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I am often embarrassed by my bikes.
Ashamed of the shabbiness of the maintenance regimen. Slightly less embarrassed by the "quality" of said bikes but this does have a lot to do with the first point. I know I do not look after my toys and run them to destruction. Why buy XTR when Deore lasts just as well on zero TLC.
If you're worried it looks too bling... Just make sure it's covered in mud.
A well ridden bike, is a well ridden bike.
aye,good quality stuff worn in looks so good.
Or even normal quality stuff that's been taken care of.
Clean old stuff looks great as well.
If my bike could talk it would probably have a mental break down and talk about how it feels unloved and dirty most of the time.
a clean chain is a happy chain.that's all you need really.
and stanchions.and der pivots,and bushings,and bearings,and grips,and cables.
I ride a pink bike. 'nuff said.
I ride a Nicolai and the bike is considerably more capable than I am.
I don't get embarrassed as I love riding it and 99% of people you see on the trails have never heard of Nicolai.
We've heard of it. We just don't want one 😉
is that we,you and your bike?
I'd not mind one.
I fall into the category of my bikes not wanting to be seen with me.
Embarrassed about my bike? Nah.
My riding however...
Never been embarrassed about my bike.
Always embarrassed about my riding.
Hence I make up for it by buying expensive bikes.
aye,good quality stuff worn in looks so good.
Or even normal quality stuff that's been taken care of.
Clean old stuff looks great as well.
so basically stuff looks good?