Does being a member of this forum cost you money?

bmxboy10

Been thinking a lot latley about this topic. I love bikes and have owned a few especailly the last 5 years or so. The purchases have been slightly impulsive and based on website deals that were to good to miss, comments from forum members and i know that drooling over other peoples bikes and components on here has caused me to go out and spend a lot of hard earned cash. Dont get me wrong i think this is a great place for sharing and getting advice but sometimes i feel that this detracts me from what its all about - riding your bike.

This really hit home on saturday when i went to box hill. When the guys went through me about hundreds of other cyclists followed them down the road. It felt great. I was surrounded by £5k Treks, Cervelos, Wyndy Milars etc and for the first time in years could not care less. My VN Mistral stood out, felt comfortable, i could keep up with the others and for once it felt so right just to be riding the bike and enjoying the experience.

From now on I intend just to enjoy what i have got and enjoy riding and will try not to worry about my wheels, tyres, frame material, bar width.....well not until bits wear out.

Wirral_paul

Dont worry - this feeling will only last a short while and you'll be back to normal tomorrow.

So anyway - have you seen any nice parts on the olympic competitors bikes that you "need"??

keef66

I think in the great scheme of things it has saved me money.

I took a lot of advice on the forum before I bought my first proper road bike, and as a consequence it was perfect for my needs and I have remained happy with it for the 5 years I've owned it.

Fellow forumites have also flagged up many online bargains; Planet X jerseys for a tenner, Bolle specs from Ebay for 7 quid, freebie Zipvit water bottles full of goodies etc...

Gladiator

Yes it does.

Its also full of pricks who live the lie and think they are all pro racers

southdownswolf

It costs me a fortune in my dreams, unfortunately I then wake up and speak to the little cherubs that make my money magically disapear.....

khisanth

Being a novice to this, just getting into the sport costs a load! Been making do on my MTB with road tyres and spent 300 quid in clothing, kit, pedals, tyres etc etc in 2 months! The road bike will be next! Forums like this are invaluable and have helped me make good decisions. I dont mind spending money on kit if I actually use it and I most certainly am!

Starting out with an Spesh Allez 2013 Sport which I am sure will last me many years until I have the money and experience to appreciate the better components/frames etc.

speshsteve

cycling should be a cost effective hobby....should be, bloody well isn't though!

Bozman

Just being a road cyclist costs you thousands, you always want a better bike, better clothes and better shoes, you'll fight it for so long but it'll get you.

ShutUpLegs

Gladiator wrote:

Yes it does.

Its also full of pricks who live the lie and think they are all pro racers

What!?

mallorcajeff

I have not come across any "prick racers wannabes"? I have however bought lots of new stuff based on recomendations but I enjoy what I buy and use. In short yes but its money I would be spending anyway just with help on here I can spend it on more well informed choices.

ilm_zero7

Bozman wrote:

Just being a road cyclist costs you thousands, you always want a better bike, better clothes and better shoes, you'll fight it for so long but it'll get you.

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