That's one of the most common questions I hear in the shop: is this more bike than I need? And the answer is: Probably yes. Do you need a bike this nice to ride on one of the Indianapolis greenways or bike paths? Or to do your race training? Or to do some commuting, to bike to work? No, you probably don't need it.
However, when you spend more money, you get better cycling gear. Do you need a Lexus to get to work, when a Camry would do the job just as well? For that matter, do you need a Camry? Wouldn't a Kia do the same basic job? Of course it would. But the better car will, work better, last longer, and you will enjoy it more. Same with the bike.
Do you need a steak, when you could accomplish the same nutritional goal with some soy powder and an iron supplement?
I found myself considering this same question when I decided to buy this bike:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/madone/madone65pro
I felt a lot of guilt about it until I got the first few rides in. Do I really need it? Nope. But I'm glad I have it. Just one more reason to ride more often.
Next year, I might go all the way to filet mignon:
http://www.serotta.com/hsg_carbon/index.html
However, when you spend more money, you get better cycling gear. Do you need a Lexus to get to work, when a Camry would do the job just as well? For that matter, do you need a Camry? Wouldn't a Kia do the same basic job? Of course it would. But the better car will, work better, last longer, and you will enjoy it more. Same with the bike.
Do you need a steak, when you could accomplish the same nutritional goal with some soy powder and an iron supplement?
I found myself considering this same question when I decided to buy this bike:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/madone/madone65pro
I felt a lot of guilt about it until I got the first few rides in. Do I really need it? Nope. But I'm glad I have it. Just one more reason to ride more often.
Next year, I might go all the way to filet mignon:
http://www.serotta.com/hsg_carbon/index.html
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