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@The_Seldom_Killer
I agree that most of the stuff in bike reviews is equivalent to the verbiage that comes with things like wine tasting.
However, I can tell when geometry isn't working for me. For instance, the reason I can't get my fixed above 400k isn't just the endless spinning. It's also way to short on the top tube. I've never really understood "flex", "front end grunt" or "really delicious in a peleton" though.
It's been quite an eye-opener what some bike shop people think makes for a good long distance bike. Quite a few recommendations of narrow handlebar sprint machines because "Cav did MSR on something like this and he won". Aye lad and what bike does Cav think he would use for four MSRs back to back whilst trying to enjoy himself an planning on the occasional beer?
23s all year round though, never felt the need for anything else.