Re: [CR]NY Times story on (slightly) pricey bicycles

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Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:53:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]NY Times story on (slightly) pricey bicycles
To: Ken Bensinger <kenbensinger@gmail.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <ef3b06240611131324r32f24db8ycc7935b9a3be8274@mail.gmail.com>


You just reminded me why I hate much of the "modern" bike scene. One comforting thought is that I don't think anyone will ever sell a $23,000 bike here in a small town in West Texas. Or $2,300. Most people here would consider a $230 bike extravagant.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, small town, West Texas

Ken Bensinger <kenbensinger@gmail.com> wrote: All,

I'm surprised this didn't come up earlier (if it did, I missed it). A story from last week's New York Times answers the question about what type of fine spirits to be drinking while getting fitted for a $23,000 bike. Somehow I get the feeling that none of these guys could even change out a flat tire, much less appreciate the performance advantages of something like titanium or $5,000 wheels.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/fashion/09Fitness.html?ei=5070&en=49e189c252ac09ea&ex=1164085200&adxnnl=1&emc=eta1&adxnnlx=1163445357-xRYfGSkiWv9SsW2H1m294w

Anyhow, enjoy.

Ken Bensinger
Brooklyn, NY