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@cookiesdonniedarko
I dunno about anyone else, I am just frustrated that the middle aged fat bloke like my dad is buying a cervelo or similar will never even attempt to push themselves on it, it feels like a waste... And I hate waste. Fair enough if they thrash the fucker and ride it properly to get fit.
I will openly admit that quite a large part of my annoyance for this is jealously, after having to push old racers that just weren't upto anything other than going to the pub.
EDIT: We also have the other end of the scale, people who think they can get a bike from a super market for £50 and it will be reliable for several years.