Is it necessary?
I've come across lots of people who have a chip on their shoulder because someone has a more expensive/better/newer bike than them.
"All the gear no idea" : How can you have no idea? Riding a bike is as simple as, well, riding a bike.
"My bike cost much less than yours, but I'm faster/better/fitter" : Hey, good for you. More power to you.
"You don't need all that expensive stuff" : No, you don't. No-one needs a Lamborghini either, but many people want one.
"No i am not into racing thus i dont need it " No you dont't. Then stop racing on your weekend club ride , stop bragging.
" Its for the looks , to be part of the group " Dont see much team value there if its just for the looks.
Then on the flip of the switch . I've come across lots of people who have a chip on their shoulder because someone cant have a more expensive/better/newer bike.
" Prejudice to it, i can afford it but i dont feel the value proposition " In your own world , whatever that rocks your boat. i buy it , you cant.
" I ride with a less snobbish group without blings " Once you get better , you be snobbish with blings too.
etc etc...
i had enough in mind for today.
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