A friend told me today that he's about to spend 40 grand on a bike. he'll sell his old one so it might come to 25 grand which he has to fork out. I told him not to be a complete ejit and save the money since he has a perfectly fine bike. Of all things he wants to get a carbonfibre road bike. He rides strong and kicks most hubbers butt, however, it's not the bike that makes you go fast. riding an expensive bike is a) stupid, b) nonsense and c) useless. you know what happens when you have something this expensive. you are reluctant to ride it if it might rain, you don't want it outside of the car for transports and you get an heart attack if it falls over. you can get a PERFECTLY fine bike for way less than 20 grand. perfectly fine stands as in suitable for all races. get an aluminium bike! they are also very light by now and not comparable prone to total damages as carbonfibres. and if you have style you get a custom amde steel bike. it'll last forever and will not be much heavier than the standard road bike. and it's worth every cent. a 70 grand bike? you are either single or you wife should kick your ass!
