"Rick Onanian" wrote in message
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:58:39 +0200, Jacob Andersen wrote:
It is a shame to let the experience and expertise of the more seasoned
riders in this group go to waste because you think you are a good judge
about something you know little about.

It's a shame that you quoted that whole thread in your reply.

It's a cryin' shame that the poor guy can't get an answer to
the question for which he actually wants an answer.

Does nobody subscribe to the self-chosen-bike-gets-ridden-more
theory? That is to say, I would be more excited about, and therefore
would ride more often, a bike that I chose from my own wants and
needs, rather than listening to an expert who knows the equipment
better.

If the bike is $400 more than an equivelant bike from another
manufacturer, but the dude is happier to ride it, then I say
he should definately buy the one he's excited about, even if
he could get a better bike cheaper.

If I remember the original post, here's my guess at the answer:
You should go ahead and get the 5lb lighter, 160lb-rated bike,
even though you weigh 180. You said you wouldn't beat on it
horribly...and I expect that people reccommending you weigh
less than 160 for it were factoring in heavy beat-itis.

/Jacob
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Rick Onanian

Thank you Rick! A real answer!