Grant McLean wrote:
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> Anyone disagree that the brands used by pro riders sold virtually no
> high-end "team-like-model" bikes to the non-racer consumer?
What I have heard repeatedly from guys in Europe about the old days is that you wouldn't even dream of riding a pro bike (team-like model) if you weren't a racer. The idea was that that bike would only be used for racing and nothing but racing. You know, "I'm unworthy!"
Of course, I didn't completely buy the idea that there are no poseurs in Europe ;) After all, boys will be boys...
Chuck "Who are you calling boy?" Schmidt L.A.
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