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@dancing james
My other bike is a Seven Axiom (got 2nd hand)
My daily beater is a Serotta
Buy cheap buy twice (at least)
I'd rather buy a bike and get it right first time than slowly tweak and modify, though fully understand that others really enjoy the slow customisation and modification process.
It may feel frustrating that someone appears to not use their bike to its full capacity. Take pleasure in your ability to cycle better than them. Its like old men with a paunch driving a sports car, they often will never push it to its limits but as long as they enjoy them who cares. I find there is an even greater sense of satisfaction getting through town faster on my bike than someon in a Lambo that MikeC has given a kicking.
I probably will never push my bikes to their absolute limit, but the pleasure they have given me is beyond measure.