that's why i usually don't get involved in conversations such as these, everyone has their own ideas, and generally no one is going to budge, so we all agree to disagree. fair enough on your opinion, enjoy it. :)
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and one other small point. your definition of a beater requires apathy towards the bike. i only ride bikes because i enjoy it. why ride one you feel nothing (or more likely, actively don't like) towards just so you don't worry about it's loss?
that's why i usually don't get involved in conversations such as these, everyone has their own ideas, and generally no one is going to budge, so we all agree to disagree. fair enough on your opinion, enjoy it. :)
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and one other small point. your definition of a beater requires apathy towards the bike. i only ride bikes because i enjoy it. why ride one you feel nothing (or more likely, actively don't like) towards just so you don't worry about it's loss?