Bike envy

[Illaveago]

I've now got hair envy!
I had hair when the picture was taken.

 

[T4tomo]

It happened to me back in the 70's. I was looking for a Carlton Kermesse but once I saw it all thoughts of the Carlton went out of my head. I just had to have it.

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I thought for a minute it had mismatching tyres, but its just a trick of the light!

Very nice and very shiny.

 

[Johnno260]

So I’ve been riding for about 10 years. I’m currently riding a 2018 TCR advanced rim brake, and have a Cannondale CAAD 12 as a spare. Both 105 mechanical, and rim brake, both on 50mm deep section carbon wheels. Recent joined a local cycling club and everyone there has modern 5k+ road bikes. I’m the only one running rim brake and 105 mechanical. So how do you deal with coming up against this issue. I’ve no idea where anyone gets the funds to purchase kit like this. I’ve looked into buying a new bike but what I can get for the money seems ridiculous. Don’t get me wrong I ride the fast group and I keep up (not on the descents in the wet) but I feel a bit poverty shamed. How does anyone else deal with this?

If you’re happy with your kit that’s all that matters.

 

[kingrollo]

Couple of points from me:-

1.) the biggest issue or non issue is if they welcome you or not ....if they are bit snooty about it id tell them to do one.

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2.) But let's not judge those guys too harshly - cycling is a hobby, with many health benefits - if people are fortunate enough to be able to be able to finance a nice bike - that's fine - the key is how they react to those who haven't done so well on the wealth lottery.

I have the opposite dilemma - having been prudent most of my life, never spending more than I have - and saving for anything I wanted .. mortgage paid, only having a car that does what I need, I could splash the cash on a nice bike ..

However my heart and lungs couldn't do it justice !!! Id be all the gear no idea off the back !

But that pinarello X is calling very loudly ...

 

[sevenfourate]

Couple of points from me:-

1.) the biggest issue or non issue is if they welcome you or not ....if they are bit snooty about it id tell them to do one.

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2.) But let's not judge those guys too harshly - cycling is a hobby, with many health benefits - if people are fortunate enough to be able to be able to finance a nice bike - that's fine - the key is how they react to those who haven't done so well on the wealth lottery.

I have the opposite dilemma - having been prudent most of my life, never spending more than I have - and saving for anything I wanted .. mortgage paid, only having a car that does what I need, I could splash the cash on a nice bike ..

However my heart and lungs couldn't do it justice !!! Id be all the gear no idea off the back !

But that pinarello X is calling very loudly ...

Right.

150k in the Bank; but hacking around in a cheap’ish car - everyone presumes you’re just getting by.

50k car on your drive, latest fashion, 2 hols a year, designer watch - all on the never-never with barely a pot to pi55 in = everyone thinks you’re doing very well for yourself 🙄

 

[cyberknight]

Right.

150k in the Bank; but hacking around in a cheap’ish car - everyone presumes you’re just getting by.

50k car on your drive, latest fashion, 2 hols a year, designer watch - all on the never-never with barely a lot to pi55 in = everyone thinks you’re doing very well for yourself 🙄

3 k car on the drive and no hols , do i win ?

 

[sevenfourate]

3 k car on the drive and no hols , do i win ?

If you got 12 mil under the bed then yes 😉😂

 

[cyberknight]

If you got 12 mil under the bed then yes 😉😂

bed bugs maybe

 

[wafter]

Right.

150k in the Bank; but hacking around in a cheap’ish car - everyone presumes you’re just getting by.

50k car on your drive, latest fashion, 2 hols a year, designer watch - all on the never-never with barely a pot to pi55 in = everyone thinks you’re doing very well for yourself 🙄

The stereotypical / often true distinction between old money and new money. Unfortunately the latter example of crass conspicuous consumption appears to be actively encouraged by the establishment to keep people placated with their false idols and delusions of "success"; while continuing to spend money they don't have to prop up the increasingly shakey Ponzi economy..

The really sad thing is that while Darren and Chantelle think they're winning with their brand new Range Rover Evoque and four weeks in Tenerife every year, the rest of the world is paying for the vacuum in their heads and souls through increased currency inflation and environmental destruction

 

[slow horse]

continuing to spend money they don't have to prop up the increasingly shakey Ponzi economy..

Don't get me started on cheap money, and all the damage it has wrought...
I do my part to keep the envy of others at bay by driving a 20 year old car

 

[Gunk]

Unfortunately the latter example of crass conspicuous consumption appears to be actively encouraged by the establishment to keep people placated with their false idols and delusions of "success";

Wow, deep

 

[Drago]

Don't get me started on cheap money...

I much prefer free money myself.

 

[wafter]

Don't get me started on cheap money, and all the damage it has wrought...
I do my part to keep the envy of others at bay by driving a 20 year old car

Yeah, utterly miserable state of affairs and I totally concur with your approach - my old shed being 21yrs old

Tbh with the utter ridiculum of modern cars (hih outright cost, sky-high tax for anything interesting, short lifespan, growing complexity, stratospheric parts and labour costs of repair) I'm seriously considering spunking silly money (thanks to all that stupid asset price inflation predicated on the cheap debt) on something really old - maybe a Volvo / Merc / BMW over 40yrs of age to avoid the tax and MOT requirements.

For something that doesn't do a lot of mileage it could make decent financial sense - next-to-no depreciation; half the annual fuel bill would be covered in savings on tax, more scope to do repairs myself... probably save a bit on insurance too.

Wow, deep

Sadly not an unfair assessment of many though, is it?

 

[Gunk]

Yeah, utterly miserable state of affairs and I totally concur with your approach - my old shed being 21yrs old

Tbh with the utter ridiculum of modern cars (hih outright cost, sky-high tax for anything interesting, short lifespan, growing complexity, stratospheric parts and labour costs of repair) I'm seriously considering spunking silly money (thanks to all that stupid asset price inflation predicated on the cheap debt) on something really old - maybe a Volvo / Merc / BMW over 40yrs of age to avoid the tax and MOT requirements.

For something that doesn't do a lot of mileage could make decent financial sense - next-to-no depreciation; half the annual fuel bill would be covered in savings on tax, more scope to do repairs myself... probably save a bit on insurance to.



Sadly not an unfair assessment of many though, is it?

Actually is a bit unfair, and very judgmental

 

[Drago]

Being judgemental is only frowned upon when you're wrong.