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By my thoughts, somebody who's spent more than $1000 or so on bike and gear, maximum, isn't a "casual" cyclist. If they're buying individual parts that cost mo

by zyxley 10y ago

By my thoughts, somebody who's spent more than $1000 or so on bike and gear, maximum, isn't a "casual" cyclist. If they're buying individual parts that cost more than an entire road bike that would be recommended by a store clerk to some guy walking in off the street, they're well beyond "casual".

exDM69 10y ago
That isn't too much to spend on a bike. My bike is more than that and isn't special in any way, just a good regular bike. And I just use it to ride to work, this isn't anything I'm enthusiastic about. Add the bags/panniers, lights, pump, clothing and other accessories on top. I get about 100 miles a week, 8-9 months a year so it justifies the investment.
- Symbiote 10y ago
  I'd say anyone who has special clothing for cycling is an enthusiast, particularly if it's more than $50 worth.
  - exDM69 10y ago
    I don't have that either. Just some gear to withstand light rain and cold. Nothing that's especially made for cycling, I use this with other outdoors activities too. My way to work is too long to comfortably ride in work clothes. Imagine riding 8 miles in your jeans and sweater and then sitting in front of the computer all day in the same clothes after that. You're trying to label people "cycling enthusiasts" in your heads (and I know exactly the stereotype you're thinking of). They do exist, but for most people riding a bike, it's just their daily commute. It might need a decent bike and a few items of clothing. You don't call every car owner a "car enthusiast" even though taking the train/bus is a viable option in many places of the world and owning a car is much more expensive than a bike.
poooogles 10y ago
By this logic, you're a motorsport enthusiast if you've spent more than $1000 on a car? $1000 get's you a decent entry level bike to commute on, that's pretty casual if you ask me.
- jeeva 10y ago
  Given that I suspect you can't get a brand-new assembled car for $1000, I'd say you could extend the "motorsport enthusiast" level to $20000 or more easily. [Please note that I've never bought a new car, nor a car in America]

by zyxley 10y ago

exDM69 10y ago

That isn't too much to spend on a bike. My bike is more than that and isn't special in any way, just a good regular bike. And I just use it to ride to work, this isn't anything I'm enthusiastic about. Add the bags/panniers, lights, pump, clothing and other accessories on top. I get about 100 miles a week, 8-9 months a year so it justifies the investment.

Symbiote 10y ago
I'd say anyone who has special clothing for cycling is an enthusiast, particularly if it's more than $50 worth.
- exDM69 10y ago
  I don't have that either. Just some gear to withstand light rain and cold. Nothing that's especially made for cycling, I use this with other outdoors activities too. My way to work is too long to comfortably ride in work clothes. Imagine riding 8 miles in your jeans and sweater and then sitting in front of the computer all day in the same clothes after that. You're trying to label people "cycling enthusiasts" in your heads (and I know exactly the stereotype you're thinking of). They do exist, but for most people riding a bike, it's just their daily commute. It might need a decent bike and a few items of clothing. You don't call every car owner a "car enthusiast" even though taking the train/bus is a viable option in many places of the world and owning a car is much more expensive than a bike.

poooogles 10y ago

By this logic, you're a motorsport enthusiast if you've spent more than $1000 on a car? $1000 get's you a decent entry level bike to commute on, that's pretty casual if you ask me.

jeeva 10y ago
Given that I suspect you can't get a brand-new assembled car for $1000, I'd say you could extend the "motorsport enthusiast" level to $20000 or more easily. [Please note that I've never bought a new car, nor a car in America]