An ELITE Cyclists and his money are soon parted

[rcannon100]

So I went to my local LBS yesterday. Outside the front door, a wheel bender bike rack. Oh, that’s not a good sign. Go inside. Now I am not an ELITE cyclists – nor do I dress like one. And while I like to look at the shiny objects, I usually am in there for something mundane. For the rest of the story, go to Kent’s Bike Blog: So I Went Automobile Shopping.

There is one local LBS that doesnt do this. They regularly have the mundane thing I am looking for; they will take time to explain the difference between a widget and a wodget; they will not dis the other LBS attempting to establish themselves as The Experts. I may be in there to buy the mundane, but I buy a lot of mundane things.

There is a problem when you base your business model on: “An ELITE Cyclist and his money are soon parted.”

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[ShawnoftheDread]

@thecyclingeconomist 31442 wrote:

OH yeah: insofar as being branded as “elite” (as this forum uses) vs. other… I think is truly silly…

Different stokes for different folks… nah! All strokes for each folk.

ELITE was added to our lexicon via an epic rant. It’s generally used sarcastically (and always in CAPS).

[jnva]

@ShawnoftheDread 31446 wrote:

ELITE was added to our lexicon via an epic rant. It’s generally used sarcastically (and always in CAPS).

You know, the whole ELITE thing is hilarious to me but I can see how it wouldn’t make sense to someone who didn’t read that epic rant and the replies that followed. I guess there’s something to be said about lurking on a forum before posting!

[5555624]

@jnva 31451 wrote:

You know, the whole ELITE thing is hilarious to me but I can see how it wouldn’t make sense to someone who didn’t read that epic rant and the replies that followed. I guess there’s something to be said about lurking on a forum before posting!

Perhaps in the glossary someone started, there should be a link to the post.

[NicDiesel]

@thecyclingeconomist 31440 wrote:

I hate to say it, but this does actually tend to be true… I’ve been on the receiving end of some pretty vile looks because I’m a Clydesdale.

Eh, it goes with the territory, unfortunately. It’s their loss, I’ll spend my money elsewhere.

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