Hard for non-cyclists to comprehend

[RyanB98]

So I was just scrolling through facebook which is bad enough as it is when I saw a post by Richard Hammond explaining how he finds it hard to believe that there are people who spend more money on bicycles than cars themselves. I found this quite funny but have to agree, until I became a cyclist myself I too would have found this strange. Ive attached the link as well
https://drivetribe.com/p/these-people-must-exist-Z9T3VuiaSaG_M7LJWZoGvg?iid=DzChyoVvSHmT42OfMMFN0w

 

[Threevok]

We own a 1995 Fiat Panda

The scrap value probably wouldn't cover the cost of the wheel-set on either of my bikes

 

[Roadhump]

One reason for this could be the mid life crisis. I was in the LBS a couple of months ago and one of the guys who does repairs there said that in the past few years when cycling has become more and more popular he has noticed a different trend in the behaviour of middle aged men having their mid life crisis. Whereas it used to be the thing that the mid life crisis would manifest itself by people going to the gym and buying a new sports car, more and more are now dressing in lycra and spending 7 or 8 grand on a push bike.

 

[Dec66]

Golf's loss is cycling's gain.

 

[AndyRM]

Hammond is a bit of a dingus.

 

[Andy_R]

One reason for this could be the mid life crisis. I was in the LBS a couple of months ago and one of the guys who does repairs there said that in the past few years when cycling has become more and more popular he has noticed a different trend in the behaviour of middle aged men having their mid life crisis. Whereas it used to be the thing that the mid life crisis would manifest itself by people going to the gym and buying a new sports car, more and more are now dressing in lycra and spending 7 or 8 grand on a push bike.

Personally, I pedal my bike, I don't push it.

 

[Drago]

Hammond is a plum. He can't take a corner or drive in a straight line without exploding, so any views he has about wheeled transport are to be ignored.

He also has at his Gloucestershire home stone (well, moulded concrete) pillars with a lion atop, and his face in place of the lions. This says all we need to know about the oompa loompa's character.

 

[AndyRM]

[QUOTE 4897758, member: 259"]He's also a very keen cyclist.

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I know. Which ups the dingus factor.

 

[numbnuts]

1998 Ford Mondeo, my insurance is more than the cars worth and my trike would buy a nice second hand car.

 

[gavroche]

Why would a middle aged man spend 7 to 8 000 pounds on a bicycle? I certainly wouldn't as it wouldn't make you go faster with middle aged legs. More money than sense IMO.

 

[Dec66]

Why would a middle aged man spend 7 to 8 000 pounds on a bicycle? I certainly wouldn't as it wouldn't make you go faster with middle aged legs. More money than sense IMO.

Because he can?

 

[Markymark]

Why would a middle aged man spend 7 to 8 000 pounds on a bicycle? I certainly wouldn't as it wouldn't make you go faster with middle aged legs. More money than sense IMO.

No just more money than you. I spent a lot on my latest bike and it's faster, handles better and is more comfortable than my cheaper older bike. Makes perfect sense to buy it as I can afford it and will benefit from it

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

I don't understand why people buy clothes and wear them once

I don't understand why grown men buy airfix kits and spend hours gluing the things together, painting the insides before gluing a top on

But more than that I don't understand why people take a blind bit of notice of what Hammond says

 

[gavroche]

No just more money than you. I spent a lot on my latest bike and it's faster, handles better and is more comfortable than my cheaper older bike. Makes perfect sense to buy it as I can afford it and will benefit from it

Can you keep up with younger riders though? I go out with my stepson who is 20 years younger than me and he can leave me standing whenever he wants too.
I still believe the engine is more important than the bike but, it is your money and your decision alone to spend it as you wish.

 

[pawl]

Because he can?

I blame the cycling mags. £1000 for what they call a entry level bike.