lust after the nice stuff but am too much of a tight arse to buy it. Fortunately there's plenty on here without those hangups that I can live vicariously through.Is that any less of a valid reason to get nice parts for it? I mean if I've earned the money and deem it's how I want to spend it, and get enjoyment from it, and am inspired to ride because of it, who's to say that's not been a worthwhile investment? Is it wrong because there are faster riders than me on worse bikes?
My surprise is more at the $$ being spent by more casual riders. My comments weren't directed at any of the passionate mtbers on here.